#aph banff

It is incredibly difficult to obtain permission to live in Banff, which has fixed borders and a small population of permanent residents. Living in Banff undoubtedly means having a job lined up and sharing accommodation with others. Keeping pets is highly discouraged.

Residents of Banff have a special responsibility to the environment and particularly bears, which means removing fruit trees from properties, disposing of waste in secure metal bins, and scheduling large, deliciously human scented furniture for pick up rather than leaving it out.

Banff is the highest elevated town in Canada at 1383 metres (4537 feet) above sea level. It is second only to the hamlet of Lake Louise, just north of Banff.

Banff is the southernmost location of Alberta's endangered woodland caribou. Recently, bison were reintroduced to the national park after being hunted to extinction in the area.

Ordering an ice water in Banff isn't just a taste of some of the highest quality glacier water in the world, it's actually a cocktail of gin and vodka. Of course, local breweries do use glacier water in most things on tap anyway!

Banff's famous Tunnel Mountain campground is kind of a misnomer. Canadian Pacific Rail did initially plan a route right through the mountain, but the tunnel was never built.

Calgary / Calvin

Eleanor sees Calvin more than any other municipality as he makes a special point to visit her almost every free weekend he has. Although the two rarely see eye-to-eye on political issues, Eleanor is one of the few people who can get Calvin to relax and reflect (even when it includes adrenaline).

Edmonton / Edward

Eleanor sees Edward occasionally when he needs an extended vacation or when Calvin drags him along for the weekend. She knows he tends to prefer recharging solo, but often finds herself supervising him on the trails because he's still hopeless when it comes to mountain safety.

Red Deer / Red

When Eleanor and Red are together, the conversation usually gets loud. Any time instantly becomes Ladies' Night when the two start talking, and they rarely seem to stop. Eleanor also doesn't own a car and usually depends on Red to chauffeur her where she needs to be, which she appreciates!

Lethbridge / Lilith

Eleanor shares a close proximity with Lilith as well as a sense of humour. While Eleanor feels she might never know everything about Lilith, it usually doesn't matter much as the two tend to have an "any way the wind blows" philosophy when it comes to spending time together.

Medicine Hat / Madeline

Although they are very different on the surface, Eleanor and Madeline are both long term thinkers who love the small-town life style. Eleanor is often one of the few people to see Madeline's wild streak on full display.

Grande Prairie / Josephine

Eleanor and Josephine tend to get on like a house on fire: both love trying new things, living a little on the edge, and having a good time in a large group. Eleanor knows that as much as Josephine moves from one innovation to the next, whatever it takes to get her relaxed rarely changes.

Fort McMurray / Mac

One would assume Eleanor and Mac rarely are civil on any issue as they fulfill polar opposite roles, but there is little malice in their relationship even when the sparks of anger start to fly. Eleanor would rather focus on building trust between them in a positive way.

Other Relationships

Because of Eleanor's unique position, she has a more direct relationship with Canada than the others. She is the most recognizable to other cities and nations around the world and is used to representing others.

Municipal Info

Town: Banff

Region: Southwest (Rocky Mountain)

Population: 8,000+

Founded: 1883

Incorporated: 1990

Other: First municipality established in a national park in Canada, third globally, UNESCO site

Symbols

Banff Springs Hotel

Bears

Cascade Mountain

Character Info

Name: Eleanor Crandell (she/her)

"Birthday": November 25 (Sagittarius)

Height: 5'8"

Heritage: European [Scottish]

Hair: Strawberry blonde

Eyes: Green

MBTI: ESTP

Bio

Eleanor knows she is in a class of her own, even if she pretends she's unaware of this. When the world is at your doorstep and even taking out the trash is an adrenaline rush, every day is an adventure, and Eleanor intends to be present for every moment.