Chapter 246

Questions Asked in Banff National Park
by American Tourists

(Yes, they’re ALL TRUE as heard at the information kiosks managed by Parks Canada staff!)

1. How do the elk know they’re supposed to cross at the “Elk Crossing” signs?

2. At what elevation does an elk become a moose?

3. Tourist: “How do you pronounce ‘Elk’?”
   Park Information Staff: “ ‘Elk’ “
   Tourist: “Oh”.

4. Are the bears with collars tame?

5. Is there anywhere I can see the bears pose?

6. Is it okay to keep an open bag of bacon bits on the picnic table, or should I store it in my tent?

7. Where can I find Alpine Flamingos?

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8. I saw an animal on the way to Banff today - could you tell me what it was?

9. Are there birds in Canada?

10. Where does Alberta end and Canada begin?

11. Do you have a map of the State of Jasper?

12. Is this the part of Canada that speaks French, or is that Saskatchewan?

13. If I go to B.C., do I have to go through Ontario?

14. Which is the way to the Columbia Ricefields?

15. How far is Banff from Canada?

16. What’s the best way to see Canada in a day?

17. Do they search you at the B.C. border?