Banff tries to sell shopping experience

October 31, 2001
Source: Calgary Herald
Original story - link verified on November 11, 2001
By Maria Canton

Banff business owners are banding together to sell the Rocky Mountain resort experience as less Disneyland and more about shopping. "We feel people should come to Banff and do their Christmas shopping -- we're not just about trinkets, we have a diverse retail mix," said Jeff Hines of Rocks and Gems Canada, who is one of four business owners spearheading the initiative

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