Our anniversary is on the 18th and the deal at the Banff Springs is too good to pass up but we find out why. The 9-11 tragedy 11 days earlier has still shut down most air travel in the world. the hotel is empty and has laid off most of its staff. We get a free run of the place. Our room is unique as it is laid out on 3 level; dinner is fantastic and the scenery is special The air is getting cool in the mountain and the flowers won't last long.