Silver City

The only remnants of the old mining settlement of Silver City, 27 km (17 mi.) west of Banff, are a meadow and a sign.

Silver City was once home to a population of 3000. These were prospectors who had been led to believe the area held vast amounts of silver. In reality the area held only minimal amounts the mineral but promoters, hoping to get rich quick from the influx of people, had misled the public. The industry soon collapsed and Silver City became a ghost town.

The old town was located below Castle Mountain.