Tap into your sense of adventure in banff alberta with the via ferrata experience an activity that lets you climb to unprecedented heights via ferrata is italian for iron road and banffs via ferrata is just that a protected climbing route that allows novice and expert climbers alike to ascend a mountain by way of a steel cable that is fixed to the rock and scenic banff is the perfect place to try this technique this is a fun safe and adventurous way to get out of your comfort zone an