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The town of Banff is in the Canadian province of Alberta, the largest community within Banff National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site attracting roughly four million visitors each year, Banff National Park is set in the heart of the Canadian rockies. Banff's setting in a protected natural park means thousands of acres of recreation opportunities for every visitor in every season. Banff's warmer months offer championship golf, unlimited hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing, horseback trail rides, float trips, white water rafting, climbing, gondola rides and more. World famous for skiing, Banff is conveniently close to the "Big 3" resorts: Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Banff's own Mount Norquay. Famous for their skiable terrain, their abundant snowfall and the latest lift technology, the Big 3 represents the ultimate winter destination for skiers and snowboarders. Other popular winter pursuits include snowmobile tours, snow-shoe treks, cross-country skiing, dogsled tours, ice skating, and ice-climbing. Banff's lively downtown additionally offers a marvelous variety of shopping, dining and entertainment. |
HOW TO GET TO BANFF & THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
Banff is about 90 minutes from Calgary via the Trans Canada Highway, the world's longest national highway. Less than two hours from Calgary International Airport, the Hamlet of Lake Louise is 50 minutes further west, also within Banff National Park.
The following Canadian airlines fly to Calgary:
Other airlines flying to Calgary include:
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AIRPORT SHUTTLES & GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Brewster Airport & Resort Shuttles operates daily motorcoach transfers to and from Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore, Kananaskis and Jasper. Connection are also available to and from Edmonton and Red Deer into the Canadian Rockies.
Service includes pick-up and drop-off at all hotels in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, and at major hotels in downtown Calgary.
See here for more information.
Calgary International Airport's Rental Car Centre is located on the departures level across the roadway from the main terminal building. It can also be accessed by the elevator lobby across the arrivals roadway. Our On-Airport Car Rental companies operate out of the Rental Car Centre. On-Airport Car Rental Companies
Avis Rent-A-Car
Budget Rent-A-Car
Dollar Rent-A-Car / Thrifty Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Hertz Rent-A-Car
National Rent-A-Car /Alamo Rent-A-Car
The websites listed below provide further information about Banff, including transportation:
