Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada

Visitor Information

Banff National Park is open year-round.

• Information Centres
• Upper Hot Springs
• Community Services
• Transportation
• Emergency Contacts
• Accessibility

Information Centres

Hours of Operation 2009

• Winter (Jan 1 to May 14)
  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Spring (May 15 to June 17)
  9:00 am to 7 pm
• Summer (June 18 to Sept 9)
  8:00 to 8:00 pm
• Fall (Sept 10 to 23)
  9:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Winter (Sept 24 to May, 2010)
  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Closed December 25
  
  

Friends of Banff National Park gifts, books, maps

Telephone: 403.762.1550 Fax: 403.762.1551
E-mail: banff.vrc@pc.gc.ca
Mail Address:
Banff National Park
Box 900
Banff, AB
T1L 1K2
Canada

Hours of Operation 2009:

• Winter (January 1 to April 30)
  9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Spring (May 1 to June 18)
  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Summer (June 19 to Sept 6)
  9:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Fall (Sept 7 to Sept 12)
  9:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Fall (Sept 13 to Sept 26)
  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Winter (Sept 26 to March 31, 2010)
  9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Closed December 25

Please note: From October 10 to April 30, the Lake Louise Visitor Reception Centre is closed from 12:30 to 1:00 pm.

Telephone: 403.522.3833 Fax: 403.522.1212
Lake Louise Backcountry Trails Office : 403.522.1264
Email: ll.info@pc.gc.ca
Mail Address:
Lake Louise Visitor Centre
Box 213
Lake Louise, AB
TOL 1E0
Canada

• Visit either location for maps, brochures, permits, backcountry reservations, up-to-date park information, weather, trail, avalanche and road reports, interpretive exhibits and events.
• Banff / Lake Louise Tourism has an office in the Banff Information Centre and in the Lake Louise Visitor Centre.

Upper Hot Springs

Hours of Operation:

Banff Upper Hot Springs are open year-round. Extended hours offered during holiday periods; please check here for details.

• Open year-round
• Telephone 403.762.1515 or 1.800.767.1611
• Upper Hot Springs Pool

Community Services

There are two townsites in the park, Banff and Lake Louise. Both offer a variety of services, accommodations, dining opportunities, shops and attractions. Contact Banff / Lake Louise Tourism for details.

Transportation

Town of Banff

Take an environmentally-friendly Roam bus to visit the sights in the Town of Banff. Motorists should be aware that parking in the town of Banff is limited. To avoid frustration, we recommend you leave your vehicle at your hotel or campsite or at the edge of town and take local transit or walk. The municipal bus service operates between May and September.

For more information and schedules.....

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

Visit these lakes in the early morning or evening to avoid crowds and traffic congestion.

Getting Around the Area

There is bus service connecting the towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper throughout the year. Contact Banff / Lake Louise Tourism for more information.

Emergency Contacts:

• Ambulance 911
• RCMP (police) 911
• Fire 911
• Park Wardens - 24 hours 403.762.4506
• Banff Mineral Springs Hospital 403.762.2222
• Lake Louise Medical Clinic 403.522.2184

Accessibility

Banff National Park offers a variety of wheelchair accessible services and facilities.

Contact Information Centres for details.