Hours of operation

Visitor Centres

Banff National Park is open year-round.

Visitor Centres offer 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 Visitor Centre and in the Lake Louise Visitor Centre. How to reach us.

Banff Visitor Centre

Banff Visitor Centre - 224 Banff Avenue in the Town of Banff
Hours of Operation 2019–2020
  • April 1, 2019 to May 16, 2019: 9 am to 5 pm daily
  • May 17, 2019 to September 30, 2019: 8 am to 8 pm daily 
  • October 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020: 9 am to 5 pm daily  
  • December 25, 2019: Closed
     
     

Banff Visitor Information Kiosk

Banff Information Kiosk - 327 Railway Avenue in the town of Banff
Hours of Operation 2019–2020
  • April 1, 2019 to May 16, 2019: 9 am to 5 pm daily
  • May 17, 2019 to September 2, 2019: 8 am to 8 pm daily 
  • September 3, 2019 to March 31, 2020: 9 am to 5 pm daily  
  • December 25, 2019: Closed
     
     

Lake Louise Visitor Centre

Lake Louise Visitor Centre - Next to Samson Mall in the Village of Lake Louise
Hours of Operation 2019
  • January 1 to May 30, 2019: 9 am to 5 pm  
  • May 31 to September 29, 2019: 8:30 am to 7 pm
  • September 30 to December 31, 2019: 9 am to 5 pm 
  • December 25, 2019: Closed 
 

Other services

Community Services

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

Town of Banff

(pop 8,352)

  • hospital 
  • medical and dental clinics
  • RCMP (police)
  • public library
  • postal office
  • banks
  • grocery stores
  • gas stations
  • vehicle rentals
  • laundromats
  • equipment rentals
  • arena and recreation grounds
  • restaurants & cafes
  • hotels, hostel & campgrounds
  • gifts and souvenirs
  • public restrooms
  • wheelchair accessible

Village of Lake Louise

(pop. 500)

  • medical clinic
  • RCMP (police)
  • grocery store
  • bank machine
  • gas stations
  • postal outlet
  • laundromat
  • equipment
  • restaurants & cafes
  • hotels, hostel & campgrounds
  • gifts and souvenirs
  • public restrooms
  • wheelchair accessible

Transportation

Banff National Park is ready to welcome Canadians and visitors who gather this year for Canada’s 150th. As the country’s first national park, Banff Could be especially popular during this celebration year. The best Banff National Park experience happens when you step out of your vehicle and explore the park.

Accessibility

Banff National Park offers a variety of wheelchair accessible services and facilities. Contact Visitor Centres for details.