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Hours of operation
Visitor Centers
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
Hours of Operation 2018-2019
- April 1, 2018 to May 17, 2018: 9 am to 5 pm daily
- May 18, 2018 to October 8, 2018: 8 am to 8 pm daily
- October 9 to March 31, 2019: 9 am to 5 pm daily
- December 25, 2018: Closed
Banff Visitor Information Kiosk
Hours of Operation 2018-19:
- April 1, 2018 to May 17, 2018: 9 am to 5 pm daily
- May 18, 2018 to October 8, 2018: 8 am to 8 pm daily
- October 9, 2018 to March 31, 2019: 9 am to 5 pm daily
- December 25, 2018: Closed
Lake Louise Visitor Centre
Hours of Operation 2018:
- January 1 to May 31, 2018: 9 am to 5 pm
- June 1 to September 30, 2018: 8:30 am to 7 pm
- October 1 to December 31, 2018: 9 am to 5 pm
- December 25, 2018 : Closed
Note: The Lake Louise Visitor Centre is closed for renovation until June 2019. Information services and restrooms are still available from temporary facilities in the Samson Mall parking lot. We look forward to welcoming you!
Other services
- Cave & Basin National Historic Site
- Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
- Upper Hot Springs
- Campgrounds
- Planned closures and restrictions
- Community Services
- Transportation
- Accessibility
- Emergency Contacts
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.