Hours of operation
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. January 1 to May 14: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 403-762-1550 224 Banff Avenue in the Town of Banff Daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 327 Railway Avenue in the town of Banff January 1 to June 8: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 403-522-3833 Next to Samson Mall in the Village of Lake Louise Hours are subject to change. Visitor Centres
Banff Visitor Centre
May 15 to September 30: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October 1 to December 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December 25: closed
Banff Information Kiosk
Lake Louise Visitor Centre
June 9 to September 28: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
September 29 to December 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December 25: closed
Banff Lake Louise Tourism has an office in the Banff Visitor Centre and in the Lake Louise Visitor Centre.
Accessibility
Banff National Park offers a variety of wheelchair accessible services and facilities. Contact Visitor Centres for details.
Other Parks Canada 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: Population 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 and campgrounds
- Gifts and souvenirs
- Public restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible
Village of Lake Louise: Population 500
- Medical clinic
- RCMP (police)
- Grocery store
- Bank machine
- Gas stations
- Postal outlet
- Laundromat
- Equipment
- Restaurants and cafes
- Hotels, hostel and campgrounds
- Gifts and souvenirs
- Public restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible