Via Buffalo Street
Via St. Julien Road
Starting March 1 until May 12, 2026, Banff Local Route 7 provides service to the Fenlands Recreation Centre and the Banff Centre. The fares for Route 7 are $2.00 for one-way.
Various parking options are available through campus, all of which are free. Please refer to the campus map.
Parkade (North end of campus)
Parking lot (South end of campus)
The Banff Airporter is the official airport shuttle provider of Banff Centre. The trip to Calgary is approximately two hours and you will be dropped off at the Professional Development Centre (PDC), where the Front Desk is located.
Phone: 403.762.3330 or 1.888.449.2901 (toll-free within North America) or visit banffairporter.com.
Brewster Travel Canada offers daily motor coach shuttles to Banff from the Calgary International Airport. Reservations are required. Visit: explorerockies.com/airport-shuttles.
The Banff bus station is a five-minute drive from Banff Centre. Call Taxi Taxi at 403.762.0000
Banff Centre welcomes guests with mobility challenges; however, our mountain location can present difficulties for individuals with mobility limitations (especially in winter). Our team works with incoming guests to understand and support their individual needs across our facilities and services, and we are continually working to improve our ability to serve all guests, artists, and leaders. We offer wheelchair-accessible bedrooms, studios, dining facilities, and meeting areas. Most buildings can be accessed through paved paths, roadways, or ramps.
If you are planning to attend a conference, a program, or an event, please contact us in advance of your arrival to discuss your individual needs:
Conference Guests: Contact Conference Services at conferences@banffcentre.ca
Arts or Leadership Program Applicants: Contact Admissions at admissions@banffcentre.ca
Event Attendees: Contact the Box Office at box_office@banffcentre.ca
As Banff Centre and the town of Banff are located in Banff National Park, various types of wildlife are often observed. Sightings range from different bird species to the most frequently encountered large mammal: the elk, bears, mountain lions, and mountain goats are very elusive and are rarely observed.
Keep in mind that the wildlife you may encounter is just that — wild! Please ensure that you respect the animals’ spaces and habitats while in the park. That perfect picture can sometimes lead to a compromising situation for both the subject and the photographer! For your safety and theirs, please treat them with respect and keep your distance. Please do not feed any of the animals, including the squirrels, as they are protected by law.
Please do not feed any animals, this can result in animals becoming habituated to humans and could lead to them being put down.
Elk can be fast and dangerous, especially during spring calving (May 15-July 1) and the fall rut (Sept. 1 - Oct. 15). If you encounter any elk, keep your distance. You must stay at least three bus lengths away from elk at all times. Do not use headphones on trails. It is always best to travel in groups and to be aware of your surroundings at all time. If you see wildlife on campus, please contact Security Services via the main switchboard by dialling '0' or calling 1.403.760.0098.
It is your responsibility to educate yourself on the topic of wildlife and how to prepare for wildlife encounters.
Mountains can be dangerous. If you are planning an excursion, contact the Parks Canada Information Centre at 403.762.1550 for up-to-date weather and avalanche information, reports on trail conditions, and wildlife activity. Visit pc.gc.ca/banff for more information.