Getting to Banff
By Air | By Shuttle | By Car | Other | MapsBanff is located in a UNESCO World Heritage site but is easily accessible from the Calgary International Airport, a hub for world-wide connections.
From Calgary International Airport, the town of Banff is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes west along the Trans Canada Highway (Hwy 1). Please be advised that for guests self driving into Banff National Park, you will be required to purchase a Park Pass upon entering through the Park gates. The Park Fees will be updated on April 1, 2008. Rates are expected to be approximately $9.25 per adult per day or $18.50 per day for a car with 2-7 people. For more information please visit the Parks Canada website.
nextMEDIA − The Future of Digital Content has procured preferred rates for our delegates with Banff Airporter. The Banff Airporter is the preferred supplier of shuttle transportation between Calgary International Airport and Banff. These shuttles offer convenient booking access and transfer times, and shuttling is also a great way for us all to reduce our impact on the environment.
By Air
Calgary International Airport is a hub for world-wide connections. Direct flights are available to
Calgary from all corners of the globe, for example:
Flights within Canada:
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Flights from the United States:
| Chicago, IL | Air Canada, United |
| Denver, CO | United, Air Canada, Frontier |
| Houston, TX | United, Continental, Air Canada |
| Los Angeles, CA | United, WestJet, Air Canada |
| New York, NY | Air Canada, United |
| Orlando, FLA | WestJet |
| Seattle, WA | Alaska Airlines |
Flights from Europe:
| FrankFurt, GER | Lufthansa, Air Canada |
| London, UK | Air Canada, BMI, British Airways |
Can’t find your departure city?
Visit Expedia.ca for easy and quick flight searches on a number of airline companies.
You can book for all of these airlines online (click on name to be taken to company website) or through your travel agent.
By Shuttle
Relax, unwind and enjoy the convenient benefits of being driven through the magnificent Rockies to your destination of beautiful Banff, by a professional driver! nextMEDIA − The Future of Digital Content has procured a preferred rate of $43.72 + GST for our delegates with Banff Airporter. Banff Airporter is the preferred supplier of shuttle transportation between Calgary International Airport and Banff. Please click here to book your discounted shuttle transfer. |
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By Private Limo, Sedan or Taxi
nextMEDIA − The Future of Digital Content has procured a 5% discount for our delegates with Banff Airporter. Delegates will need to contact Banff Airporter directly (by phone: 1-888-HIWAY-01) to confirm pick-up, pricing and make a reservation. Rates start at $215 plus applicable fees and taxes. Do not forget to mention that you are a delegate of the nextMEDIA − The Future of Digital Content to ensure your discount.
Taxi rates from Calgary International Airport start at $140.00 one-way.
By Car
The airport Rental Car Centre is located on the departures level across the roadway from the main terminal building. It can also be accessed by the elevator lobby arrivals roadway.
The following car rental companies have offices at the Calgary International Airport Rental Car Centre:
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Driving Directions
From Calgary International Airport (about 1 hour 45 minutes):
- Exit the on-site airport parking & car rental lot and follow the signs for Barlow Trail and City Centre
- Follow Barlow Trail South to 16th Avenue
- Turn right (west) on 16th Avenue
- 16th Avenue becomes Trans-Canada Highway 1, which takes you right to Banff
- You must stop at the National Park Gates to obtain your Park Pass
- 15 minutes past the park gate, exit at the Banff/Lake Minnewanka exit
- Turn left at the stop sign onto Banff Ave
- Follow Banff Ave through town and cross the bridge, getting in the left-hand lane
- Make a left turn at the end of the bridge onto Spray Avenue; stay in the left-hand lane
- This road will take you directly to the front doors of the hotel
The speed limit in Banff town site, unless otherwise signed, is 40km/hour
Bus Service within Banff
The Town of Banff offers a public bus service which runs approximately every 30 - 35 minutes around the town. One route runs between The Fairmont Banff Springs and down Banff Avenue to the northern end of the shopping district, allowing delegates to easily get to other hotels located within town. Fare is $2.00 per person. The bus operates in the summer 7:00 a.m. to Midnight. For more information visit the Town of Banff website.
Maps
General Information and Online Maps
For general information about activities, tour operators, sights and events in the Banff/Lake Louise
area visit www.banfflakelouise.com.
