Banff National Park of Canada Location, Address & Directions

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Mailing Address

Banff National Park
Box 900
Banff, AB
Canada
T1L 1K2

403-762-1550
banff.vrc@pc.gc.ca

Getting There

See the park map for highway route details.

Via Trans-Canada Highway (#1):

While driving the Trans-Canada Highway, take note of the many wildlife crossing bridges and tunnels. These structures play a significant role in protecting wildlife populations by allowing them safe passage across a dangerous barrier. Highway 1 runs from Vancouver, through Kamloops and Revelstoke, to Banff, then continues east through Calgary all the way to Winnipeg. The speed limit is 90 km/hr (56 mph)

Via Icefields Parkway (#93):

This road runs through much of Banff and Jasper National Parks, along high-altitude and remote landscapes. There are many trailhead access points and scenic view pullouts along the way. The speed limit is 90 km/hr (56 mph).

Via Bow Valley Parkway (#1A):

Connect to the parkway 5km west of the town of Banff, at Castle Junction, and at Lake Louise. Be very careful of crossing wildlife. During portions of year the road closes to through traffic to protect wildlife, however, businesses along the parkway remain open. The speed limit is 60 km/hr (37 mph).

By Bus:

There is bus service connecting Banff and Lake Louise to Calgary and Calgary International Airport. Jasper is also reachable by bus from Banff and Lake Louise. Some tour companies offer shuttle services to trailheads. Taxis can be found in the town of Banff and the village of Lake Louise to get around where there is no bus service.

By Rail:

There is some rail service for tourism connecting Banff and Vancouver.

By Air:

The closest international airports are at Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver.