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.

Visitor centres

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Banff Lake Louise Tourism has an office in the Banff Visitor Centre and in the Lake Louise Visitor Centre.

 Please note hours are subject to change.

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Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Inspection Stations

Lake Louise Inspection Station For non-motorized watercraft	May 19 - October 9 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lake Minnewanka Inspection Station For non-motorized and motorize watercraft.	May 19 - June 4: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 5 - September 5: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. September 6 - October 18: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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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 8,865

• 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

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Accessibility

Banff National Park offers a variety of wheelchair accessible services and facilities. Contact Visitor Centres for details.