Hours of operation
Banff National Park
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 in Banff National Park
Please note hours are subject to change.
Banff Visitor Centre
224 Banff Avenue in the Town of Banff
January 1 to May 15: 9 am to 5 pm
May 16 to September 1: 8 am to 8 pm
September 2 to December 31: 9 am to 5 pm
December 25: closed
403-762-1550
banffinfo@pc.gc.ca
Lake Louise Visitor Centre
Next to Samson Mall in the community of Lake Louise
January 1 to June 5: 9 am to 5 pm
June 6 to September 22: 9 am to 6 pm
September 23 to December 31: 9 am to 5 pm
December 25: closed
403-522-3833
lakelouiseinfo-infolakelouise@pc.gc.ca
Community Services
There are two townsites in Banff National Park, the Town of Banff and the community of Lake Louise. Both offer a variety of services, accommodations, dining opportunities, shops and points of interest. Contact Banff Lake Louise Tourism for details.
Banff Lake Louise Tourism has an office in the Banff Visitor Centre and in the Lake Louise Visitor Centre.
Town of Banff: Population of 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
Community of Lake Louise: Population of 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
Accessibility
Banff National Park offers a variety of wheelchair accessible services and facilities. Contact Visitor Centres for details.
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