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Park & Ride for FREE!
- A Complimentary “Dragon Express” Public Shuttle Bus from the Town of Banff to Lake Minnewanka will be provided on August 14th & 15th starting at 8:00am with continued service until 5:00pm
- We would like to encourage all spectators, friends & family to use this free service as parking at Lake Minnewanka is extremely limited
- Participant transportation to and from Lake Minnewanka will be restricted to the “Paddlers Express” Team Shuttle service only
“Dragon Express” Public Shuttle Service Schedule
| Departure from Town of Banff | Departure from Lake Minnewanka |
| 8:00am | 8:30am |
| 8:30am | 9:00am |
| 9:00am | 9:30am |
| 9:30am | 10:00am |
| 10:00am | 10:30am |
| 10:30am | 11:00am |
| 11:00am | 11:30am |
| 11:30am | 12:00pm |
| 12:00pm | 12:30pm |
| 12:30pm | 1:00pm |
| 1:00pm | 1:30pm |
| 1:30pm | 2:00pm |
| 2:00pm | 2:30pm |
| 2:30pm | 3:00pm |
| 3:00pm | 3:30pm |
| 4:00pm | |
| 5:00pm |
Town of Banff Pick Up/Drop Off Locations
Brewster Bus Depot, 100 Gopher Street
Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Avenue
Transit Zone, Banff Ave & Fox Street
Public Parking:
- Parking at Lake Minnewanka is extremely limited. Please take advantage of our FREE shuttle service from the Town of Banff.
- Parking is available throughout the Town of Banff. Please view the Interactive Parking Map for locations.
- Additional parking will also be available at Overflow Camping Lot located on the Lake Minnewanka Loop Road. Shuttle Service will then transfer you to Lake Minnewanka.
- Participant parking at Lake Minnewanka will be restricted.
“Paddlers Express” Team Shuttle Service Schedule - to be posted.
