Why meet in Banff & Lake Louise?

Top Reasons To Bring Your Meeting Or Event To Banff, Alberta

Banff Lake Louise, Alberta, has long been a popular getaway. We began attracting tourists and adventurers in 1888, when natural hot springs were discovered, ultimately creating Canada’s first national park.

Today, Banff and Lake Louise are equally renowned for their meeting and conference venues and facilities. These destinations boast outstanding natural beauty and abundant wildlife -- creating an inspirational setting for professional networking, annual conferences, executive retreats, and sales seminars. Learn more about why meeting planners love to visit Lake Louise and Banff, Alberta:

• Flexible meeting space -- Over 25 professional meeting and convention properties are available to groups from 10 to 2,000 people. From iconic historic properties to state-of-the-art space, Banff Lake Louise has the ideal meeting facility for you.
• Inspiring destination – Showcasing a unique setting in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Challenge your attendees and help them reach their full potential.
• Attendance building -- Our destination will help build attendance. Your group will want to come for the spectacular beauty, variety of outdoor adventures, regional cuisine, and sheer experience of the “world’s finest national park”. We will help promote your event with brochures, posters, video footage, and other media.
• “Green” destination – Since we are located in a National Park, environmental stewardship underwrites everything we do.
• Return on investment -- Professional, secure, and safe value. Once-in-a-lifetime experiences. No sales tax for clients with more than 75% non-Canadian attendees, including guest rooms, group transportation, and most convention-related expenses. Complete packages include hotel rooms, meeting space, activities, and professional services.
• Mountie Meet and Greet -- Surprise your group with an informal chat with a retired Canadian Mountie. Hear exciting and colorful stories of the organization’s rich history and traditions, and even pose for a few memorable photos.
• Air access – There are direct flights into Calgary International Airport from across Canada, with routes linking to most medium-sized and large cities.
• Activities – Something year-round for every level of adventure – all which can be customized so your clients have an outstanding unique experience. Rewarding experience equals a rewarding meeting.
• Offsite venues – Choose from cutting-edge theatres, conference spots, and amazing restaurants with award-winning chefs.

First-class local vendors – Work with area professionals who have deep insider knowledge. Vendors include audiovisual experts, florists, spa and wellness providers, and DMCs and event planners.

For more information, contact:

Cathy Macdonald
Manager, Meetings and Incentives
Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Banff National Park
THE WORLD'S FINEST NATIONAL PARK
T: (403) 762 0281 F: (403) 762 8545
cathy@banfflakelouise.com