Getting Around

Rent a car, hire a taxi, or hop on a bus from the airport, but once you get to Banff National Park you can relax. It’s hard to get lost here and there’s no danger of traffic jams. There’s a public bus to get around (pdf 4.03 MB) Banff, as well as 24-hour taxis, horse-drawn carriages and bicycles. Many hotels offer a complimentary shuttle service for guests and during the ski season there is a shuttle running between many hotels and the three ski areas.

There’s only one way to get to Lake Louise and that’s to the west. You have the option of driving the four-lane Trans Canada Highway or the curvy 1A Highway if you’re looking for the longer, more scenic route.

Accessibility

Some natural assets and viewpoints in Banff National Park can be reached by car, and many of the more popular attractions offer paved, wheelchair-friendly pathways to the door. Ride up a gondola, take a boat tour on Lake Minnewanka, or spend some quiet time on the river pathways. Most new buildings provide wheelchair access as do many hotels, theatres and restaurants, but it’s always best to give advance notice of any special requirements.