Getting Around

Convenient Banff Transportation Options

Rent a car, hire a taxi, take a tour or hop on a bus from the airport. In Banff there are several options to get around town, Roam the public transit, car tour with your own GPS guide, enjoy horse-drawn carriages or rent a bike. Many hotels offer a complimentary shuttle service for guests, and during the ski season there is a shuttle running between most hotels and the three ski areas. Pick up a map or a bus schedule at the Banff or Lake Louise Visitor Information Centres.

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 Bow Valley Parkway 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.

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