News Releases

2023

Mar 9 - Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Launches First Sustainability Initiative of its Kind for Business Events

The Community Impact Program, a new innovative initiative enhancing business events, is designed to help improve the long-term economic and social sustainability of Canada’s first and most visited national park.

Jan 24 - 10-Year Vision for Tourism in Banff and Lake Louise launched Lead Tourism For Good

10-Year Vision for Tourism in Banff and Lake Louise has been adopted by Banff & Lake Louise Tourism and the Town of Banff, with support from Parks Canada. Informed by extensive community engagement, The Vision will be a guiding document for the future of sustainable tourism in Banff National Park.

Jan 5 - Skijoring Returns to Banff National Park’s SnowDays Festival

To celebrate the beauty and majesty of the winter season, the annual SnowDays festival is returning to Banff National Park with new enhancements to programming and the visitor experience, giving winter enthusiasts more reasons to attend.

2022

Nov 16 - Banff and Lake Louise Celebrate the Festive Season with Six Weeks of Programming

Magical holiday events and festivities for all ages and interests kick off on November 18. Visitors can enjoy the return of time-honoured traditions and the opportunity to make new ones in the heart of the picturesque Canadian Rockies wilderness

Oct 21 - Sample cuisine at 23 Banff restaurants during Taste for Adventure

With 11 new restaurants since November 2020, Banff and Lake Louise are gaining momentum as foodie destinations, offering a smorgasbord of choices.

May 19 - Calgarians Visiting Banff National Park Encouraged To Take Transit This Summer

As the Banff and Lake Louise area readies itself to welcome visitors throughout the busy summer season, Calgarians are encouraged to help offset the impact of personal vehicle use on wildlife and the environment by taking transit.

2021

Nov 10 - Create New Holiday Traditions with Banff’s New Christmas Experiences

With travellers increasingly looking to reconnect with their loved ones, Banff and Lake Louise is giving families more reasons to celebrate the festive season. Christmas programming kicks off on Nov. 19, and the young and young-at-heart can enjoy an extended holiday season creating new traditions and embracing classic favourites.

Nov 2 - BLLT Launches Only Trip Planner Tool of its Kind in Canada

Integrated into the BLLT website, the robust tool delivers an easy-to-use online trip planning experience for visitors from the dreaming phase to the trip phase.

Oct 5 - Let your appetite guide you through Banff and Lake Louise with Taste for Adventure

Banff National Park’s month-long culinary celebration is returning on November 1-28, 2021 with 19 participating restaurants.