The official website of the Town of Banff. We are a municipality located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Welcome to one of the most precious, protected places in the world. A visit here offers the chance to experience the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains and glacier-fed lakes, wildlife at its …

The Town of Banff is located inside Banff National Park, Canada’s first and the world’s third national park, established in 1885. The park itself is 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square …

Oct 11, 2025 · When smoke is visible in Banff, it may be from wildfires hundreds of kilometres away or from closer wildfires in Alberta or British Columbia. To determine the likely source of …

The following trails are within walking distance of the Banff townsite. Download a Trails Map (PDF) or check out a detailed description of each trail below. While you're on the trails, use …

The Town of Banff was a service centre for tourism for about a hundred years before it was incorporated as a governing municipality in 1990. But the area has been a place where …

Purchase a day pass to Banff National Park or a Discovery Pass, which provides entry into more than 100 national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites across …

Leave your car behind and enjoy the experience of riding in one of Banff's beautiful, energy-efficient Roam buses to some of Banff's most iconic destinations. Roam takes you to all …

A free, 500-stall parking lot has opened at the Banff Train Station, located at 327 Railway Avenue. Avoid downtown traffic and pay parking by using Norquay Road to access this lot.

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