BANFF NATIONAL PARK
YOUR GUIDE TO USING TRANSIT AND SHUTTLES TO EXPLORE BANFF NATIONAL PARK.
T R A N S I T G U I D E 2 0 1 7
BETWEEN CALGARY AND BANFF NATIONAL PARK PAGE 03
BETWEEN THE TOWN OF BANFF AND THE VILLAGE OF LAKE LOUISE PAGE 05
AROUND TOWN OF BANFF PAGE 06
WITHIN BANFF NATIONAL PARK FOR SIGHTSEEING PAGE 11
AROUND LAKE LOUISE PAGE 14
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2
Banff National Park’s many transit and shuttle options will take you out of your vehicle and quickly into nature – without missing a thing. Leave the car behind, relax and enjoy the incredible views as you travel by comfortable coach to the park, then on to your chosen adventure using one of Banff’s many transit options.
Use this guide to find information about transit and shuttle options that will take you:
Refer to the information for each region to find route descriptions, fares, operating frequency and contact information for all transit and shuttle service providers.
KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE SCENERY
LAKE LOUISE
CALGARY
BANFF1.
3.2.
5.
4.
3
1.
BETWEEN CALGARY AND BANFF NATIONAL PARK
You have several choices for travelling between Calgary and Banff National Park. These services allow you to relax and enjoy the scenery even before you reach the park. When you are in the park, local transit and shuttle options will take you to all the places you want to explore. See sections #2 through #5 for more about these options.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
DESTINATION FARES AND FREQUENCY SERVICE PROVIDER/ MORE INFORMATION
BETWEEN CALGARY (CROWFOOT LRT STATION) AND THE TOWN OF BANFF
On-It is a weekend transit service. Two morning runs and three evening runs also stop in Okotoks, Cochrane and Canmore. At least one morning run and one afternoon run stop at Somerset-Bridlewood LRT Station.
FREQUENCY10 departures from Calgary and 13 departures from Banff per day on Saturdays, Sundays and long weekends from June 17 to September 4.
FARESOne-way prices: - Adult (5+): $10 - Child* (2-5): free
*Children ages 2-5 must register for a free ticket to reserve a seat on the bus. Infants under the age of 2 ride on the lap of a passenger 15 years or older, no need to register.
On-It ticket holders ride free on Roam Public Transit in Banff and Canmore. Simply show your valid ticket to the Roam driver.
ON-IT REGIONAL TRANSITReserve seats and purchase e-tickets in advance online at: www.on-it.ca
403-938-3966
Travellers can buy tickets on the bus if seats are available, using credit or debit card.
CONTINUED >
PRIVATELY RUN TRANSPORTATION
DESTINATION FARES AND FREQUENCY SERVICE PROVIDER/ MORE INFORMATION
BETWEEN CALGARY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND BANFF/CANMORE.
FREQUENCY10 daily departures from Banff and Calgary International Airport.
FARES One-way prices: - Adult (13+): $63.99 - Senior (65+): $57.59 - Child (2-12): $31.99 - Infants (0-2): free
Return prices: - Adult (13+): $127.98 - Senior (65+): $115.18 - Child (2-12): $63.99 - Infants (0-2): free
BANFF AIRPORTERVisitors can request a drop off or pickup at home addresses or hotels in Banff, or the Coast Canmore Hotel.
www.banffairporter.com
1-888-449-2901
CALGARY (DOWNTOWN AND AIRPORT), KANANASKIS, CANMORE, BANFF, LAKE LOUISE, AND JASPER.
FREQUENCY10 daily departures from Calgary International Airport and Banff.
FARESOne-way from Calgary: - Adult (16+): from $69 - Child (6-15): $35 - Infant (under 6): free
Return prices: - Adult (16+): from $118 - Child (6-15): $60 - Infant (under 6): free
BREWSTER BANFF AIRPORT EXPRESSwww.brewster.ca/transportation/brewster-banff-airport-express/
1-888-285-0376
CALGARY, BANFF, CANMORE, AND LAKE LOUISE.
FREQUENCY4 daily departures from Calgary and Banff (subject to change).
FARESPrices vary.
GREYHOUNDwww.greyhound.ca
1-800-661-8747
Tickets purchased by phone must be paid with a Canadian credit card.
1.
BETWEEN CALGARY AND BANFF NATIONAL PARK
4
The free Parks Canada Shuttle makes it easy to move between Banff National Park’s two popular hubs, Banff and the village of Lake Louise. From each hub, you can continue to popular attractions within the park or stay to eat or shop.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
DESTINATION FARES AND FREQUENCY SERVICE PROVIDER/ MORE INFORMATION
BETWEEN BANFF TRAIN STATION AND SAMSON MALL IN THE VILLAGE OF LAKE LOUISE.
The Parks Canada shuttle links with the shuttles connecting the village with Lake Louise (May 19 to September 10) and Moraine Lake (September 11 to October 9).
FREQUENCY - Hourly service every
day between May 19 and October 9.
- Starting 7 a.m. from the Banff Train Station to the Samson Mall in the village of Lake Louise.
- Starting 8 a.m. from the Samson Mall in the village of Lake Louise to the Banff Train Station.
- Last pick up from the Banff Train Station heading to Samson Mall at 5 p.m.
- Last pick up from the Samson Mall heading to the Banff Train Station at 6 p.m.
FARESFree in 2017
PARKS CANADAFind shuttle schedules at: pc.gc.ca/banff-transit
Banff Visitor Centre: 403-762-1550
Lake Louise Visitor Centre: 403-522-3833
2.
BETWEEN THE TOWN OF BANFF AND THE VILLAGE OF LAKE LOUISE
5
TO LAKE LOUISE
3. AROUND TOWN OF BANFF
Roam Zone: 6-8 mins walkFree parking: 9 hour
SHOPPING
RESTAURANTS
HOTELS
6
Roam Zone: 3-5 mins walkFree parking: 9 hour
Roam Zone: 1-2 mins walkFree parking: 8 hour
TO BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND BOW FALLS VIEWPOINT
Roam Zone: 10-12 mins walkFree parking: 9 hour
TO CAVE AND BASIN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
TO BANFF HOT SPRINGS AND BANFF GONDOLA
BANFF ROAM TRANSIT DESTINATIONS
TO LAKE MINNEWANKA AND TWO JACK LAKE CAMPGROUNDTO CANMORE
LAKE M
INN
EWANKA ROAD
TWO JACK LAKE CAMPGROUND
TWO JACK MAIN CAMPGROUND
TWO JACK LAKESIDE CAMPGROUND
TWO JACK LAKE
VILLAGE 1 CAMPGROUND
TUNNEL MOUNTAIN RD
BAN
FF A
VE
TUNNEL MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
VILLAGE 2 AND TRAILER COURT
CAMPGROUND
LEGEND
ROUTE 1
• Banff Hot Springs
• Banff Gondola
• Rimrock Hotel
ROUTE 2
• Banff Springs Hotel
• Bow Falls Viewpoint
• Tunnel Mountain Campground
• Tunnel Mountain Hotels
ROUTE 3
• To Canmore
ROUTE 4
• Cave and Basin National Historic Site
ROUTE 6
• Lake Minnewanka
• Two Jake Lake Campground
• Lower Bankhead
CONNECTION LAKE LOUISE, CALGARY AND OTHER SHUTTLES
ROAM ZONE All routes stop
in this area
GET REAL TIME BUS ARRIVAL TIMES FOR ANY ROAM STOP
Download the NextBus app for iOS or Android - search “nextbus” in the app store or visit nextbus.com on any device.
JOHNSON LAKE ROAD
TWO JACK LAKESIDE
CAMPGROUND
TWO JACK DAY USE
AREA
LAKE MINNEWANKA
LAKE MINNEWANKA
LOWER BANKHEAD
CASCADE PONDS
TWO JACK MAIN CAMPGROUND
7
TO TUNNEL MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND AND HOTELS
MINNEWANKA PARK & RIDEFree parking: 12 hour
TO MINNEWANKA PARK AND RIDE
Parking
RV parking
RV street parking
Campground
Bike rental
Coin laundry
Roam Customer Service Center
Visitor Center
Supermarket
8
Roam Public Transit service allows you to get conveniently around Banff, Canmore and Banff National Park destinations like Lake Minnewanka. You can use Roam Transit throughout your trip with single fares or multi-ride passes. The map of Roam Transit routes is on page 6.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
DESTINATION FARES AND FREQUENCY SERVICE PROVIDER/ MORE INFORMATION
SIX BUS ROUTES WITH SERVICE THROUGH BANFF, CANMORE, AND AREA ATTRACTIONS.
FREQUENCYFrequency varies by route number, please see the section below for specific times.
FARES
REGULAR FARES:Unlimited day pass: - Adults (19+): $5 - Senior (65+) or child/
youth (6-18): $2.50 - Children (under 6): free
One-way prices: - Adult (19+): $2 - Senior (65+) or child/
youth (6-18): $1 - Children (under 6): free
REGIONAL FARES: - Adult (19+): $6 - Senior (65+) or child/
youth (6-18): $3 - Children under 6: free
Purchase fares or passes and redeem vouchers at the Roam Transit customer service center, participating partners, or on the bus with exact change.
ROAM TRANSITFind schedules, fares, maps, a trip planner, and live bus tracker at:
parkandroam.ca
403-762-0606
Get current arrival times for any Roam stop at nextbus.com, or download the Nextbus app for iOS or Android devices.
Unlimited day pass can be purchased on the bus, cash only.
Where to purchase Roam Transit passes and redeem change vouchers:
- Bow Valley Regional Transit Customer Service Centre
- Banff Town Hall - Rundle Gift Shop - Wild Rose - Elk & Avenue Hotel - Canmore Civic Centre - Shoppers Drug Mart
Canmore - Rusticana Grocery - The Market Bistro - Trail Sports Inc. - Fergies Bakery &
Convenience
3. AROUND TOWN OF BANFF
9
DESTINATION FARES AND FREQUENCY SERVICE PROVIDER/ MORE INFORMATION
BANFF AVENUE TO SULPHUR MOUNTAIN / BANFF UPPER HOT SPRINGS: ROAM ROUTE #1
FREQUENCYEvery 20 to 40 minutes daily.
FARES
See page 8 for regular fares.
ROAM TRANSITRuns from Banff Avenue up Sulphur Mountain to the historic Banff Upper Hot Springs, Rimrock Resort Hotel, and Sulphur Mountain Gondola.
TUNNEL MOUNTAIN TO BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL: ROAM ROUTE #2
FREQUENCYEvery 40 minutes daily.
FARESFree from campgrounds to town while campgrounds are open. Regular fares apply from town to campgrounds.
ROAM TRANSITRuns from Tunnel Mountain Village 1 and Village 2 campgrounds to town centre and Banff Springs Hotel. Tunnel Mountain Village 2 operates year round.
REGIONAL SERVICE TO CANMORE: ROAM ROUTE #3
FREQUENCY - Every 30 minutes from
Monday to Friday. - Every 60 minutes on
Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
REGIONAL FARESSee page 8 for regional fares.
ROAM TRANSITConnects the towns of Banff and Canmore, from downtown to downtown.
CONTINUED >
DESTINATION FARES AND FREQUENCY SERVICE PROVIDER/ MORE INFORMATION
CAVE AND BASIN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: ROAM ROUTE #4
FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes from Friday to Sunday and holidays until October 28.
FARESSee page 8 for regular fares.
ROAM TRANSITRuns from the Banff Train Station to Cave and Basin National Historic Site, with stops at Luxton Museum and Banff Recreation Grounds.
CANMORE LOCAL SERVICE: ROAM ROUTE #5
FREQUENCY - Every 33 to 60 minutes
from Monday to Friday.
- Every 37 minutes on Saturday.
- Every 75 minutes on Sunday and holidays.
FARESSee page 8 for regular fares.
ROAM TRANSITProvides service throughout the Town of Canmore, including downtown, Three Sisters, and Cougar Creek.
MINNEWANKA ROAD: ROAM ROUTE #6*
*This service is augmented by a Parks Canada shuttle.
FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes from Banff High School daily until September 11.
FARESFree in 2017.
ROAM TRANSITConnects Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake campgrounds, Cascade Ponds and Lower Bankhead day use areas with Town of Banff, and links to all other Roam routes. The service is augmented by a Parks Canada shuttle to increase frequency.
3. BANFF SHUTTLES AND TRANSIT
10
4. WITHIN BANFF NATIONAL PARK FOR SIGHTSEEINGSeveral private companies provide access to the key attractions and hidden gems throughout Banff National Park. Services may charge fares, sell passes or offer rides only in conjunction with admission to an attraction.
(All schedules are subject to change).
PRIVATELY RUN TRANSPORTATION
DESTINATION FARES AND FREQUENCY SERVICE PROVIDER/ MORE INFORMATION
BANFF GONDOLA FREQUENCY - Departs Elk + Avenue Hotel
(333 Banff Avenue) every 20 minutes from 9:20 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. daily from May 19 to September 3.
- Departs Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (405 Spray Avenue) on weekends and holidays.
- Departs Banff Gondola to return downtown every 20 to 30 minutes daily until 5:55 p.m.
- All schedules subject to change.
FARESFree with admission to the Banff Gondola
BREWSTER TRAVEL CANADAbrewster.ca/attractions-sightseeing/banff-gondola/getting-here/
1-866-606-6700
11
CONTINUED >
4. WITHIN BANFF NATIONAL PARKFOR SIGHTSEEING
DESTINATION FARES AND FREQUENCY SERVICE PROVIDER/ MORE INFORMATION
MULTIPLE KEY ATTRACTIONS IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Stops include Banff (Train Station and Moose Hotel), Lake Louise (Village, Gondola, and Chateau), Johnston Canyon, and Moraine Lake.
FREQUENCY - 4 times per day in each
direction from May 25 to October 2.
- Visitors can begin their travel at any of the listed stops at any time during the schedule beginning at 7:45 a.m. All buses return to Banff after their last stop.
FARES$50 for a day pass.
HOP ON BANFFThis privately run sightseeing bus service offers two bus routes that take visitors to major Banff National Park attractions.
Knowledgeable onboard hosts answer questions about the park and assist with additional travel planning.
www.hoponbanff.com
403-609-5242
Tickets are limited each day, so book ahead of time.
LAKE LOUISE SIGHTSEEING GONDOLA
This complimentary bus service transfers guests between Chateau Lake Louise, Samson Mall, and the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola.
FREQUENCYDaily departures from and return trips to Chateau Lake Louise and Samson Mall every 30 to 45 minutes between 8:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
FARESFree for guests going to the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola.
LAKE LOUISE SKI RESORTwww.skilouise.com/getting-here/lake-louise-bus.php
1-877-956-8473
12
MOUNT NORQUAY
This shuttle service offers transportation between downtown Banff (Banff Train Station, Banff Avenue at Elk Street, Banff Park Lodge), the Juniper Hotel, and Mount Norquay. From Mount Norquay, guests can explore the Sightseeing Chairlift, Via Ferrata, and hiking adventures.
FREQUENCY - 10 shuttles daily from June
10 to October 9. - Shuttles depart hourly from
Banff Train Station from 7:55 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.
- Additional shuttles run between Juniper Hotel and Banff Train Station between 5:27 p.m. and 7:35 p.m.
FARESFree in 2017
MOUNT NORQUAYsummer.banffnorquay.com/plan-your-visit/shuttle-service/
1-844-667-7829
Reservations are not required.
SUNSHINE VILLAGE SIGHTSEEING
Gondola and Banff to Sunshine Shuttle
The Sunshine Village shuttle bus operates between Banff and Sunshine Village Resort. There are pickup points convenient to all Banff hotels. The shuttle offers return trips to Banff throughout the day.
FREQUENCY8 shuttles run daily from 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. from June 30 to September 24.
FARESOne-way prices: - Adult (16+): $10 - Child (6-15): $10 - Toddlers (0-5): free
Return prices: - Adult (16+): $12 - Child (6-15): $12 - Toddlers (0-5): free
SUNSHINE MOUNTAIN LODGEsunshinemountainlodge.com/sunshine-gondola-and-sightseeing
1-877-542-2633
Reservations are recommended.
WHITE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES BIKE AND HIKE SHUTTLE
Shuttle service from Banff to popular hiking and cycling trails within Banff National Park.
FREQUENCY - 1 to 3 daily stops at each
site. - Stops include: Sunshine
Village, Banff Train Station, Canmore (Downtown, Legacy Trailhead, The Nordic Centre) Goat Creek/Ha Ling, Spray Dam, Mt. Buller and Mt. Shark Trailhead.
FARES - One-way prices: From $5*
- Return prices: From $85*
*Depending on destination.
BIKE ‘N HIKE SHUTTLE bikeandhikeshuttle.com
403-762-2282
13
5. LAKE LOUISE TRANSIT
PUBLIC TRANSIT
DESTINATION FARES AND FREQUENCY SERVICE PROVIDER/ MORE INFORMATION
THE VILLAGE OF LAKE LOUISE AND UPPER LAKE LOUISE
FREQUENCY - Daily until September
10. - Departs the parking
lot every 15 minutes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. returning every 15 minutes until 6 p.m.
FARES Free in 2017
PARKS CANADAShuttles depart the Lake Louise overflow parking lot located on Highway 1, 5.5 km east of the exit to Lake Louise.
pc.gc.ca/banff-transit
Lake Louise Visitor Centre: 403-522-3833
THE VILLAGE OF LAKE LOUISE AND MORAINE LAKE
FREQUENCY - Daily from September
11 to October 9. - Departs the parking
lot every 15 minutes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. returning every 15 minutes until 6 p.m.
FARES Free in 2017
PARKS CANADAShuttles leave the Lake Louise overflow parking lot located on Highway 1, 5.5 km east of the exit to Lake Louise.
pc.gc.ca/banff-transit
Lake Louise Visitor Centre: 403-522-3833
Parks Canada Shuttles make it easy to branch out from the village of Lake Louise to explore either Upper Lake Louise or Moraine Lake. And they’re free.
14
LAKE LOUISE OVERFLOW LOTParking time: 12 hours
VILLAGE OF LAKE LOUISE
LAKE LOUISE
Parking
RV parking
Gas stations
Samson Mall
Campground
Lake Louise Overflow to Upper Lake Louise
Lake Louise Overflow to Moraine Lake
Walking trail
Shuttle stops
Visitor Center
LEGEND
MORAINE LAKE
LAKE LOUISE CAMPGROUND
LAKE LOUISEParking time: 12 hours
TO LAKE LOUISE SKI RESORT &
SUMMER SIGHTSEEING
GONDOLA
TO ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
TO BANFF
BOW RIVER
1
CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE
LAKE LOUISE OVERFLOW
CAMPGROUND
LAKE LOUISE CAMPGROUND (RV SECTION)
15
HISTORIC RAILWAY STATIONParking time: 12 hours
SAMSON MALLParking time: 3 hours
BO
W VA
LLEY PARKWAY
Recommended
