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Banff offers rugged beauty, unspoiled landscapes and pristine mountain ranges. Experience an unrivaled alpine escape at the world's finest national park! Its charming streets are abuzz year round due to an annual influx of visitors from around the world. This famous mountain resort town caters accordingly with world class shopping, dining and accommodation. The community is blessed with a spectacular natural setting that is ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing excursions.
TRAVELLING TO BANFF
The closest airport is the Calgary International Airport and airport shuttles run daily to Banff, departing regularly throughout the day.
Banff Airporter is the area's leading airport transportation company, offering 10 daily scheduled departures between Calgary International Airport and The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Banff Airporter has kindly extended a 15% discount to all 2010 Construction Research Congress delegates. To book click on the link below and receive your discount. Banff Airporter reservations agents are available to answer any questions you may have. They are available from 8am to 10pm (MST) 7 days a week on 1-888-449-2901 ext#1 or +1-403-762-3330 ext #1, or e-mail info@banffairporter.com.
Banff Airporter also offers In-town sedan service and a connecting service between Banff and Canmore. The Fairmont Banff Springs Concierge can be of assistance for booking and can also be contacted at 403.762.6895.
Take the scenic route and drive. Total trip distance is approximately 145 kilometers - be prepared to see some breath taking scenery! Below are directions departing from Calgary International Airport to the Fairmont Banff Springs (405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB)
1. Head southeast on Airport Rd NE (0.6 km)
2.Turn right to stay on Airport Rd NE (0.4 km) 3.Turn left at Air Services Pl NE 4.Slight left at Barlow Trail NE 5.Slight left to stay on Barlow Trail NE 6.Turn left at 96 Ave NE (2.6 km) 7.Slight left to merge onto Hwy 2 S (7.9 km) 8.Take exit 258 for TC-1 (0.8 km) 9.Merge onto 16 Ave NE W (2.5 km) 10.Slight right at HWY-1 W (120 km) 11.Take the exit toward Banff 12.Turn left at Banff Ave 13.Turn left at Mountain Ave 14.Continue on Spray Ave BANFF NATIONAL PARK ENTRANCE FEES
There is a fee when entering Banff National Park. For current fees visit Parks Canada at www.pc.gc.ca .
BANFF AND AREA ATTRACTIONS
There are many possibilities of half day leisure trips or full day activities in and around the Banff town site. These can be reached by car, or on foot. Some of the more popular are:
For more detailed information what Banff has to offer visit:
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