Getting to Banff

By Air | By Shuttle | By Car | Bus Service Within Banff | Maps |

Accommodations

Host Hotel

The Banff World Television Festival and nextMEDIA offer a number of discounted rates on accomodation in Banff.

Our host hotel - The Fairmont Banff Springs - offers delegates of the event a discounted room rate, but be sure to BOOK EARLY because the hotel sells out every year.

Click here to book your discounted accommodation at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

Enjoy the convenience of staying at the Host Hotel. To view more information about the Fairmont Banff Springs, including amenities offered, click here.

Alternate accomodations for The Banff World Television Festival and nextMEDIA Banff include:

High End

Rimrock Resort Hotel Luxury & Comfort 4 Diamond Rating Spa & Fitness Facilities Free ROAM Pass (Public Transit)

Rates from: $219 BOOK NOW (PDF Form)

Mid-Range

	Banff Ptarmigan Inn Free High-speed Wireless Internet Free ROAM Pass (Public Transit) Steps Away from Downtown	Rates from: $119 BOOK NOW Promo Code: tvfest2010
	The Fox Hotel & Suites Free High-speed Wireless Internet Free ROAM Pass (Public Transit) Chili's Restaurant & Lounge	Rates from: $149 BOOK NOW Promo Code: tvfest2010

Economy

	Spruce Grove Inn Includes Continental Breakfast	Rates from: $109 please call 1.800.879.1991
	Bow View Lodge Only steps away from downtown	Rates from: $140 BOOK NOW Booking ID #13250 password is 37005557

All prices are in Canadian Dollars, subject to applicable taxes and based upon SINGLE occupancy. (5% Goods & Services Tax - G.S.T, 4% Alberta Tourism Levy, 2% Tourism Improvement Fee), unless otherwise specified.

For additional questions regarding accommodation, please contact the Reservations Department at reservations@achillesmedia.com

Banff is located in a UNESCO World Heritage site but is easily accessible from the Calgary International Airport, a hub for world-wide connections.  From Calgary International Airport, the town of Banff is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes west along the Trans Canada Highway (Hwy 1). 
Please be advised that for guests self driving into Banff National Park, you will be required to purchase a Park Pass upon entering through the Park gates.  The Park Fees are $9.80 per adult per day or $19.60 per day for a car with 2-7 people.  For more information please visit the Parks Canada website.

Don't Forget! The BANFF Golf Tournament begins at 8:30 am on Sunday, June 13. Make sure you get to Banff early so you don't miss out! 

By Air

Calgary International Airport is a hub for world-wide connections. Direct flights are available to Calgary from all corners of the globe, for example:

Flights within Canada:

Non-Stop Flights from the US:

Flights from Europe:

By Shuttle:

Enjoy the scenic journey from Calgary to Banff in comfort, on the Banff Airporter. The Banff Airporter will be providing discounted shuttle transportation for Banff World Television Festival and nextMEDIA delegates. Banff Airporter provides the easiest and most convenient booking and transportation systems between Calgary International Airport and the town of Banff.

By Private Limo, Sedan or Taxi:

Delegates are welcome to arrive in Banff from the airport via private limo, sedan or taxi. To book your private transportation, Call our reservation line at"

International - +1 403-762-3330 ext #1.

Canada and USA - 1 888 4492901

 Please quote the delegate password of 10tvfest to be identified as a delegate.

By Car:

The airport Rental Car Centre is located on the departures level across the roadway from the main terminal building. It can also be accessed by the elevator lobby arrivals roadway.

Click on the logos below to access car rental services.

Driving Directions from Calgary International Airport (about 1 hour 45 minutes):

• Exit the on-site airport parking & car rental lot and follow the signs to Barlow Trail
• Turn LEFT on Barlow Trail North
• Turn LEFT on Airport Rd.
• Merge RIGHT on to Deerfoot Tail North
• Exit RIGHT on to Stoney Trail West.  Follow Stoney Trail all the way to the Trans Canada Highway (Hwy 1)
• Turn RIGHT (west) on the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1), which takes you directly to Banff
• You must stop at the National Park Gates to obtain your Park Pass
• 15 minutes past the park gate, exit at the Banff/Lake Minnewanka exit
• At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn LEFT at the stop sign onto Banff Ave
• Follow Banff Ave through town and cross the bridge, getting in the left-hand lane
• Make a LEFT turn at the end of the bridge onto Spray Avenue; stay in the left-hand lane
• This road will take you directly to the front doors of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Bus Service within Banff:

For daily travel within the Banff, consider taking public transportation provided by the Town of Banff.  Banff is the first municipality in Canada to introduce an all-hybrid electric transit fleet.  These modern, comfortable and eco-friendly buses, introduced in June 2008, are a convenient and responsible way to get around town. You can pick up the latest printed schedules and route information just about anywhere: hotels, Parks Canada Information Centre and administration building, on the bus, Banff Town Hall and more. 

This public bus service runs approximately every 40 minutes around the town. One route runs between The Fairmont Banff Springs and downtown along Banff Avenue to the northern end of the shopping district, allowing delegates to easily get to other hotels located within the downtown core. The fare is $2.00 per adult for a single trip but can cost as little as $1.50 with tokens purchased from the Banff Town Hall. The bus operates in the summer 6:15 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. For more information visit the Town of Banff website.

Maps:

General Information and Online Maps
For general information about activities, tour operators, sights and events in the Banff/Lake Louise area visit www.banfflakelouise.com.