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Inside Background
Architecture 
Banff is an eclectic mix of architectural styles, reflecting more than a...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Culture 
Alberta celebrated its centennial in 2005, and as a result the culture of the...
Last edited: 06 June 2009
Health & Safety 
"You are in Bear Country" For years, that was the title of a brochure handed to...
Last edited: 21 August 2009
History 
The town of Banff is the first Canadian incorporated municipality located...
Last edited: 10 March 2008
Recommended Reading 
The traveler who is interested in books about the Canadian Rockies may find it...
Last edited: 13 August 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The official site for visitor information for the communities of Banff and Lake...
Last edited: 18 December 2006
Weather & When to Go 
For a description of Banff's weather and how it might affect the timing of your...
Last edited: 17 August 2006
Banff Forum FAQs 
Planning your next trip to Banff?  If you've got questions, the helpful folks...
Last edited: 04 September 2009
Banks and ATMs in Banff 
Major Banks The following Canadian banks have full-service branches in Banff...
Last edited: 11 November 2007
Childcare 
Banff Townsite - Year Round Childcare Connection Offering daycare babysitting...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Clothing 
See Inside Banff National Park : Clothing here at TripAdvisor's Inside Pages.
Last edited: 13 August 2006
Hotel Districts and Amenities 
Banff-area Hotel Policies Since Banff is a major resort destination...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Link and learn 
While planning your trip, try these URLs for lots of information about Banff...
Last edited: 20 June 2007
Pets 
Kennels   In Banff, Veronica's Dog Grooming offers overnight boarding...
Last edited: 29 May 2009
Recycling & Bottle Depot 
Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banff National Park does a lot to retain...
Last edited: 16 November 2009
refreshing: Downtown 2007/2008 
In September 2008, the Banff refreshing project in downtown Banff...
Last edited: 20 August 2009
Services 
The town of Banff offers the following services:   accommodations restaurants...
Last edited: 30 August 2006
Travelers with Disabilities 
Wheelchair rental You can rent wheelchairs at the following locations, prices...
Last edited: 18 August 2009
Vacation Rentals 
"Where can one rent a house/condo/log cabin in Banff that will accommodate a...
Last edited: 12 October 2009
Weddings in Banff 
You will find everything you need to know about planning a great wedding in...
Last edited: 10 August 2007
Working and Playing in Banff 
The town of Banff relies heavily on young people from across Canada and around...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Plane:   Although it is 120 km (75 miles) from the town of Banff,  Calgary...
Last edited: 01 September 2009
Getting Around 
FOR MOST...Banff National Park will be what your exploring so renting a car is...
Last edited: 24 August 2008
Public Transportation 
There are plenty of airport shuttle bus services connecting Banff to the...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
There are several excellent and long-established taxi companies in Banff, and...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Car Rental Companies 
There are several car rental companies with branches in the town of Banff...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
Public parking 
View this interactive parking map on the Town of Banff's website for...
Last edited: 19 August 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Lake Louise area : Lake Louise is 45 minutes' drive from Banff townsite.  The...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Events & Festivals 
  Click here for ... Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - Calendar of Events...
Last edited: 20 August 2009
Family Travel 
Banff is a wonderful place to visit with children.  Families can stay busy any...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
First-time Visitors 
The Town of Banff is not really a destination in its own right.  Rather it...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Museums & Attractions 
Banff Gondola  An easy ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a spectacular...
Last edited: 06 October 2007
Nightlife 
Banff is known for a great nightlife where people from all over...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
  Off the beaten path - just outside Banff National Park  Although no tourist...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
Lots of people visit Banff and never realize what an astonishing place it is...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
Shopping 
After a day on the slopes, the area around Banff can be a shopper’s paradise...
Last edited: 05 September 2008
Sports & Activities 
Why do you climb a mountain? Because it is there. And with its scenic beauty...
Last edited: 05 August 2008
Biking around Banff 
Enjoy the area around the town of Banff the way the locals do!  Rent a mountain...
Last edited: 05 September 2008
Canada Day in Banff 
Each year, on July 1, Canadians celebrate our national holiday.  Canada Day in...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
Christmas and New Year's in Banff 
Christmas Holidays in Banff Christmas is a wonderful time to visit Banff, where...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
Local Walks 
  This interactive trail map from the Town of Banff website will show you  the...
Last edited: 24 August 2007
On the water 
The Bow River that runs through the Banff townsite offers a number of...
Last edited: 23 July 2009
Rainy Day Activities 
Visit one of the museums listed on the Inside Banff : Museums  &...
Last edited: 10 September 2009
ski rentals 
We have been to Banff 3 times now in winter and would fully recommend hiring...
Last edited: 01 January 2010
Skiing and Snowboarding in Banff 
For information on the various ski areas in Banff National Park, see Banff...
Last edited: 11 November 2008
Spas 
In 1883, three young railway workers discovered hot springs in the Banff area...
Last edited: 07 June 2009
Banff Gondola 
Location Details:  Directions: 5 minute drive (2.5 km / 1.5 miles) southwest of...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Banff Park Museum 
The Banff Park Museum National Historic Site is a graceful 1903 log...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Banff Springs Golf Course 
Designed by the famed Canadian golf course architect Stanley Thompson, this...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Blue Canoe 
Blue Canoe provides hourly rentals of canoes, solo kayaks and cruiser town...
Last edited: 20 August 2009
Buffalo Nations Luxtom Museum 
In 1902, journalist Norman Luxton moved to Banff and soon made himself an...
Last edited: 19 February 2007
GyPSy Guide 
An innovative way to enhance your road trip, GyPSy Guide is a small device that...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Vermilion Lakes 
Location Details:  Directions: 5 minute drive (1.5 miles) northwest of Banff...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Banff offers an astonishing number and variety of dining choices to suit almost...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Breakfast 
Depending on your itinerary you may want a big breakfast before a day at the...
Last edited: 12 August 2009
Cheap Eats 
So you're in Banff, you're on a budget, but you want to eat nutritious food in...
Last edited: 27 February 2008
Dining with a View 
If you want a view, you've come to the right place!  Banff is surrounded by...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
Late-night Dining 
Banff has a fantastic nightlife - something that many visitors to Banff might...
Last edited: 15 November 2007
Kosher Food 
Kosher food in the Canadian Rockies is almost non-existent.  If you keep...
Last edited: 25 March 2008
Special Diets 
The Magpie & Stump restaurant (Tex-Mex cuisine) offers gluten-free lunch...
Last edited: 08 July 2008
Vegetarian Dining 
Vegetarian Nourish Vegetarian Bistro & Tea House 2nd foor, Sundance Mall...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
Aardvark Pizza & Sub 
This small pizza joint is the after-hours watering hole for the "nightlife...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Athena Pizza & Spaghetti House 
A local family runs Athena Pizza & Spaghetti House, which also offers other...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Balkan Restaurant 
Balkan, The Greek Restaurant  A lovely Greek restaurant in downtown Banff.  The...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
Grizzly House Restaurant 
Grizzly House specializes in fondue. Start your meal with cheese fondue. For...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Sushi House Banff 
A large model train winds through the restaurant carrying different coloured...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
The Aurora Night Club 
The Aurora Night Club is large and modern, with an intimate lounge at the back...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: 08 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
You can no longer cross the Canada-U.S. border using only a driver's licence...
Last edited: 21 July 2009
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: 27 May 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: 26 August 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: 21 November 2009
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: 29 May 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: 21 December 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: 20 January 2009
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Rental Cars 
A car is often the only way to reach the picturesque landscapes for which...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every...
Last edited: 08 December 2008
Where Should I Go in Canada ? 
Canada is a huge country.  It is; approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
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