Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Banff & Lake Louise National Park.
Q:Where is Banff?
A:Banff is located in Western Canada, in the province of Alberta.
Q:What language is spoken in Banff?
A:English.
Q:Do I need my passport to visit Banff?
A:Yes, a valid passport is required when crossing the border into Canada and back into the USA.
Q:What is the recommended stay duration at Banff & Lake Louise National Park?
A:Minimalist (3 days)
Driving/Sightseeing: 1 Day
Hiking/Exploring: 1 Day
Attractions (Museums/History/Culture): ½ Day
Activities/Special Programs: ½ Day
Adventurist (5 days)
Driving/Sightseeing: 1 Day
Hiking/Exploring: 2 Days
Attractions (Museums/History/Culture): 1 Day
Activities/Special Programs: 1 Day
Q:How much is the entrance fee at Banff & Lake Louise National Park?
A:A day pass provides entry into Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho, Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Waterton Lakes and Elk Island. The pass is valid until 4:00 pm on the day after purchase. Park passes are available in person at Canad's park gates and information centers.
Daily
Adult $10.50
Senior $9.00
Youth FREE
Family/Group $21.00
Adult: Person 18 to 64 years of age Senior: Person 65 years of age or over Youth: Person 6 to 17 years of age Family/Group: Up to seven people arriving in a single vehicle in a national park. School Groups: Students of elementary and secondary schools.
Q:What is the weather like at Banff & Lake Louise National Park?
A:
Month
High (F°)
Low (F°)
January
24
7
February
31
11
March
40
19
April
49
28
May
58
35
June
65
42
July
71
45
August
70
44
September
61
37
October
50
30
November
32
17
December
23
8
Q:Are pets allowed inside of Banff & Lake Louise National Park?
A:
Dogs are allowed on all trails in the summer unless otherwise specified in trail restrictions and closures. You can not leave your pet unattended or tied up to an object. Pets must be on a leash, and under control at all times. Owners must clean up after their pets.
Q:What is the red chair experience at Banff & Lake Louise National Park?
A:
Banff National Park offers unique areas where red chairs have been placed for you to sit and enjoy your surrounding area.
Locations of red chairs:
Valleyview Picnic Area (Banff Legacy Trail or Hwy 1 eastbound)
Cascade Ponds Picnic Area (Lake Minnewanaka Road)
Lake Minnewanka Picnic Area (Lake Minnewanka Road)
Two Jack Lake Picnic Area (Lake Minnewanka Road)
Tunnel Mountain Summit (Town of Banff)
Cave and Basin National Historic Site (Town of Banff)
Sulphur Mountain Summit (Town of Banff)
Hoodoos Viewpoint (Tunnel Mountain Road)
Muleshoe Picnic Area (Bow Valley Parkway 1A)
Silverhorn Creek Campground (Icefields Parkway 93N)
