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Banff Resort Overview:
Year Round Population:
7,000Time Zone:
Banff is in the Mountain Time Zone. When it is noon in New York City, it is 10:00 AM in Banff.Elevation
1,383 meters (4,537 feet) above sea level.Currency
Visitors to Banff and Lake Louise are advised to use Canadian currency. For best rates, exchange money at Canadian Chartered Banks, Credit Unions, or currency exchange outlets situated throughout Banff and Lake Louise. Cash machines (ATM) are available for direct withdrawal of funds from your bank account. Major credit cards including VISA, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted by most establishments..Taxes
Purchases in all of Alberta are subject to a 7% National Goods and Services Tax (GST). However, there is no provincial sales tax , unlike other provinces where additional taxes range from 5-10%. If you do not reside in Canada you can you can recover the 7% national tax on products that you take home with you. Ask for paperwork at the border.Electricity
All of Canada uses 110-volt, electric power. Appliances designed for use in the United States will work normally. Appliances designed for use in Europe will require an adapter.Passports and Visas
All persons traveling to Canada must have a valid passport.Getting Around
Many activities in Banff are within a short walking distance (within 20 minutes) from the center of Town. Several forms of public transportation are also available:Daily bus service between the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Town center, Tunnel Mountain hotels, the campground (in summer), and along Banff Avenue (fee charged).
Schedule: Varies by Season
TaxicabsSeveral taxi companies provide service to Banff Hotels and the Banff/Lake Louise area 24 hours a day. Taxis may be found at taxi stands at many Banff Hotels, or along main avenues or hailed on the street. Ski Shuttles
Several ski shuttles are available throughout the winter for transportation between most Banff hotels and the three ski areas (Sunshine Village, Ski Banff @ Norquay, and Lake Louise.
Tipping
Tips and service charges are not usually added to bills in Whistler. Generally, 15% of the total bill minus tax is customary. About 1$ per bag for bellmen (more in high-end hotels) and $1 a day for maids ($2 in luxury hotels) is the norm.Arriving & Departing
The airport closest to Banff is Calgary International (airport code: YYC), which is 125 km (75 miles) east of Banff.
Shuttle Transfers Between the Airport and Banff
Banff Airporter (403)762-3330, Brewster Airport Service (403)762-6767, and Rock Mountain Sky Shuttle (403)762-5200 have service between Calgary and Banff/Lake Louise.
Travel by Car
Quick Facts:
Much of Canada was settled by Scottish immigrants, who named newly built towns after some of their favorite places back home. The name 'Banff' comes from Banffshire, Scotland, which was home to two directors of the Canadian Pacific Railway. 10best.com
Did You Know? Dating back to 1885, Banff National Park is Canada's first national park and the second in North America after Yellowstone National Park. It was the discovery of the so-called 'healing' Hot Springs which drew wealthy tourists.
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