Travel Information
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The Calgary International Airport is well served by many international and domestic airlines with non-stop flights from Canada , the U.S. and overseas. Banff is approximately 100 kms (1 hr) west of Calgary easily accessible by car or bus. Calgary has excellent east-west access along the Trans Canada Highway (Highway #1) and north-south access via Highway #2.
If you are renting a car, a few companies located at the Airport or downtown include:
Budget: www.budgetcanada.com
Avis : 1-800-879-2847 ( http://www.avis.com )
Hertz : 1-800-263-0600 ( http://www.hertz. c om )
Thrifty : 1-800-367-2277 ( http : //www.thrifty.com )
Brewster Transportation Airporter offers several daily bus trips. For times and rates in October/November visit www.brewster.ca
Phone:(403) 762-6767 or
1-800-661-1152
Fax: (403) 762-6750
Many companies offer van shuttle service to Banff at frequent intervals directly from the Calgary airport or from downtown Calgary to downtown Banff. The view is breathtaking and the trip takes approximately 1.5 hours.
For rates, times and reservations visit
Banff Airporter www.banffairporter.com
Airport Shuttle Express www.airportshuttleexpress.com
A "park pass" is required by all people using the Banff National Park; revenues from park passes fund Banff National Park's daily operations. Park pass prices are listed below. Passes can be purchased at the gate when entering the national park or at the Tourism Bureau located in downtown Banff. Please contact:
Parks Canada
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/tarifs-fees_E.asp?park=1
Passport And Visa
Passports are necessary for all visitors entering Canada, except for U.S. citizens who require at a minimum, photo I.D. and a birth certificate . For nationals of some countries, visas are also required. Your travel agent or the Canadian representative in your country can advise on this. Any request for visas should be made well ahead of the Conference.
The following are web sites for Calgary and Banff with links to information on the Rocky Mountains:
www.discoverbanff.com www.discovercalgary.com
www.BanffLakeLouise.com www.tourismcalgary.com