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There's always something to do and see in Banff. Why not check out some of the most popular attractions in town, from the Sulphur Mountain Gondola to the Minnewanka Lake Cruise.
The official website of the Town of Banff. We are a municipality located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Town of Banff is located inside Banff National Park, Canada’s first and the world’s third national park, established in 1885. The park itself is 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles); 96 percent of the park is wilderness.
Getting Around Banff. The Banff townsite is just 3.94 square kilometres in area, which means it's fairly easy to get around. Locals like to walk and cycle everywhere, or Roam on Banff's great public transit system.
The Town of Banff is policed by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). RCMP officers preserve the peace, uphold Canadian law and respond to noise bylaw infractions. Online Crime Reporting. Use this online tool to report less serious crimes occurring within the town of Banff area.
Roam Public Transit. Leave your car behind and enjoy the experience of riding in one of Banff's beautiful, energy-efficient Roam buses to some of Banff's most iconic destinations. Roam takes you to all attractions within the Town of Banff, as well as all major attractions in Banff National Park.
For generations, the inspirational landscape of Banff has intrigued artists and helped turn Banff into a thriving arts and culture centre. Banff is home to cultural gems such as the Banff Centre and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, as well as multiple private art galleries and live music venues.
The Town of Banff strives to be a model community in low-impact living, and we pride ourselves on making sure that Canada’s first national park will stay pristine for generations to come.
Pay parking increases availability of short-term parking in the downtown core. Free 9-hour parking is available at the Train Station Public Parking Lot, on Bow Avenue, and in the Bear Street parkade. (See blue areas on map below.) It's only an 8-minute walk from the 500 stalls at the Train Station to the downtown core.
Learn about jobs with the Town of Banff - our municipal government organization within Banff National Park. Jump to Current Job Opportunities; Sign up for email notification about future career opportunities; Taking Care of Banff: our People, our Community, our Park
