Frequently Asked Questions

In this section, we try to answer some of the common questions about Banff-Lake Louise. If there’s anything we haven’t covered, please contact us for an answer.

What is the average temperature here?
How far is it to drive here?
How long does it take to fly here?
Do I have to pay to enter the National Park?


What is the average temperature here?

Approximate 30-Year Banff Daytime Average*
  Fahrenheit Celsius
November 33 degrees F + 1 degrees C
December 24 degrees F - 5 degrees C
January 21 degrees F - 7 degrees C
February 31 degrees F - 1 degrees C
March 37 degrees F + 3 degrees C
April 46 degrees F + 8 degrees C
May 57 degrees F + 14 degrees C

*Banff Weather Station


How far is it to drive here?

Driving Distances
CITY/TOWN DISTANCE
Calgary to Canmore 103 km (64 miles)
Canmore to Banff 24 km (15 miles)
Calgary to Banff 126 km (78 miles)
Banff to Lake Louise 59 km (37 miles)
Lake Louise to Jasper 233 km (145 miles)
Calgary to Jasper 416 km (258 miles)
Banff to Jasper 292 km (181 miles)
Edmonton to Jasper 329 km (204 miles)


How long does it take to fly here?

Approximate Non-Stop Flying Times to Calgary International Aiport (in hours)
CITY/TOWN TIME
Chicago, IL 4.0 Hours
Dallas, TX 3.75 Hours
Denver, CO 2.0 Hours
Los Angeles, CA 3.0
Newark, NJ 4.5 Hours
Seattle, WA 1.5 Hours
Orlando, FL 5.5 Hours
Montreal, Quebec 4.5 Hours
Ottawa, Ontario 4.25 Hours
Toronto, Ontario 4.0 Hours
Vancouver, B.C. 1.0 Hour
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2.0 Hours
Sydney, Australia 18.0 Hours
London, England 8.5 Hours
Manchester, England 8.5 Hours
Tokyo, Japan 12.0 Hours
Mexico City, Mexico 5.5 Hours


Do I have to pay to enter the National Park?

Park Fees
If you plan to drive into Banff National Park you are required to pay a user fee (as with most national parks and national historic sites).Most of the money raised through admission fees remains in the particular park or site where it is collected.This means that every time you visit a park or site, you’re investing in its future and in a legacy for future generations.
  • $9.80 CDN per day for an Adult (annual $67.70 CDN)
  • $19.60 CDN per day per group/family (annual $136.40 CDN) (up to 7 people)
  • Anyone using their own or a rental vehicle should be prepared to pay this fee

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