BANFF NATIONAL PARK - Canadian Rockies: Including Banff and Jasper National Parks - page 106

(224 Banff Ave., 8am-8pm daily mid-June-Aug., 8am-6pm daily mid-May-mid-June and
Sept., 9am-5pm daily the rest of the year). This central complex houses information desks
for Parks Canada (403/762-1550) and the Banff/Lake Louise Tourism Bureau (403/
762-0270), as well as a Friends of Banff National Park shop, which stocks a good variety
of park-related literature.
National Park Information
On the right-hand side of the Banff Visitor Centre is a row of desks staffed by Parks
Canada employees. They will answer all your queries regarding Banff's natural wonders
and advise you of trail closures. Anyone planning an overnight backcountry trip should re-
gister here and obtain a camping pass ($10 per person per night). Also here, you can pick
up park brochures, or wander down the back to peruse park maps, view a free slide show,
and watch videos about the park. All questions pertaining to the national park itself can be
answered here, or check out the Parks Canada website ( www.pc.gc.ca ) .