Travel

Flight

Calgary International Airport

1 hour and 30 min drive from the Calgary International Aiport.

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Driving Information

Drive from Spokane - ~6 hours and 30 minutes Drive from Seattle - ~10 hours

Hotel

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

The reception will be held at Buffalo Mountain Lodge. It is a 5-minute walk to our ceremony site at Tunnel Mountain Reservoir, a 15 minute walk to downtown Banff and is accessible by the local transit service. Call 403-410-7417 to make reservations. The hotel has provided a discount for our guests for August 14-August 17 at the following rates (CAD): Lodge Rooms with One Queen Size Bed or Two Double Beds: $329 + taxes and fees Lodge King Room: $349 + taxes and fees Buffalo Room (Queen or King bed): $359 + taxes and fees Premier Rooms with One Queen Size Bed or Two Queen Size Beds: $389 + taxes and fees Premier Room with One King Bed: $399 + taxes and fees Discount Code: Let them know you are with the Atkinson-Hanson party. Banff has a number of great lodging options a short drive or bus ride from the ceremony/reception site. For a more budget friendly option, Canmore is only 20 minutes away. We recommend booking early!

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Transportation Options

On-It Transit Service: Buses run a direct route from Calgary to Banff and fare is only $10 each way. Buses depart from Downtown Calgary (Southbound 1 Street at 8 Ave SW) and the Crowfoot LRT Station (141 Crowfoot Way NW). Buses depart Banff from The Banff High School (330 Banff Ave). Tickets go on sale three weeks in advance of your departure and it is recommended to book your trip early. This is a WEEKEND ONLY service. Brewster Express: direct shuttle service from YYC Calgary International Airport to Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise. One way adult fares start around $70 and you can save 15% when you book a round trip. Banff Airporter: The Banff Airporter offers a flexible schedule of service between Calgary International Airport and Banff, starting as early as 5:00 a.m. and departing as late as 10:30 p.m.. Fares start around $70.. Roam Transit: Local and regional routes serving Banff and Canmore