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CAAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026:
TRAVEL & HOTEL

TRAVEL INFORMATION

LETTER ACCOMPANYING YOUR VISA APPLICATION

Official invitation letters to the CAAA 2026 Annual Conference are issued only to presenting authors, upon request, after their paper has been accepted and registration has been completed. 


TEMPORARY VISA

If you require a Temporary Visa, please apply as soon as possible. For more information, please go to: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

GETTING TO THE BANFF CENTRE

The following information is from the Banff Centre website. Additional information and options for travelling to the Banff Centre can be found on the Banff Centre website. 

The Calgary International Airport is the closest airport to Banff.  


The Banff Airporter is the official airport shuttle provider of Banff Centre. The trip from Calgary is approximately two hours and you will be dropped off at the Professional Development Centre (PDC), where the Front Desk is located.


The Banff Airporter is happy to offer a 15% discount code to all attendees wishing to use their services. 

Discount Code: CAAA2026


Contact the Banff Airporter at 403.762.3330 or 1.888.449.2901 (toll-free within North America) or visit their website banffairporter.com.

PARKING

Various parking options are available through the Banff Centre campus, all of which are free. Please refer to the campus map. 


PARKADE 

Located at the north end of campus.

  • From downtown, follow Moose or Wolf Street
  • Turn right to St. Julien Road and drive up to Banff Centre
  • Turn left to St. Julien Way and follow the parking signs to the parkade which is located below the Music & Sound building


PARKING LOT 

Located at the south end of campus.

  • From downtown, follow Buffalo Street and drive up the hill to Banff Centre
  • Turn left and follow signs to the parking lot


For more information about accessibility and wildlife awareness, please visit the Banff Centre website.

CONFERENCE HOTEL

The official conference hotel is the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. 

Rooms at the hotel are almost sold out! If you haven’t booked yet, we recommend reserving your spot soon. The booking link is included in the conference confirmation email.

If availability runs out, please look at the list below for nearby hotel options.

NEARBY HOTEL OPTIONS

Please find details regarding additional accommodation options below. These hotels are located near the conference venue but are not official conference hotels and do not offer conference rates. Availability and pricing are subject to change.

  1. BANFF PARK LODGE
    Address: 201 Lynx Street, Banff, AB, T1L 1K5
    Phone: 403-762-4433 or 1-800-661-9266
    Boo​k Room 
  2. BOW VALLEY LODGE
    Address: 228 Bow Avenue, Banff, AB, T1L 1A5
    Phone: 403-762-2261 or 1-800-661-1565
    Book Room 
  3. PEAKS HOTEL & SUITES
    Address: 218 Lynx Street, Banff, AB, T1L 1K5
    Phone: 403-762-4471 or 1-800-661-1021
    Book Room  
  4. BANFF LODGING CO
    Multiple locations available
    Phone: 403-762-2638 or 1-800-563-8764
    Book Room  

VISITING BANFF

GETTING AROUND BANFF

Roam Transit is the public transportation service operating in and around Banff National Park. They offer bus routes connecting various points of interest in Banff, Canmore, and Lake Louise.

For more information about their routes, schedule, and fares, visit the Roam Transit website.

VISITING LAKE LOUISE AND MORAINE LAKE

Due to high demand, it is important to plan ahead. The best way to travel to the lakes is either via Roam Transit (link above) or via the Parks Canada shuttle (which must be reserved in advance).

For more information about visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake and the Parks Canada shuttle, visit the Parks Canada website.