Come & Stay

You will need a valid passport to enter Canada. Please ensure your passport is up to date. Although it is not required, it is strongly recommended to have at least six months of validity remaining on your passport from your date of entry into Canada.

To get to Banff, you will fly into YYC Calgary International Airport and rent a car from the airport to drive to Banff. The drive is approximately a 1.5 hour drive to the Town of Banff.

Everyone entering Banff National Park will require a Park Pass. Passes are available at a daily rate of $11.00 per individual or $22.00 per family, or you can purchase an Annual Discovery Pass for $75.25 per individual or $151.25 per family if you are planning to extend your stay. To avoid park entry lines, please visit the link below to purchase and print a copy of your pass in advance.

Travel

PARK PASS

We will be staying at Elk + Avenue Hotel in downtown Banff, and we would love for you to stay nearby as this will be where the group shuttle will be picking up and dropping off for wedding related events!

Banff is an amazing town to explore by foot, and Banff Avenue is at the heart of all the hustle and bustle with many options for dining and other amenities only steps away! This is particularly convenient since Ubers and taxis are not readily available in Banff.

We highly recommend booking your accommodations as soon as possible. Banff is a popular summer destination and hotels fill quickly, so please don’t wait to book! Many hotels allow free cancellation up to 72 hours of arrival, so there is no risk to booking now even if your flight itinerary has not been confirmed yet. We have included some options for your convenience below.

Accommodations

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Group rates are will be automatically applied using the link below.

RESERVE A ROOM

Banff lodging company

Group rates are available at your choice of 11 hotels, suites, or multi-bedroom condos within the Banff Lodging Company. To book, please follow the link below to book online and use the promotion code WEDDING26 or call (800) 563-8764 and ask for the Wedding 2026 rate. Please note that both Moose Hotel & Suites as well as Banff Ptarmigan Inn are both on the same block as our hotel for ease of shuttle access!

RESERVE A ROOM

group activities

We are honored and incredibly grateful that you are making the journey to join us for our wedding. We have fallen in love with Banff, and we hope you will too!

Beyond the wedding day itself, we hope you have the chance to explore, relax, and make unforgettable memories of your own. Whether you are adventuring through the Rockies or simply soaking in the views, our greatest wish is that you enjoy your trip in whatever way brings you the most joy. If you would like to join us for any group activities during your trip, we would love nothing more than to experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies with you!

Please check back closer to the wedding as we will be posting more details about our group activities once they are finalized. See below the itinerary for our stay, and please know you are welcome to join us in as many of these activities that you wish.

Wednesday, june 24

Josh will be found golfing at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course while Caroline ventures to the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for afternoon tea.

The group will meet up later in the day for a ‘Beers Across Banff’ pub crawl.

Thursday, june 25

We will be planning a visit to Moraine Lake, one of Banff’s most picturesque locations.

Friday, june 26

While we are keeping this day relatively open, we invite you all to join us for welcome drinks in the evening to kick off what will be a wonderful weekend of celebration ahead! Please refer to the Details tab for more information about this event.

recommendations

If you wish to adventure on your own instead, please do! Below is a list of our favourite recommendations for making the most of your time in the Rockies! It includes details on dining, sightseeing, and hikes.

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