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Banff National Park
Box 900
Banff, AB
Canada
T1L 1K2
Phone:
(403) 762-1550
Fax:
(403) 762-3380
Email:

Banff National Park of Canada

Visitor Information


What to See & Do

Canada Place

Photograph of Canada Place, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Canada Place, Banff National Park
© Parks Canada

Hours of Operation

Summer 2006
(May 20– Sept 30)
10am – 6pm Daily

Winter 2006/2007
(Oct 1 – May 19)
Closed

Available for school and group programs year round.

Step into the best of a great nation! Canada Place is a free admission exhibit that celebrates Canada’s land, culture, and achievements. Regardless of your age or level of experience, Canada Place, through the most modern touch-screen technology and friendly, knowledgeable staff, will help you rediscover Canada.

Canoe, Canada Place
Canoe, Canada Place
© Parks Canada

While you’re here…

  • step into a real birchbark canoe to "shoot the rapids" with the voyageurs.

  • discover some of the world's greatest inventions--invented by Canadians!
  • make a video about what Canada means to you.
  • see some of the finest paintings ever produced by Canadian artists.
  • touch the world to find out about Canada's international influence.
  • test your knowledge of Canada with the Canucklehead computer game.
  • and much more!

  • Canada Place is surrounded by the beautiful Cascade Gardens that offer a breathtaking view of the mountains surrounding Banff. The exhibit is situated in the building that has been home to the Banff Park administration since 1936. Canada Place is an ideal destination for any visitor to Banff National Park!

    Summer Cultural Attractions


    Cascade Gardens
    Cascade Gardens
    © Parks Canada
    Banff Administration Building
    Banff Administration Building
    © Parks Canada













    Siksika Nation Interpretive Centre Siksika Nation
    Interpretive Centre

    © Parks Canada




    Teacher's Link


    Banff Canada Place also offers school programs and activities free of charge. Click the teacher’s link icon to access teacher information about student programs.





    To contact us:
    e-mail : banff.canada-place@pc.gc.ca
    mail :

    Canada Place
    101 Mountain Ave.
    Banff, AB
    T1L 1K2
    Phone : (403) 760-1338
    Fax : (403) 762-3380

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