WHAT'S NEW RVC 2017

BANFF AIRPORTERNEW DEPARTURE

The New midnight departure from Calgary Airport and 3:00am departure from Banff commencing June 01, 2017. Bookings can be made online or by calling 1-888-449-2901.

ROAM PUBLIC TRANSITROAM TRANSIT SERVICE TO LAKE MINNEWANKA

The Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission is happy to announce upcoming summer service expansion to Lake Minnewanka. Service is scheduled to begin May 20, 2017 and run until September 10, 2017 and will operate 7 days a week.

HOPON BANFFHOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS SERVICE IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK

HopOnBanff are connecting the top spots in Banff National Park. One ticket will allow you to get everywhere you want to go easily & without the hassle of parking or traffic. Guests are free to HopOn and off any bus going in either direction. Stops include: Banff, Johnston Canyon, Samson Mall, Lake Louise Gondola, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake.

Bookings can be made online at hoponbanff.com

PARKS CANADACOMMERCIAL GROUP ADMISSION FEES - RETURNING JAN 1, 2018

Did you know that Parks Canada offers commercial rates for groups? Ask about your F.I.T. discount of 10% on visitor days of 100 or more, or our volume discounts ranging from an additional 5 to 15%. Contact: Anne Frick, anne.frick@pc.gc.ca

FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTSFAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGSThe hotel’s new grab n’ go outlet STOCK is now up and running and features hand crafted light meals, coffees, alcoholic beverages and a whole new take on a quick meal at the Castle. The Indian summer restaurant will not be functioning this year and the upper Rundle Lounge will instead be used as private function space and extended Afternoon Tea service.

Additionally, the wine bar restaurant Grapes will feature an additional room – the Grapes Cellar – with a communal table for 16. This will be available from late April onwards and will host special wine tasting events. In other news, we are anticipating renovations to begin in Q4 of 2017 on guest rooms and suites in the Stanley Thompson Wing.

FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE

Guest rooms located in the Mount Temple Wing underwent some renovations at the beginning of this year. These soft goods renovations focused on items such as carpeting, draperies, cushions and amenities within the rooms. The Victoria Ballroom and the adjacent Sun Room also underwent renovations and now feature new carpeting and freshly painted interiors.

SPRUCE GROVE INN

RENOVATED ROOMS

Extensive renovations during the winter season, to be complete summer of 2017, will introduce an exciting new property. Keeping with the hotel’s existing exterior design, the hotel interior has been transformed to complement the mountain lodge design. The addition of an expansive breakfast room, coffee bar, fitness facilities and guest laundry highlight the ‘new’ ground floor. Guest rooms, 112 in total, have been refurbished to offer modern accommodation, themed with rustic, mountain touches. All rooms will include individual climate control, a mini-fridge and microwave; while larger suites will offer kitchenette facilities.

DISCOVER BANFF TOURSLAUNCHES BANFF – VANCOUVER TOUR, WESTERN CANADA EXPLORER

Replacing Mountain Quest beginning in the spring of 2017. Discover Banff Tours will offer a regularly departing 2-day sightseeing tour between Vancouver and Banff. The tour will depart 3 days a week from Banff and 3 Days a week from Vancouver. The guided tour will overnight at the Historic Plaza Hotel in Kamloops, includes lunch, breakfast and numerous viewpoints and stops between the two locations. The tour will run from May through to early October. Product is export ready.

MT. NORQUAYMT . NORQUAY SUMMER SIGHTSEEING CHARLIFT AND VIA FERRATA

The FREE shuttle service from the Town of Banff to Mt. Norquay resort will see an increase to hourly departures for the summer of 2017. Starting at 8am and operating through 5pm it will allow guests to leave the car conveniently parked in town and take a shuttle to Mt Norquay. There, guests can try the sightseeing chairlift, or a Via Ferrata climbing experience. Guests are able to board the sightseeing chairlift with no waits nor pre-arranged times required. The sightseeing chairlift accesses the Cliffhouse Bistro for craft beers and meals plus the staging area for Via Ferrata tours. The FREE

shuttle will also operate with additional departures during peak periods as demand warrants. Product is FREE and connects with export ready services.

CALGARY STAMPEDEFOODIE AT HEART

Every year, there are about 35 new fun foods to sample, which is a huge part of the true Stampede experience. From Mac n Cheese pizza to

deep fried peanut butter kabobs, we have tantalizing and tasty treats that are sure to make your mouth water.

CALGARY STAMPEDE CHANGING DIRECTION

The Parade is changing direction. When the 2 hour Parade begins on Friday, July 7, at 9:00am the route will be reversed and will see the marching bands, floats and horses lead the way to Stampede Park.

THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTELUPGRADES COMPLETED

We are pleased to announce that the upgrades have been completed for our Grandview Guest Rooms as well as our Grandview One Bedroom Suites. These guest rooms now offer hardwood floors throughout, with the same lovely handmade armoires, dark brown leather chairs and crisp white bed linens. The perfect décor to match the panoramic valley views on display.

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

NEW FOR 2018

Two exciting packages that combine our best-selling Rocky Mountaineer holidays with culinary and adventure themes. First Passage to the West Culinary Exploration includes additional top-rated dining experiences and food tours, on top of the five-star dining onboard the train. With an increased desire for adventurous activities in Vancouver and the Rockies, we’ve introduced Journey through the Clouds Outdoor Adventures, creating new ways to explore the destinations with outdoor activities, both at sea and in the mountains, from canoeing on Lake Louise to hiking in Jasper. Lake Louise will also be available on every First Passage to the West journey between Vancouver and Banff.

BREWSTER BARN DANCECELEBRATE CANADAS 150TH Enjoy live entertainment and a barbecue dinner at the Brewster Dance Barn in upper Lake Louise. Built in honor of Brewster Cowboy’s for over 100 years, the Dance Barn provides authentic Western atmosphere and entertainment.During the Christmas period in Lake Louise we will be opening the dance barn to the public three to four nights for a fun evening of dinner and dancing.

WHYTE MUSEUMSUMMER ART, HISTORY AND HERITAGE TOURS

Discover the stories of the men and women drawn to the Canadian Rockies, experience the homes and lifestyles of some of Banff’s original families, and delve deeper into the art and artifacts of this unique mountain town. Gateway to the Rockies Tours, Heritage Homes Visits and Art Gallery Tours begin June 1, 2017.

BANFF HOSPITALITY COLLECTIVEHIGH ROLLERS -BANFFS NEWEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

Six ten pin bowling lanes, 3 pool tables. New York-style pizza & 48 craft beers on tap.

CONTACT USDARCY PEIRCE WELLSBusiness Development Manager, Europe & Australia DWells@BanffLakeLouise.com | (403) 762-0288

LUKAS PROCHAZKABusiness Development Manager, Asia LProchazka@BanffLakeLouise.com | (403) 762-0273

RYAN ELLIOTTBusiness Development Manager, The Americas RElliott@BanffLakeLouise.com | (403) 762-0277