The closest airport to Banff & Canmore is the Calgary International Airport (YYC), approximately 1 ½ hours by car or bus.

There are a few options for transportation services from the Calgary Airport to Banff & Canmore. Please check with them directly to ensure their regular operations are not suspended or restricted due to Covid-19.

• Banff Airporter (banffairporter.com) – 30% Discount on Private Charters for BLC Employees
• Brewster Express (https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/brewster-express/)
• Rocky Mountain Shuttle (rockiesshuttle.ca)
• Three Sister’s Taxi (threesisterstaxiab.ca) – Shuttle (scheduled) or Private Taxi (anytime)
• The Banff Express (thebanffexpress.com) – From Downtown only (would need to Taxi or Über from Airport to pickup location)

If you do not have a car you do not require a park pass.

If you have a car in Banff you need a Vehicle Park Pass.  This is free if you are a resident of Banff.  You will need to show your proof of residence.  Register for your Resident’s Park Pass at the Banff Visitor Centre (located on Banff Ave.), or by contacting Parks Canada at (403-762-1550).

All vehicles require a National Parks Pass to park in Banff. Visitors purchase these at the Parks gate when coming into Banff based on their dates of stay, however parks passes are FREE for residents of Banff.

When travelling to Banff, use the “Through Traffic” lane to bypass the gate and register for a free Parks Pass at the Banff Visitor Centre (located on Banff Ave.), or by contacting Parks Canada at (403-762-1550).

If you will be living in Employee Housing, please do not make any travel plans until your Move-in Appointment or First Scheduled Shift has been confirmed.

No, due to unpredictable occupancy levels we cannot confirm roommate details in advance.

If you’ve requested to live with a specific person, we will make every effort to accommodate your request, with first priority given to couples. However, arrangements may not be in place immediately upon your arrival and may require you to be separated until we can secure a couples unit for you.

• All major appliances (refrigerator, oven & stove)
• Furniture (bed, wardrobe, couch, dining table)
• Kitchenware (plates & dishes, cutlery, cooking utensils, pots & pans, microwave, etc.)
• Other things (clothing irons, television, drapery, basic cleaning supplies, vacuum, etc.)

You are responsible for:

• Bedding and linen (pillow, blanket, towel, fitted & flat sheet, pillow case)
  *We can provide the above items for purchase if required, and payment will be collected through payroll deduction
• Any personal belongings (clothing & toiletries, groceries, etc.)

*Personal furniture pieces are not permitted in employee housing*

There is Coin Operated Laundry ($3 for wash, $2 for dry) at staff accommodation. You must provide your own detergent, dryer sheets, etc.

A uniform is required for most positions, and will be provided to you on your first day of work.

Unless otherwise instructed by your direct Manager, please report to your first shift wearing black dress pants and black non-slip shoes or sneakers.

Banff: Post mail is not delivered to physical addresses in Banff. You must register for one of the two methods for collecting mail at the Post Office before it arrives. Do not send your personal mail to your work location.

1. Register for General Delivery (the first 3 months are free, and then you must pay to continue using)
2. Open a P.O. Box (FREE, but you must provide proof of residency – i.e. Employment Letter)

Canmore: Mail is delivered to your physical address.