Experience Banff Without the Stress
Premium guided tours through Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and Banff National Park. Same guide, same vehicle, all day.
This is paragraph text. Click it or hit the Manage Text button to change the font, color, size, format, and more. To set up site-wide paragraph and title styles, go to Site Theme.
SHUTTLES/TOURS
PRIVATE TOURS
TRANSFERS
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise
Larch Valley
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise
Larch Valley
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise
Larch Valley
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise
Larch Valley
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise
Larch Valley
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise
Larch Valley
Plan Your Trip
Events in Banff and the Canadian Rockies
Festivals, concerts, weddings, and gatherings across the mountain towns.
The Canadian Rockies host a full calendar of events across the mountain towns: international film festivals, folk music gatherings, outdoor concerts, trail races, winter light festivals, and private celebrations at some of the most distinctive venues in the country. This page covers what is happening, where it happens, and how to get there.
Experience Banff Without the Stress
Premium guided tours through Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and Banff National Park. Same guide, same vehicle, all day.
Moraine Lake
Shared Tours
Private Tours
Experience Banff Without the Stress
Premium guided tours through Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and Banff National Park. Same guide, same vehicle, all day.
Shuttles & Tours
Private Tours
Transfers
5 stars, 500 times over
4.95 average on Google, and we're counting.
Canmore's #1 pick
Ranked first out of 87 tours on Tripadvisor
Skip the parking
Pickups in Canmore, Harvey Heights, and Banff because mountain roads are more fun from the passenger seat.
True mountain locals
Your guide calls these mountains home and will introduce you to them like old friends.
No crowded buses
Groups capped at 14, so your guide knows your name and the mountains feel like yours.
Simple, Reliable, and Hassle-Free
Transfers start from $49 per person.
Your Group
A private transfer is exactly what it sounds like: your group, your vehicle, your route. Direct from your pickup to your destination, with the meeting point always at your front step or your terminal.
Door-to-door Service
We pick you up at your hotel, your terminal, or your rental property. We drop you at the door of wherever you're going.
Getting to Events in the Rockies
Getting a group to and from an event venue in the mountains requires planning beyond what works in a city. Parking at most major venues is limited. Some venues are on roads with access restrictions. A private transport option handles all of that.
Canmore Travel runs private event transfers throughout the region, covering weddings, corporate events, festivals, concerts, and private celebrations. Up to 14 passengers per vehicle, pickup from locations across Canmore, Harvie Heights, and Banff.
For events with specific pickup or multi-stop requirements, contact us directly. Lenka handles all event bookings personally.
★ 4.95
950+ reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, and GetYourGuide
Event Transport by Destination
Banff
Private group transport to weddings, festivals, concerts, and events in Banff.
Canmore
Private group transport to weddings, festivals, concerts, and events in Canmore.
Fernie
Private group transport to weddings, festivals, concerts, and events in Fernie.
Golden
Private group transport to weddings, festivals, concerts, and events in Golden.
Invermere
Private group transport to weddings, festivals, concerts, and events in Invermere.
Jasper
Private group transport to weddings, festivals, concerts, and events in Jasper.
Lake Louise
Private group transport to weddings, festivals, concerts, and events in Lake Louise.
Revelstoke
Private group transport to weddings, festivals, concerts, and events in Revelstoke.
The Events Worth Planning Around
The mountain towns punch above their weight for events. Banff in particular has a world-class arts and culture facility in the Banff Centre, which runs programming year-round.
Late October / Early November · Banff
Annual
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival
One of the world's premier mountain culture festivals, held at the Banff Centre. Over a week of film screenings, author events, and public programming. Draws a global audience to a small mountain town for several days each year.
June through August · Banff
Annual
Banff Summer Arts Festival
A season of theatre, music, opera, and dance programming at the Banff Centre. Performances range from student showcases to internationally recognized productions running through the summer months.
August Long Weekend · Canmore
Annual
Canmore Folk Music Festival
A three-day outdoor music festival in Canmore's Centennial Park. One of Alberta's longest-running folk festivals, drawing performers and audiences from across North America.
October · Jasper
Annual
Jasper Dark Sky Festival
A multi-day celebration of Jasper National Park's certified dark-sky preserve status, with public astronomy sessions, guest speakers, and guided night events. One of the few festivals of its kind at high elevation.
January through March · Banff and Lake Louise
Annual
Banff and Lake Louise Winter Festival
A rotating series of winter events across the two communities: ice sculpture competitions, ski events at the resorts, and community programming through the heart of winter.
Current event listings: banfflakelouise.com | tourismcanmore.com | banffcentre.ca
Event Venues Worth Knowing
Understanding the venues helps with planning. Several of the most significant venues in the region are remote by mountain-town standards, which means parking and access are real logistical factors.
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
A residential arts campus on Tunnel Mountain in Banff, with multiple performance venues. Most festivals and major performances happen here. On-site parking is limited during large events; a 15-minute walk from central Banff Avenue.
Parking: Limited at events
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
One of the most recognizable hotel venues in Canada. Hosts weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations in grand ballroom and garden settings. Access to the hotel grounds during large events is restricted.
Parking: Restricted at events
Rimrock Resort Hotel
On Sulphur Mountain above Banff, with banquet and conference facilities. Accessible only by the road up the mountain. Transport logistics for large group events require planning ahead.
Access: Mountain road only
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
A lakeside hotel venue at Lake Louise, one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the country. The lake road has restricted access in summer; event guests typically need coordinated transport.
Access: Restricted summer road
Canmore Venues
The Canmore Hotel, the Cornerstone Theatre, and various parks and outdoor spaces. Growing event infrastructure with good access from the Trans-Canada Highway.
Parking: Varies by venue
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
A lakeside lodge venue at Patricia Lake in Jasper, with conference and event facilities. Located outside Jasper townsite on a road with limited winter access.
Access: Outside townsite
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Canmore Travel handle transport for a wedding?
Yes. Wedding transport is one of the most common event requests we handle. We can coordinate pickup for the wedding party, guests, or both, from accommodation across Canmore, Harvie Heights, and Banff to the venue and back. For multi-vehicle or large group requirements, contact us directly.
How do I find out what events are happening during my visit?
The most reliable current listings are at banfflakelouise.com, tourismcanmore.com, and banffcentre.ca for arts programming. For Jasper events, jaspercanadianrockies.com maintains a current calendar.
Is parking available at most event venues in Banff?
Limited. The Banff Centre and Fairmont Banff Springs both have on-site parking, but it fills during major events. The Chateau Lake Louise has restricted road access in summer. For most large events, arranging shared transport for your group in advance is the practical approach.
How far in advance should I book event transport?
For summer weddings and major festivals, four to eight weeks in advance is recommended. For smaller events or off-peak dates, a week or two is usually sufficient. Contact us as early as possible for events during the Banff Mountain Film Festival (late October) or peak summer wedding season.
