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Current Weather
Forecast: The Weather Network
Alberta Highway Conditions: 511 Alberta
Exclusive Discounts and Deals
Rentals
- GearUp — mention “Elk and Owl” for 10% off.
Shuttles
- Airporter — use promo code MLSERVICES for 15% off.
- Moraine Lake Bus Co. — seasonal service.
Tours
- Banff Tours — a variety of local experiences.
- Into The Wild Tours — use promo code intothewild10 for 10% off.
- Banff Gondola tickets available.
- Canmore Rafting Tours — use promo code ELKOWL23 for 20% off.
- Discover Banff Tours — use promo code DBTFUN for 10% off.
Direction Information
- Must-see spots: maps available in our app.
- Recommended dining: maps available in our app.
Transportation Links
- Banff/Canmore Public Bus: Roam Transit.
- Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Shuttles: Parks Canada.
- Calgary Airport Shuttles: Banff Airporter.
- Banff to Canmore to Calgary Shuttles: The Banff Express.
- Taxi & limo services available locally.
Hiking Resources
- Trails search engine and reviews: AllTrails.
- Browse by activity: 10Adventures.
- Real-time conditions and reports: Parks Canada.
- 7 family hikes: Read our blog post.
Travel Resources
- Banff & Jasper National Parks community group.
- Scenic drive commentary: Gypsy Guide app.
- Official Town of Banff events calendar.
Dining Guides
- Elk & Owl Guidebook: this page.
- Canmore: local dining guide.
- Banff: local dining guide.
Dining Reservations
- Canmore: book via OpenTable.
- Banff: book via OpenTable.
Chefs & Catering
- Organic catering & private chef: Canmore Organic.
- Charcuterie, fondue & Wellington: Valbella Gourmet Foods.
- Buffets, platters & boxed meals: The Iron Goat Catering.