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Banff Centre

Is Banff Centre open and back to “normal”?

While we are currently very excited to be welcoming artists, leaders and guests back to campus, Banff Centre and the Bow Valley has been deeply impacted by the pandemic. Banff Centre is currently rebuilding and is actively recruiting for various front line positions. This may appear like a quieter campus for guests who have come to campus prior to March 2020. We will continue to do our absolute best to serve all our guests who visit campus.  

Please contact Jennifer Knorr, Manager, Stewardship, Research and Events, 403.431.1109 or Jennifer_Knorr@banffcentre.ca or Jim Olver, Director, Guest Services, 403 762 6123 or Jim_Olver@banffcentre.ca with any questions. 

Covid-19

What are Banff Centre’s COVID-19 protocols and restrictions?

Banff Centre is following all recommended Alberta Health Services restrictions and protocols. In the event that this changes, Banff Centre will notify registered guests via email. Please view our On-Campus Measures here: banffcentre.ca/covid-19-measures

Events

Where are the events?

If you are joining us for the reception and dinner it will take place in rooms 102/103/105 of the Kinnear Centre for Creativity and Innovation; building 6 on the campus map found here. Please note tables will be in groups of 8 and the team has made their best efforts to accommodate all seating requests. 

The Jenny Belzberg Theatre Grand Opening Concert and the Community Concert will take place in the newly revitalized Jenny Belzberg Theatre (formerly the Eric Harvie Theatre); building 17. 

Itinerary

What is the schedule of events again?

Saturday, May 7, 2022

•    5:00 p.m. Family and Friends Cocktail Reception and Dinner 
•    8:00 p.m. Jenny Belzberg Theatre Grand Opening Concert 
•    10:00 p.m. Post-Performance Reception for invited guests

Sunday, May 8, 2022

•    9:00 a.m. Breakfast invited guests
•    3:00 p.m. Jenny Belzberg Theatre Grand Opening Free Community Concert 

Tickets

Are the events ticketed?

A ticket is not required if you are joining us for the Family and Friends Cocktail Reception and Dinner. Your show ticket will be provided at your place setting.

If you are joining for the show and post reception, your Jenny Belzberg Theatre Grand Opening Concert ticket will be emailed to you via the Banff Centre Box Office. These can either be printed at home or scanned via your phone at the door. This ticket will also allow you access to the Post-Performance reception. 

You will require a ticket with assigned seating to attend the 8:00 p.m. Jenny Belzberg Theatre Grand Opening Concert on May 7, 2022 and the 3:00 p.m. Community Concert on Sunday, May 8, 2022. 
 

Are there still tickets available for the Sunday, May 8 community concert?

Please contact the Box Office team at 1.800.413.8368 or 403.762.6301 and they will advise you on availably for tickets for the Sunday, May 8 community concert. 

Food and Beverage

I have a dietary request but forgot to include on the registration form.

Please contact Jennifer Knorr, Manager, Stewardship, Research and Events, 403.431.1109 or Jennifer_Knorr@banffcentre.ca and she will advise the chef.

Dress and Weather

What should I wear?

Concert cocktail attire is requested. We recommend a casual suit, cocktail dress, or business attire.

What type of weather should we expect?

Average temperatures in early May is 14°C / 57°F during the day and to 1°C / 33.8°F at night. It is recommended to bring a jacket as the weather in Banff can be cool in the evenings and you will be moving between facilities.

Transportation and Parking

Where do I arrive?

Maps and directions to Banff Centre are available on our website banffcentre.ca/maps-and-directions

If you are staying onsite, please check-in at our Front Desk located in the Professional Development Centre building at the Banff Centre; please refer to our on-line map for location. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. onwards, and check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

Will you have valet service?

At this time, we unfortunately will not be able to guarantee valet service.

How do I find my way around campus?

Please visit Getting Around Campus here: banffcentre.ca/visit/campus.

Where should I park?

Parking is located in the Becker parking lot beside the Professional Development Centre and at the parkade under the Music & Sound Building. All parking is complimentary.

Are there any taxi services?

Local taxi service is available through Banff Transportation Group Ltd. at 403.762.0000. Please visit the Professional Development Centre should you require assistance booking a taxi.

Is the Banff Airporter running?

Banff Airporter offers shuttle service to and from the Calgary International Airport; for further information please visit the Banff Airporter website banffairporter.com.

How do I get a Banff National Park Pass and how much does it cost?

There is a national park entry fee which is charged to all visitors stopping in Banff National Park. Revenues collected from sales of the park pass are used to support visitor services and facilities in Canada’s national parks. Park pass fees are determined based on the number of people travelling and the type of vehicle entering the park.

Park passes can be purchased at any of the entry gates into Banff National Park, at the Parks Canada Information Centre located in downtown Banff (224 Banff Avenue), or on-line in advance of your visit through Banff Lake Louise Tourism.

Please contact: Parks Canada at 403-762-1550 for national park pass information, camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, and wildlife information.

Transportation Between Buildings

It is raining (or snowing) during the event. How do we get between buildings?

Banff Airporter will be offering a complimentary shuttle service following the dinner to the Jenny Belzberg Theatre and following the concert to the post reception in the Kinnear Centre for Creativity and Innovation.

Accommodation

What are the hotel check in and check out times?

Check-in time is after 4:00 p.m. on arrival day. You may request to check-in earlier, but we cannot guarantee that your room will be ready. Guest services will be happy to take your bags and safely store before check in.

Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

I forgot to book a room is there still space available?

For individual reservations, please contact the Reservations team directly: Toll Free: 1 (800) 884-7574 (Canada & U.S.A) or reservations@banffcentre.ca.

Giving

I am inspired to give how can I made a donation to Banff Centre?

Thank you for your interest. To make a donation, please visit banffcentre.ca/artist-fund or 1.888.495.4467