Conference Experience THE BANFF CENTRE

The Banff Centre is a globally respected arts, cultural, educational institution, and conference centre. A catalyst for creativity, the Centre inspires artists, the mountain community, and business and community leaders from Canada and around the world. An ideal setting for your conference, meeting, or retreat

“This is a superb meeting venue for organizations who have serious work to accomplish and who prefer professional conference support. In my 35 years in the business of planning and organizing meetings and learning events, I have yet to experience a better location or better services.” Peter Greene, PCL Construction

Picturesque Conferences is a core activity of The Banff Centre, providing delegates from Alberta, Canada, and around the world with world-class meeting facilities in a specialized environment that fosters a creative and inspirational learning experience.

“The service is what set you apart from other locations and is what will make us come back in the future. Thanks again for your hard work!” Megan Murphy, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Unparalleled Facilities The Banff Centre features over 60 exceptional meeting facilities, lecture theatres, and auditoriums to accommodate groups from five to 1,000. Every conceivable space for interaction, contemplation, or instruction is at your disposal in 72,000 square feet of meeting space.

The Max Bell Building features a tiered 330 seat auditorium, 17 meeting rooms of varying capacities, as well as a large central foyer.

Ideal Environment “The Centre was the perfect setting to allow the delegates to become creators. They were comfortable, relaxed, and inspired by the surroundings. Tactical things – like the natural lighting – allowed the strategic to flourish.” Elizabeth Henderson, Meeting Professionals International

“The Banff Centre provides a unique and flexible environment for any size or scope of conference. It is close enough to downtown to take advantage of the attractions while being far enough away to get the true experience of being in the wilderness of the Canadian Rockies with all its wildlife and ruggedness.” Susan Smed, University of Calgary

From our knowledgeable conference planning professionals, to our award-winning Chef, to our friendly hospitality staff: our focus is you. Inspired Service

“The Banff Centre is a wonderfully scenic environment to hold an annual retreat. The new Vistas Dining Room offers a majestic view of the mountains, and has a wonderful selection of meals. It is truly a mountain retreat!” Maureen Nicholson, Calgary Public Teachers

Exceptional “We have held our conference at The Banff Centre for more than 35 years. The level of organization, service, and hospitality has been tremendous, and the ongoing improvements to the Centre have only enhanced what has always been a wonderful experience.” Bob McMahon, Banff International Conference on Behavioural Science

The Banff Centre’s flexible dining experiences are designed to beautifully complement your conference stay.

Comfort and Convenience Over 400 guest bedrooms provide a wide range of accommodation options. The Professional Development Centre, a spectacular pine lodge, offers 171 superior bedrooms and suites with full hotel amenities and stone fireplaces.

“As a first time conference organizer I appreciated the thoroughness and attention to detail of both the conference sales manager and conference services manager. Their knowledge and experience enabled our group to enjoy a worry-free and productive two days.” Debbie Trumbley, Calgary Regional EMS Partnership

“The staff at The Banff Centre are professional and expert at the business of holding conferences – we cannot think of a better venue for our event.” Ross B. McNichol, Small Practitioner Forums Inc. Outstanding

Expand your conference experience through our exceptional events or recreation facilities. Exceptional Amenities “The Banff Centre was the perfect place for our team-building weekend – everything we needed was at our availability, the staff was great, the food plentiful and delicious.” Simonne Walsh, Champions Career Centre Limited

Magnificent Each year, thousands of talented artists and cultural leaders in the performing, visual, literary, and media arts come to Banff for professional development or to create new work. Their work is showcased throughout the year through public performances, exhibitions, and events.

To complement your stay, you can enjoy superb recreation facilities in the Centre’s Sally Borden Building. With a 25 metre swimming pool, saunas, whirlpool and wading pools, daily fitness classes, climbing wall, squash court, indoor running track, full exercise room, and on-site massage therapists, your body can be as inspired as your mind.

“The service was incredible! Any request or need we had was responded to instantaneously. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere great, and the food amazing!” Natasha Gordon-Brown, UChurch

“The Banff Centre sets the standard in providing professional corporate services for conferences, at the same time offering quality hotel amenities for their guests. Excellent service and program offerings!” Leanne Calderwood, EnCana Drilling and EnCana Completions

The Banff Centre Conference Experience Conferences at The Banff Centre Box 1020, Banff, Alberta, Canada T1L 1H5 Toll Free: