Town of Banff

Streets & Parking

The Town of Banff maintains approximately 45 kilometers of roadways. Our streets crews sweep in early spring once the snow has melted, rebuild and repave in summer and snowclear through the winter.

Experiencing a problem with Banff's streets? Use our action request form to alert us.

Streetlights and Stoplights

We have 550 street lights and nine intersections with stoplights. Most repairs are performed by Fortis Alberta. Report a street light that's not working, using our interactive map.

  Streetlight Issues Reporting Map

Please be aware that it can take up to a month for a lamp to be repaired.

Please contact Town of Banff Operations at 403.762.1240 to report non working traffic control signals.

Parking

Parking in Banff is at a premium, particularly downtown, and for larger vehicles like motorcoach buses and recreational vehicles (RVs). Residents' best bet to avoid frustration and delays is to take the road less travelled - leave your vehicle at home at walk, Roam or bike around town.

Visitors, check our interactive maps for parking locations.

Watch where and how long you park.Tickets are issued for all infractions, including over-limits, using handicapped parking stalls without proper identification and parking RVs and motorcoaches (motorhomes, campervans, etc.) in non-designated areas.

• Handicapped Parking Map for Downtown Banff ( PDF - 926 kb)

Street Use Permits

If you're planning a special event, or wish to occupy part of the street or sidewalk for work, you must obtain a street use permit. Find out more.