Town of Banff

Visitor Experience

2010:

• Park visitation was up by approximately 20,000 visitors (less than 1%) over 2009
• 26 events were permitted or hosted by the Town; 24 in 2009
• The value of in-kind* Town support was reduced by 12.4%  to  $6,149, after nearly doubling in value from  2008 to 2009

By the numbers:

• 2010: 3,134,378 park visitors
• 2009: 3,114,534 park visitors

What affected 2010 results?

• Alberta tourism industry is beginning to see a recovery from the global economic downturn
• The national parks continue to be the most popular Alberta destination for the international traveller

For more information about the Town's special events:

• Special events