Symposium Logistics

The 2016 Symposium on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and all pre-Symposium workshops, will take place at the Banff Park Lodge, 222 Lynx Street, Banff, Alberta Canada T1L 1K5 (800.661.9266). Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff is easily accessible from the Calgary International Airport (YYC). Below you will find information about getting to Calgary, getting to Banff, and staying at the Banff Park Lodge.

To learn more about Calgary, Banff, Banff National Park, and Alberta, simply follow the links provided.

Presentation Logistics

PC Laptops, speakers and projection equipment will be provided in each workshop and concurrent session room.

If you are planning to show a video, please note that wifi speeds may be variable.

Easels, poster boards (3' x 4') or (4' x 3'), and Velcro will be provided for posters.

Staying at the Banff Park Lodge

Located in downtown Banff, only a few steps from the Bow River, the Banff Park Lodge will again be the location for the Symposium on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning as well as the pre-symposium workshops.

Online Website Hotel Reservations:

Attendees may make room reservations by going to www.banffparklodge.com and selecting Group Guest Room Bookings (under Book Now).

Provide the Group ID and Password and leave Group Contact Password blank.

Group ID #25203
Password is #37005612

Please note that the 2016 Symposium room block is available until October 11, 2016. After October 11th, please call 1-800-661-9266.

Getting to Calgary

By Air: Located in Calgary’'s northeast quadrant, the Calgary International Airport (YYC) is served by more than twenty airlines with direct flights to and from many major national and international cities.

By Car: Calgary is located in southern Alberta along the Trans Canada Highway (Alberta 1) between Banff and Medicine Hat Alberta, south of Edmonton on Alberta 2.  From the US, take Interstate 15 (becomes Alberta 4, 3, and 2) north from Sunburst MT. For road conditions in Calgary go to the Alberta Motor Association.

Getting to Banff

By Car: Banff Alberta is due west of Calgary approximately 130 km (90 minutes) on the Trans Canada Highway (Alberta 1), or due east of Kamloops BC approximately 500 km (6.5 hours) on the Trans Canada Highway (BC 1).  Because the city of Banff is located within Banff National Park, those driving to the Symposium will be required to pay a park fee upon entry. For road conditions in the mountain parks go to the Alberta Motor Association.

By Shuttle: Delegates receive a 15% discount on the Banff Airporter's scheduled shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and Banff. This brings the price including GST to $54.00 One Way and $105.23 Return / person.

Click here and proceed through the reservation and type - symposium - in the Promo Code section on the final payment page.

About the Weather

Banff is all about mountains, wilderness, and changeable weather; it is fairly sheltered and on average in-town winter temperatures range from highs of 1ºC (32ºF) to lows of -8ºC (18ºF). Pleasant, warm Chinook winds often make for mild winters in the region, and both summer and winter weather can be found during a single week. In November, ski resorts will be open but probably making snow. For current conditions go to Environment Canada.

For additional information please contact the Institute for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning at Mount Royal University: sotlinstitute@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5503.