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Permits & Licenses - Banff National Park |
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| Parks Canada 101 Mountain Ave Box 900 Banff, AB T1L 1K2 |
Permits for specific activities require an "application for appropriate use" and a review process. Fees vary depending on activity. Licenses are for one year and are renewable. Activities that may occur within Town of Banff boundaries require a license from the Town plus a fee. |
Activity |
Requirements |
| Guiding |
Requirements include Heritage Interpretation Course and Guide Certification - 8 week course. Municipal Officer 762-1530 |
| Fishing and River Rafting | Sites are limited. Municipal Officer 762-1530 |
| Shuttle Service | Requirements may also include operating authority from Alberta Motor Transport. Municipal Officer 762-1530 |
| Other activities | Specific requirements dependent on activity. Municipal Officer 762-1530 |
| Filming & Photography | Footage for commercial, education, stock uses require a proposal and fee with application. Client Services 760-1340 |
Permits & Leases - Alberta Government Lands (including Provincial Parks, Natural Areas, Kananaskis Country, & lands surrounding Canmore & Exshaw) |
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| Resource
CoordinatorAlberta Community Development
- Canmore
Area Suite 201 - 800 Railway Ave Canmore, AB T1W 1P1 |
Phone:
403-678-5508 Fax: 403-678-5505 Toll-free connection: 310-0000 |
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Permit & Activity |
Requirements |
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| Guiding and Instruction Permits | Fee & Application & Valid Liability Insurance | |
| Special Event Permits | Letter of Authority or Application, & Valid Liability Insurance Contact: Permit Officer 403-932-2388 |
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| Commercial Filming
and Still Photography Permits |
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Lease & Activity |
Requirements |
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| Miscellaneous Land
Lease: For controlled access sites e.g. golf course, hotel, youth hostel |
Alberta
Tourism and Recreation Leasing (ATRL) process necessary for lease for tourism purposes on
provincial land. Fee and requirements dependent on type of land - public or protected, Green Zone or White Zone. |
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| License of
Occupation: e.g. ski hill |
Fee and requirements dependent on type of land - public or protected, Green Zone or White Zone. | |
| Facility operating agreement: e.g. campground operations | Fee and requirements dependent on type of land - public or protected, Green Zone or White Zone. | |
Permits & Licenses - Town of Banff |
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Activity |
Requirements |
| Income earning activities within the townsite e.g. guiding, special events, shuttle service & filming | Initial inquiries to Community Services 762-1251. Processing of required permits and/or licenses may take 3+ months. |
| Business Licensing | Business Bylaws Department 762-1201 |