Weather
The weather in August is generally comfortable, with daytime temperatures averaging +21°C
(70°F) and 7°C (44°F) at night.
Check the weather for Banff a few days prior to departure at:
Celsius and Fahrenheit
What to Wear?
Dress at the meeting and all social gatherings will be business casual. It's wise to also bring some warm outer wear and gloves in case of unseasonably cool weather and for high-altitude events like the evening at the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Special Needs
On the registration form please identify any food allergies or special needs you or your travel companion(s) have (wheelchair access, medical conditions, etc).
About Alberta
To help answer your questions, we have provided the following Internet links to popular Alberta websites. From learning about our agriculture industry to planning to extend your stay, you'll find the information right here!
Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development - the Government of Alberta's agriculture website which includes information and data on trade.
100 Years of Alberta
Click here to see a 6-minute video about Alberta's 100th anniversary in 2005.
Travel Alberta - information about accommodation, restaurants, shopping, weather, maps, attractions and much more. Includes a currency converter.
Brewster - Information on the Rocky Mountains' most famous vacation planners and motorcoach charter services.
Banff - Click here for information on local restaurants, hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, rafting, and Grizzly Bear Tours.
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Banff's first hotel opened to the public in June 1988, and continues to offer warm hospitality, stunning vistas, European-style Spa and a golf course set amongst the wildlife and mountains.
Cave and Basin and the Upper Hot Springs - tourist attractions very near the Rimrock Resort Hotel.
Banff National Park/Lake Louise
Founded in 1885 after the chance discovery of hot springs on Sulphur Mountain, Banff National Park became Canada's first national park and the world's third.
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park is the largest of Canada's Rocky Mountain parks. Jasper spans 10,878 square kilometers (4,200 square miles) of broad valleys, rugged mountains, glaciers, forests, alpine meadows and wild rivers.
Columbia Ice Fields
This is the largest ice field south of Alaska. Shimmering glacial ice and snow cover some 389 square kilometers (233 square miles). The Ice fields are located between Banff and Jasper (112 miles or 180 km from Banff, approximately 2 hours drive).
Kananaskis Country
Located west of Calgary, Kananaskis Country offers vacation activities for everyone. Golfing, hiking, kayaking, and so much more are possible in the Canadian Rockies.
Calgary Heritage Park
This historic re-creation of Calgary in the early 1900's covers 66 acres of lush parkland. Heritage Park is a must see. It is located minutes from downtown Calgary.
Calgary Zoo
Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park. If you are an animal lover the Calgary Zoo is a must.
Spruce Meadows
Spruce Meadows is located 45 minutes south of Calgary in the foothills of the majestic Canadian Rockies. This picturesque complex has captivated a worldwide audience in the sport of show jumping.
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump bears witness to a buffalo-herding custom practiced by First Nations people, and their understanding of topography. This remarkable exhibit is a must stop for every visitor to Alberta. It is located approximately 180 kilometers south of Calgary.
Royal Tyrrell Museum
Located at Drumheller, Alberta (approximately one hour east of Calgary), the museum is the home of the world's largest dinosaur.
