Welcome to The Banff Centre

Located in Banff National Park, a world heritage site in the heart of Canada’s spectacular Rocky Mountains, The Banff Centre is Canada’s only post secondary learning institution dedicated to the arts, mountain culture, and leadership programming.

For 75 years, artists have come to Banff from around the world for professional development of their art and their creativity. Business leaders and leaders from the world’s mountain communities join conference guests in the pursuit of creative inspiration and renewal. Our campus offers superb educational, recreational and conference amenities. A centre for creative excellence in many disciplines, The Banff Centre is a unique educational and cultural institution located in a magnificent campus setting.

For more information about The Banff Centre, spend some time on this web site. You can visit our programming areas, conference division, and even take a virtual tour of the Centre. We also look forward to welcoming you in person.

Mary E. Hofstetter
President and Chief Executive Officer