The BEST Conference facility in Canada. Period.

The BEST Conference facility in Canada. Period.

Been coming to the Banff Centre for Conferences for 18 years and it is simply the finest gathering place in Canada for groups - period.

THIS year however I was blown away by the Lloyd Hall renovation! Small rooms but highly contemporary wood themed design. New washroom too, stand up shower with a rain shower head!! I was in heaven all week falling asleep and waking up to a huge window at the foot of the bed. And there are gathering areas on the third and first floor, also bright contemporary spaces.

Here s another bonus - Lloyd Hall used to be dingy/studenty type lodging so no one stayed there - NOW with the reno it s also attached to the Vistas Dining room AND the Sally Borden building underground so you can walk over in Gym/Swimming gear!

If you are a meeting planner or new to the Centre the Kinnear Building is an outstanding place for meetings and conferences.

MacLab Bistro is THE place to have a glass of wine and enjoy a view like none other.

Vistas Dining room is no cafeteria! Each day brings new creative delights of local and healthy but delicious and delectable food. You will need to hike and swim each day :)

The Sally Borden building has a full gym, massive swimming pool with hot tub and steam rooms as well as a full climbing room and daily yoga.

Lastly, you can t visit without being greeted by the gracious Jim Olver. A king of a man he is the living embodiment of the Banff Centre and the master of hospitality. Seriously, take his number and text him any time.

I m part of a professional business community ( called CAGP ) who have been coming to the Banff Centre for 29 years and our thousands of members think of it as a second home now.

Always improving, consistently memorable, affordable and unforgettable.