By air: Calgary Airport is served by major airlines. Rocky Mountain Sky Shuttle (888-762-8754; 762-5200), Brewster Transportation (762-6767) Greyline Transportation (762-9102) and Banff Airporter (762-3330) will get you from the airport to Banff.

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By car: Banff is 85 miles west of Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway, a 90-minute drive. Ski Banff@Norquay is on Norquay Road, one exit past Banff. The Sunshine Village exit is 5 miles west of Banff; it’s 5 more miles to the gondola base parking area. Free shuttles pick up skiers at 11 Banff hotels and the bus depot.Check the website for updates on pick-up sites, schedules and fares.

Getting around: It is possible to ski Banff and Lake Louise without a rental car by using free shuttlebuses offered with the Tri-Area Lift Ticket to the ski areas. The Happy Bus takes you within the town and region (noon to midnight only between Oct. 1 and April 30, C$2 a ride). Taxis are available too, but that can add up quickly. For spectacular sightseeing and exploring, it’s best to have a car.Again, check the website for shuttle schedules and fares.