Elk are dangerous, especially during the spring calving season and the fall rutting season. The grounds of The Banff Centre include natural areas with alpine or sub-alpine flora. Protect this fragile environment by keeping to pathways and sidewalks and please don't litter. Help conserve energy by switching off lights and equipment when leaving studios or rooms. Conveniently placed containers for recycling glass bottles and pop cans are placed in most buildings.
Paper recycling is carried out in most offices.
There are also recycling facilities for metal, glass, paper and cardboard in the Town of Banff. Weather Banff has a cool, dry climate. Although yearly precipitation is only in the 500 mm range, summer rainstorms can last for days. Snow is not unheard of in July and August and autumn comes early. Often the leaves are gone by late September and temperatures dip below freezing.