about banff
The
workshop will be held at the Banff International Research Station (BIRS) in the Banff Centre. The
centre is located in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
Average high temperatures in September are 16°C (60°F) and
average lows are 3°C (37°F)
accommodations
Participants at the workshop will be housed in
Corbett Hall at the Banff Center. See the BIRS accommodations
page for more info.
transportation
Banff is situated in the Rocky Mountains about 1 1/2
hours west of Calgary. There is a regular shuttle service from the
Calgary airport to the Banff Centre. Information regarding ground
transportation to/from Calgary can be found at the BIRS
transportation page.
For convenience, we recommend carpooling and
sharing the cost of a rental car. This will give you an opportunity to
see more of the surrounding areas.