Geobiology 2025 will be held in picturesque Banff National Park from May 20-24th, 2025 at the Banff Park Lodge conveniently located in close proximity to the Banff Town Centre and National Park.
Banff, founded in 1885, is Canada’s first National Park and attracts visitors from around the world each year. Located a short distance from Calgary International Airport (~150 km), Banff is nestled in the Bow Valley and is home to some of Canada’s most iconic scenery. Banff has a number of amenities and outdoor activities making it an ideal place to spend a few extra days or bring the family. Both Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, iconic mountain settings, are located only an hour away from the conference centre. They include world-class restaurants, shopping, as well as several museums and historic sites. For those interested in spending some time in the great outdoors, there is a great deal of hiking, road or mountain biking, horseback riding, climbing, white water rafting, canoeing, and even a via ferreta easily accessible from Banff.
The conference centre itself offers guided tours and hikes. Information can be found here.
For well-seasoned travellers there is a multitude of information on what activities are available within the spring season on the National Parks Canada website.
