Hi Everyone! Here's What’s Happening This Week!

Saturday afternoon at Cascade Creek, a few hundred people will take their clothes off and get into some very cold water. The annual naked swim runs 500 metres from the Parks Canada Park and Ride, which is either convenient or a warning, depending on your plans for the day. The RCMP turned up in 2022; the three editions since have gone unbothered.

You have until September 7 to enjoy any of this for free. That is when the Canada Strong Pass ends, and admission applies again for camping, hiking, or simply driving the Icefields Parkway.

That leaves under two weeks of free entry, which is enough time for the big lakes if you plan them properly. The full-day tour linking Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Johnston Canyon handles the shuttles and timing so you do not have to.

For a night that involves neither cold water nor parking strategy, the Rimrock has reopened after a property-wide reimagination - a new thermal bathhouse, four dining venues and a vinyl listening lounge above the Bow Valley.

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Lake Louise and Moraine Lake take more planning than most visitors expect. This full-day tour keeps it simple, linking them with Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge and Johnston Canyon, so you can focus on the stops rather than the shuttles, parking and timing.

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🏊 Skinny Dipping Event Returns to Banff. The clothing-optional gathering runs Saturday afternoon at Cascade Creek, 500 metres from the Parks Canada Park and Ride. The 2022 edition was interrupted by the RCMP; the three since have not been.

🎟️ Park Fees Return September 8. The Canada Strong Pass ends on September 7, and admission applies again for camping, hiking, or just driving the Icefields Parkway.

❄️ Winter Job Fairs Hit Bow Valley. Bow Valley employers are recruiting for the winter season at Banff's Moose Hotel on September 15, then Canmore's Malcolm Hotel on September 22. Both start at 1 pm.

⛷️ Lake Louise Adds Runs Off Richardson's Ridge. New runs across Richardson's Ridge arrive for 26-27, including a green run tying Merlin's to the chair. The ridge itself only opened this year, bringing 200 acres.

🐻 Bears Feeding on Berries Park-Wide. Black and grizzly bears are feeding along trails, roads and campgrounds throughout the parks, and are easily surprised. Carry bear spray, travel in groups, and report sightings.

☀️ Sunshine sticks around, but the thermostat's about to take a real dip - Wednesday stays mainly sunny at a warm 28°C, Thursday holds that sunshine at 26°C, and Friday cools off noticeably to 20°C, with still clear skies. Friday's the day you'll want that jacket back out. Full Forecast Here

♨️ Quiet trails, hidden waterfalls. This three-hour walk covers geothermal springs past hidden waterfalls, with a guide who spots the wildlife before you do. Book the Thermal Waters walk

🍽️ Castle Food Experience at Banff Springs Hotel - Three hours inside the Castle in the Rockies, taking in five food and drink pairings across the Rundle Bar, wine cellar and main dining room, with a chef's demonstration behind the scenes and a parting gift at the end.

🥾 Thermal Waters and Hidden Waterfalls Walk - Starting at the Cave and Basin, where Canada's park system began, this three-hour guided walk links bubbling hot springs with waterfalls well away from the roadside crowds, and your guide carries bear spray.

🚌 Moraine Lake Big Bus Shuttle - Private cars have been off Moraine Lake Road since 2023, so the double-decker shuttle running from Deer Lodge is a tidy way in. Your ticket covers parking, five minutes' walk from the Lake Louise shoreline.

🗺️ Where does The Boss roam? His range covers Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay - a reminder that wildlife in the Rockies moves across a vast, connected landscape with no regard for boundaries.

🥩 What kind of food is Banff known for? Canadian classics and Alberta beef feature heavily - Banff's restaurants lean into local ingredients, with everything from hearty comfort food to upscale tasting menus available.

📅 What is the best time of year to visit Bow Falls? The trail is open year-round and rewards a visit in every season - spring brings powerful flows, autumn colour, and winter transforms it into a quiet icy scene.

After a property-wide reimagination, Rimrock has reopened with a new thermal wellness bathhouse and four fresh dining venues, including a vinyl listening lounge, high above the Bow Valley.

See what's new at Rimrock Banff

Yesterday’s Question: Which ski resort is shown here, accessible via Gondola in summer?

✅Answer: 4) Sunshine Village - 70% Correct

Sunshine Village is easy to reach once the summer gondola is running, with several hiking trails crossing the meadows.

📅 Featured events for today are listed below. Visit our website for a complete list.

FULL EVENT CALENDAR

Wednesday, August 26

All Day | Local Art Exhibit | Elevation Place | Canmore

10:00 | Banff Farmers Market | Central Park | Banff

15:00 | Free Range Country | Carter-Ryan Theatre | Canmore

18:00 | Wednesday Mountain Bike Ride | Canmore Brewing Co | Canmore

18:00 | Sunset Festival @ Banff Gondola | Banff Gondola | Banff

19:00 | Music Bingo | Melissa's Missteak | Banff

19:00 | Open Mic Night | The Local | Canmore

19:00 | Trivia Night | The Stand Easy | Jasper

19:30 | OH, ANNE! | Canmore Collegiate High School | Canmore

19:30 | Free Range Country | Carter-Ryan Theatre | Canmore

19:30 | Jasper Historical Tour | Jasper Town | Jasper

20:30 | Line Dancing Beginners | The Dusty Boot | Banff

21:00 | Open Mic/Jam Night | Rose and Crown Canmore | Canmore

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