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A Mountaintop Dinner, a Secret Tour, and a Lake Louise Surprise
🌟 What's On Banff - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Kevin J
August 21, 2025
Hey Banff! Tours, Views, and a Sky-High Dinner This Week
This week brings serious mountain magic - with a few unexpected twists.
First, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is doing something special: a luxury retreat giveaway 25% off stays until year-end if you book by September 15. It’s as close to a dream lakeside escape as you’ll find.
Next up, the Banff and Yoho highlights tour is now 25% off through August 30, making it ideal for those seeking iconic views (Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake) without the hassle of planning every detail.
And if dining at 2,042m sounds like your kind of night out, the Lake Louise Ski Resort is offering a mountaintop dinner and cocktail evening giveaway.
Scroll down for the full Banff rundown, plus events, music, food, and family happenings for August and beyond.
🌤️ Weather Watch – Weekly Outlook ( Wed 6 pm)
🛫 Your Questions Answered!🏞️
How do I get to Lake Louise? Check our complete guide here.
Can I park in Banff? Yes, click to find out how
How do I get to Moraine Lake? Not in a car! Find out how here.
Is the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Worth the cost? You need to decide for yourself, our guide will help.
Which gondola should I go on? It depends. We discuss your options here.
🏔️ Banff in Brief - Headlines this Week
🏨 The Iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - A 25% Off Deal
Yes, it's the famous hotel right on the lake, framed by mountains with views of the Victoria Glacier. If you book by 15 Sept, you’ll save 25% on stays to the year-end. See the Fairmonts 'Endless Summer Memories' deal.
🍸 Dinner and cocktails at 2,042m - giveaway alert!
Lake Louise Ski Resort is offering two free tickets to Elevated Evenings at Whitehorn Bistro, featuring a 3-course dinner and cocktails with breathtaking mountaintop views. See details
🧭 Skip the Planning: This Banff/Yoho Tour is 25% off for now
Includes Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & Emerald Lake - this is a great option if you want the highlights without planning the details. Discount runs through Aug 30. Book here
🗺️ Tour Highlights: Your mountain-top moment awaits. Book your ride today! |  |
🌊 Win a luxury wellness retreat at Lake Louise.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is giving away a BASIN Glacial Waters Signature Retreat for two, including a two-night stay, wellness activities, and cocktails on the lakeshore. Enter now
⛰️ Celebrate with Family in the Rockies this September long
The Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is marking summer’s golden hour with live music, outdoor activities, food pop-ups, and family fun from Aug 29 - Sept 1. See the lineup
🚌 Record ridership projected for Banff and Canmore transit
Roam Transit expects to hit 3 million riders in 2025 - five years ahead of schedule - as more visitors ditch their cars to ease congestion in the Bow Valley. Read more
🐻 Banff wildlife crossings cut highway collisions by 80%
Animal-vehicle crashes have plummeted thanks to overpasses, underpasses, and fencing along the Trans-Canada, reconnecting habitats and making roads safer for both people and wildlife. See more
🗺️ Tour Highlights: 🏞️ Stops at Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & Gondola • 👋 Friendly On-Board Host • 🚏 Flexible Hop-On, Hop-Off Schedule • ✅ Seats Guaranteed Book now to explore Banff National Park at your own pace! |  |
🍵 High Socie-TEA at The Stirling’s creekside patio
Canmore’s only high tea offers a refined afternoon with mountain views, savoury bites, and pastries every Friday to Sunday from 1-4 pm at The Malcolm Hotel - reservations required for the patio. Book now
🎭 Final weeks to catch Annie in Canmore
Carter-Ryan Productions’ summer run of Annie has wowed audiences with sold-out shows and standing ovations, but it all wraps up Aug 31 - don’t miss your chance. Get tickets
🔥 Wildfire protection work shuts Canmore Nordic Centre trails
Major trail closures will last until October (some into spring) as crews build a fireguard to shield the Bow Valley from future wildfires. Details here
Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue
🗺️ Tour Highlights: 🏔️ Moraine Lake (seasonal) • 💧 Lake Louise • 🌲 Emerald Lake • 🌉 Natural Bridge • 🌊 Johnston Canyon • 🛍️ Banff Town |  |
🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸
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Fri, 22nd August
09:00 🧒 Local Youth Event: The Outsiders - Rundle Cabin
15:00 🍴 Castle Food Experience - Banff Springs Hotel
15:00 🎧 DJ Bunny Hops @ Happy Hour - Lupo Ristorante
15:00 🎬 Family Film Night: Flow - Banff Public Library
15:00 🎶 Live Music Afternoon - Three Bears
18:00 🌇 Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola
19:00 🎭 Balkan Greek Night: Dinner Show - The Balkan
19:00 🎤 Live: Marina Joyce - Moxy Banff
20:00 🎶 Live Music Night - St. James Gate
22:00 🎧 Friday Night Live DJ LT - High Rollers
22:00 🎤 Live Music: The Ramifications - Rose & Crown
Sat, 23rd August
10:00 🌿 Wellness Day in the Rockies - Sunshine Village Ski Resort
11:00 🥃 Wild Life Distillery Tasting - Sunshine Village Ski Resort
15:00 🎶 Live Music Afternoon - Three Bears
18:00 🌇 Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola
19:00 🎤 Live: Travis Pickering - Moxy Banff
20:00 🎶 Live Music Night - St. James Gate
22:00 🎧 DJ Raven on the Decks - High Rollers
22:00 🎤 Live Music: The Ramifications - Rose & Crown
Sun, 24th August
10:00 🎨 Watercolour Painting in the Rockies - Sunshine Village Ski Resort
12:00 🎶 Live Music: Steph O'Dette - Trappers @ Sunshine Village Ski Resort
15:00 🎧 DJ Bunny Hops: El Patio - The Magpie & Stump
15:00 🎶 Live Music Afternoon - Three Bears
18:00 🌇 Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola
19:00 🎭 Balkan Greek Night: Dinner Show - The Balkan
21:00 🎉 Sunday Funday (Party) - Melissa's Missteak
21:00 🎉 Sunday Funday: Banff's Best Party - High Rollers
22:00 🎤 Live Music: Social Systems + Brent Lee - Rose & Crown
Happy Hours & Food Specials 🍽️
Below are brief details of all the happy hours we could find in Banff. For more information, visit our dedicated Happy Hour Page.
🍴 Not sure where to eat in Banff?
Start your visit with a food tour: taste Canadian favourites and pick up tips on where to eat for the rest of your stay. Find out more
🍺 Anejo Restaurant (15:00-17:00, 22:00+ Daily)
🍻 Banff Ave Brewing Co (21:00+ Daily)
🎖️ Banff Legion (15:00-17:00, Wed-Sat & 15:00-close, Sun)
🎶 Banff Social (15:00-18:00, 20:00-close, Daily)
🫕 Bluebird (15:00-16:00 Daily)
🍷 Bow View Lodge (16:00-17:00 & 21:00+ Daily)
🍸 Brazen @ Mount Royal Hotel (15:00-17:00 Daily)
🍔 Coyotes Southwestern Grill (16:30-18:00 Daily)
🍣 Hello Sunshine (15:00-16:00 Daily)
🎳 High Rollers (Open-18:00, Daily & 22:00+ Mon-Thurs)
🍕 Lupo (15:00-16:00 Daily)
🌮 Magpie & Stump & El Patio (15:00-17:00 / 22:00+)
🥩 Melissa’s MisSteak (15:00-18:00 Daily; 22:00-02:00 Sun-Thurs)
🥂 Park Distillery (15:00-17:00 Daily) Book A Tour
🐾 Sheepdog Brewing (13:00-17:00, Mon-Fri)
🍔 The Eddie Burger + Bar (22:00-Close, Daily excluding holiday weekends)
🍷 The Fat Ox @ Kenrick Hotel (14:00-16:00 Daily)
🍝 The Old Spaghetti Factory (14:00-17:00 Daily)
🐻 Three Bears Brewery (15:00-17:00 Daily)
⏰ Tommy’s (15:00-18:00 & 22:00-Close)
👋 That’s All For Now 🎬
Another week of mountain magic awaits! Jill & Kevin | Editor | What’s On Banff |  |
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