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B&B Licence, Glacial Lakes & a Castle Stay for Less
🌟 What's On Banff - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Kevin J
August 03, 2025
Hey Banff! Cabins, Canoes & Castle Deals
From real estate dreams to river fun, this week's packed with Banff magic. First up, a multi-cabin site on Beaver Street is up for sale - and it comes with one of the town's rare B&B Inn licences.
Not buying? You can still treat yourself. The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is offering 20% off stays - perfect for a summer splurge or a local staycation.
And when you're ready to cool off, Banff's glacial lakes are calling. Try stand-up paddleboarding, rafting, or join a guided big canoe tour to see the Rockies from a whole new angle.
Keep scrolling for happy hours, events, and everything else you need for the perfect week in Banff. 👇
🗺️ Tour Highlights: 🏔️ Moraine Lake (seasonal) • 💧 Lake Louise • 🌲 Emerald Lake • 🌉 Natural Bridge • 🌊 Johnston Canyon • 🛍️ Banff Town This trip is a total highlight reel. Book now and see more in one unforgettable day! |  |
🌤️ Weather Watch – Weekly Outlook (Sat 6 pm)
🏔️ Banff in Brief - Headlines this Week
🏡 Banff property listed for $5.45m with rare B&B licence
The Beaver Street Cabins site includes heritage guest units, redevelopment potential, and one of just eight B&B Inn licences available in Banff. Read more
🛶 Three Fun Ways to Get Out on the Water in Banff
Banff's known for mountains and trails, but if you fancy switching things up this summer, the water's calling. Paddle a big canoe on glacial lakes, try stand-up paddleboarding, or go on a wild white water adventure - just a few ways to see a different side of the area (and stay cool while you're at it).
🔥 Mount Field wildfire under control, but trail closures remain
Yoho National Park crews and helicopters have contained the 1.5-hectare blaze near Field, with trails still closed and more updates expected soon. Full story
🐻 Bear sightings increase as wildlife activity rises across Bow Valley
Both black and grizzly bears are active on trails and roadsides - with fresh berry growth and multiple wildlife-vehicle collisions reported on Highway 40 this week. More
🛫 Ready, Set, Explore: Plan Your Trip Now!🏞️
🌲 Banff's iconic hotel has a deal
The Banff Springs Hotel - yes, the one that looks like a castle - is offering 20% off. It's a great chance to stay somewhere legendary without the usual price tag. Book Here & Select “Fairmont” for deal
🚌 Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Half-Day Tour - 22% Off Until August 12
If you’ve been meaning to visit Moraine Lake but aren’t up for the shuttle scramble, this one’s an easy win. A guided half-day tour takes you to both Moraine & Lake Louise. Book before Aug 12 for deal
✨ Lake Louise hosts cocktail-paired dining nights this August
Elevated Evenings at Whitehorn Bistro return August 15 and 16 - enjoy craft cocktails, fine dining, and storytelling with stunning alpine views. Mountain Top Accessible Via The Lake Louise Summer Gondola
🌄 Evening BBQ dining opens at the Lake Louise gondola base
Enjoy scenic sunsets and smoky BBQ favourites at Banded Peak Base Camp or indoors at Powder Keg - open nightly until 8:30 pm all summer long. More
🐾 Tour Highlights: 🐻 Meet Boo at Grizzly Refuge • 🚠 Gondola & Chairlift Rides • 🍽️ Lunch at Eagle's Eye • 🌲 Emerald Lake & Takakkaw Falls Book now for a wild mountain adventure with unforgettable wildlife views! |  |
🏌️ Silvertip's 'Nine & Dine' brings golf and gourmet together for $99
Play 9 holes of twilight golf and enjoy a $35 dining credit in the heart of Canmore's mountains, available Sunday through Thursday evenings. Read more
🚣 Banff Canoe Club hosts 'Canoe for a Cause' fundraiser on August 27
Join this community event with races, live music, BBQ, and paddling fun to support Rocky Mountain Adaptive and the Banff Canmore Foundation. See details
🛰️ Banff's mountaintop observatory was once a cosmic ray research hub
A short hike from the Sulphur Mountain gondola leads to a historic site that helped shape Canada's space science legacy - and offers spectacular views. More
📣 Banff schedules second public hearing on 10-year community plan
A document intended to guide Banff's future is being revised following a versioning error, which has prompted a new hearing scheduled for September 8. More
Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue
🗺️ 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! |  |
🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸
📅 Our events calendar is now fully live.
It's your go-to source for local music, festivals, and everything happening around town. CHECK IT OUT HERE
Use the link below to submit it.
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Only the sections marked with a star MUST be filled in; the rest are optional.
For a free event listing, check the box at the bottom of the promotions page.
Please submit at least 4 days before the event date.
Mon, 4th August
09:00 🧒 - Local Youth Event: The Outsiders - Rundle Cabin
18:00 🌇 - Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola
21:00 🎤 - Open Mike Night - The Beaver
21:00 🎶 - Live Music Night - Three Bears
22:00 🎧 - DJ Set: Konstance in the House - High Rollers
Tue, 5th August
09:00 🧒 - Local Youth Event: The Outsiders - Rundle Cabin
18:00 🌇 - Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola
22:00 🎤 - Karaoke Night at Mels - Melissa's MisSteak
22:00 🎧 - DJ Styler Nazo - High Rollers
22:00 🎸 - Live Music: Banff Punk Night - Pump & Tap Tavern
🗺️ Highlights: Book now for a serene start to your day! |  |
🍺 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.
🍹 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)
🍸 Brazen (16:00-18:00, Daily)
🍕 Coyotes Southwestern Grill (16:30-18:00, Daily)
🔥 Farm & Fire (15:00-17:00, Daily)
🍣 Hello Sunshine (15:00-16:00, Daily)
🎳 High Rollers (Until 18:00, Daily & 22:00+, Mon-Thurs)
🍝 Lupo (15:00-16:00, Daily)
🌮 Magpie & Stump & El Patio (15:00-17:00 & 22:00+, Daily)
🥩 Melissa's MisSteak (15:00-18:00, Daily & 22:00-02:00, Sun-Thurs)
🍸 Park Distillery (15:00-17:00, Daily)
🍻 Sheepdog Brewing (13:00-17:00, Mon-Fri)
🍽️ Sudden Sally (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🍔 The Eddie Burger + Bar (22:00-close, Daily excl. holiday weekends)
🍷 The Fat Ox (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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