Hey Banff! Here’s What’s Happening This Week!

Traffic is testing everyone’s patience in Banff right now - vehicle numbers are climbing, and it’s putting a real strain on the town. But if you’re looking to escape the gridlock, we’ve got two great ways to hit reset.

First, the Juniper Hotel is offering a quiet mountain retreat just minutes from town, with a 15% discount when you book direct. And second, Joe’s Cucina is launching a new dinner series at Fat Ox, starting August 15 with five Italian-inspired courses that’ll make you forget the crowds completely.

Elsewhere this week, the Banff sign is moving to a safer spot, canyoning season is in full swing, and the events calendar is bursting with music, food, and community fun.

Check it all out below - it’s another full week in the mountains.

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🍝 Joe’s Cucina Vol. 1 brings a summer feast to Fat Ox
Chef Joe is launching a new culinary series in Banff with a five-course Italian-inspired dinner on August 15 - and it might be the hottest table in town. More

🏔️ Views and Tranquillity Just Outside Banff (with 15% off)
The Juniper Hotel is a great option for anyone looking for a quiet spot just outside town. Choose the "book direct" option for a 15% off coupon code. More

🚗 Vehicle numbers in Banff are reaching a breaking point.
With traffic volumes surging to near-record levels, Banff officials warn that the town can't handle the current flow of vehicles without significant changes. Read more

🧭 Skip the Planning: This Banff Tour's 20% Off for Now
Lakes, mountain views, and a gondola ride - this is a good option if you want the highlights without planning the details. Discount runs through August 13. Learn more

🐻 Bear warning issued for Smith-Dorrien Trail and Mount Shark Road
Grizzly bears are feeding on berries in the area, prompting a warning after a close encounter with a cyclist where bear spray was used. More.

🧗 Beginner-Friendly Canyoning Near Banff
If you're curious about canyoning, this half-day trip at Heart Creek is a fun and low-pressure place to start. Short rappels build up to a 60-ft waterfall descent. Find out more

📸 Banff's iconic selfie sign is on the move
The Banff sign is being relocated from a traffic-clogged roadside to a safer spot at the town's historic train station - and Mt. Norquay's owners are picking up the $1.2M bill. Full story

🎶 Banff’s Harvest Fest returns with music, food, and craft drinks
Head to Central Park for two days of live music, local eats, Canmore Brewing beers, and Wildlife Distillery cocktails - just don’t forget to BYO takeaway containers. More

🏘️ Bow Valley needs 3,000+ new homes by 2031, says report
A new regional housing report warns that without substantial investment in affordable homes, the Bow Valley could face a deepening crisis in housing for workers and families. More

🐶 Daisy Days returns with beer, games, and good dogs
Join the Paw-lympics on August 9 at Grizzly Paw’s Beer Garden and support the Bow Valley SPCA with a pup party, agility games, prizes, and a fruity sour brewed for the cause. More

📅 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

09:00 🧒 - Local Youth Event: The Outsiders - Rundle Cabin
15:00 🎬 - Family Film Night - Banff Public Library
15:00 🎶 - Live Music Afternoon - Three Bears
18:00 🌇 - Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola
18:00 🛼 - Roller Disco - Fenlands Recreation Centre
19:00 🍽️ - Balkan Greek Night: Dinner Show - The Balkan
19:30 🎺 - André Wickenheiser Quintet - Live at CLVB '33 - The Banff Centre
20:00 🎸 - Live Music Night - St. James Gate
22:00 🎧 - Friday Night Live DJ LT - High Rollers
22:00 🎤 - Live Music: Rockzilla - Rose & Crown

12:00 🎶 - Live Music: Steph O'Dette - Trappers @ Sunshine Village
15:00 🎶 - Live Music Afternoon - Three Bears
18:00 🌇 - Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola
19:00 🔔 - Full Moon Sound Bath - TBA
19:30 🎷 - Live Music: Jazz & Sonic Arts - The Banff Centre
20:00 🎸 - Live Music Night - St. James Gate
22:00 🎧 - DJ Raven on the Decks - High Rollers
22:00 🎤 - Live Music: Rockzilla - Rose & Crown

10:00 🎨 - Watercolour Painting Workshop - Sunshine Village
14:00 🎸 - Ibison Guitar Duo - St. George in the Pines
15:00 🎶 - Live Music Afternoon - Three Bears
18:00 🌇 - Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola
19:00 🍽️ - Balkan Greek Night: Dinner Show - The Balkan
19:30 🎤 - Sarah Slean Live - Jenny Belzberg Theatre
22:00 🎉 - Sunday Funday (Party) - Melissa's Missteak
22:00 🎉 - Sunday Funday: Banff's Best Party - High Rollers
22:00 🎶 - Live Music: Social Systems/Brent Lee - Rose & Crown

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)

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