First Tuesday Edition! Wild Rescue, Storm Chaos & a Massive Housing Update

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

We're excited to bring you the very first Tuesday edition of What's On Banff! Starting this week, you'll hear from us three times a week, so you never miss a beat in the mountains.

After a week of heavy rain and dramatic skies, the forecast is finally looking up - and just in time, because there's a lot happening this week.

Top stories include a foal rescue straight out of a movie, big news on new affordable housing, and a not-to-miss 45% shuttle discount that ends Saturday. Plus, there are trail reminders and bear warnings you'll want to check before your next hike.

Scroll on for live music, local events, and happy hour deals happening all around town.

• Banff in July: Read This Before You Visit

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🏔️ Banff in Brief - Headlines this Week

🚌 Take advantage of 45% off Lake Louise/Moraine Lake Shuttle - ends July 26
Take in two of the Rockies' most iconic lakes in one stress-free trip. No parking hassles, no road closures, just pure alpine beauty. See tour

🏡 Banff approves 90 new below-market homes on Wolf Street
A major new housing project is set to bring 90 below-market homes and community space to Banff, with construction possibly starting this fall. More

• Why you can’t just move to Banff

🥾 Lake Minnewanka trail reminder
Restrictions remain in place on the Lake Minnewanka Trail; hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more. Check this and other trail conditions before you go. Trail conditions

• Guide to Visiting Lake Minnewanka

🐴 Foal rescued by paddlers in dramatic Kananaskis River mission
Two Canmore locals jumped into action to save a drowning foal - then had to share their raft as the tiny horse napped on board. Full story

🌧️ Storms drench Alberta with heavy rain and hail
Severe summer weather swept across Alberta with pounding rain, large hail, and a dramatic cooldown hitting the Banff region. Read more

• Banff Weather by Month

🚗 Banff urges visitors to plan ahead amid peak season crowds
From early arrivals to shuttle reservations and backup plans, Banff National Park is reminding everyone to prep before they park. Read more

🐻 Grizzly bluff charge prompts trail warning near Troll Falls
A bear encounter has triggered a warning for Troll Falls and nearby trails. Check conditions before you hike. See details

• Bear Safety in Canada’s Parks

🔥 Jasper marks wildfire anniversary amid political tension
One year after a devastating wildfire, Jasper officials stand by a critical report as the town remembers lost homes and the fight to save them. Story here

🔥 Banff’s FireSmart program preps homes for wildfire risk
Locals are being asked to install rooftop sprinklers and pick up the latest evacuation guide as wildfire season heats up. More

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

• 🚌 Lake Minnewanka's little-known transit option

• 📸 Iconic Banff sign to move, council clashes over timing

• 🐻 Bear Safety

🛫 Ready, Set, Explore: Plan Your Trip Now!🏞️

• How to Get to Lake Louise in 2025

• Peyto Lake: A Quiet Marvel On The Icefields Parkway

• Banff’s Best Gondolas

🎟️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 

Wed, 23rd July

10:00 🌽 Banff Farmers Market - Central Park
10:30 🌸 Kids Flower Hike - Banff Sunshine Village
14:30 💻 Tech Tutoring & Troubleshooting - Banff Public Library
15:00 🎶 Live Music Afternoon - Three Bears
18:00 🌅 Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola - Book
20:00 🍻 Beers for Queers - Banff Ave Brewery
22:00 🎤 Tommy's Open Mic - Tommy's Neighbourhood Pub
22:00 🎧 Music with DJ Hops - High Rollers
22:00 🎶 Live Music: New Originals - Rose & Crown

Thu, 24th July

07:00 🧘 Yoga in the Park - Central Park
11:00 📖 Garden Story Time - Luxton Home Museum
16:00 🎶 Live Music: Steph O'Dette - The Bison
17:00 🏓 Pickleball - The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre
18:00 🌅 Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola - Book
18:00 🎶 Live Music: Zebra - The Banff Centre
19:00 🍽️ Balkan Greek Night: Dinner Show - The Balkan
20:00 🇮🇪 Irish Night: Live Music - St. James Gate
20:30 🎶 Live Music Thursdays - High Rollers
22:00 🎶 Live Music: Dangerous Cheese - Rose & Crown

FUTURE EVENTS HERE

🍺 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.

🍻 Banff Ave Brewing Co (21:00+, Daily)
🎖️ Banff Legion (15:00-17:00, Wed-Sat & 15:00-close, Sun)
🫕 Bluebird (15:00-16:00, Daily)
🍔 Coyotes Southwestern Grill (16:30-18:00, Daily)
🍣 Hello Sunshine (15:00-16:00, Daily)
🎳 High Rollers (Until 18:00, Daily & 22:00+, Mon-Thurs)
🌮 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 🎬

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