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

$350 buys a summer of parking in Canmore now - specifically, a spot in the Safe Park program's 50-stall lot next to the railway tracks. It's less than a week of average one-bedroom rent, which tells you most of what you need to know about the current housing situation.

Meanwhile, there's a new reason to linger downtown. Alforno, the pastry-focused Italian cafe, is setting up its ninth location - and its first outside Calgary - at Canmore's 8th and 8th this winter.

Wildlife sightings tend to cluster around dusk, and a Banff Wildlife Tour is built with that in mind, adjusting each evening's stops - Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, the Mt Norquay lookout - to whatever's been seen recently.

If stargazing is more your pace, Skyridge Glamping's cabins in Kananaskis sit under proper dark skies, with glass walls that let you watch from bed rather than stand around outside in the cold.

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Your guide builds each night's route around that day's recent sightings, with stops at Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and the Mt. Norquay lookout along the way.

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🚐 Vans Become Canmore's Affordable Housing. Canmore's Safe Park program lets workers sleep in their vehicles at a 50-stall lot beside the railway tracks. A summer stay costs $350 - less than a week of the average one-bedroom rent.

☕ Canmore Gets Its First Alforno. The Italian-inspired café known for its handcrafted pastries and laid-back vibe is opening a new outpost at Canmore's 8th and 8th this winter - its ninth location overall, and first ever outside Calgary.

🎣 Fishing Season Opens in Banff. Anglers need a national park fishing permit - provincial licences don't count - and must clean, drain, and dry gear before wading in. Not sure what species you caught? Regulations say let it swim free.

🥾 New Book on Banff's First Guides. Historian Ted Hart's Trailblazers traces the outfitters who explored every trail in the Rockies from the 1880s to 1950s.

🚂 Banff Rail Service Enters 30-Year Plan. Alberta's new rail master plan proposes a high-speed Calgary-Banff service running up to once an hour. Private sector engagement to assess funding and delivery begins this September.

☀️ A proper summer stretch settles in over Banff - Wed brings sunny skies and a high of 29°C, Thu climbs to the warmest of the bunch at 31°C, still sunny, and Fri eases back slightly to 29°C with sunshine holding on. Full Forecast Here

🍽️ OpenTable's diner rankings put four of Alberta's top eight hotel restaurants inside the Fairmont Banff Springs alone, with three more in Lake Louise - seven of eight, split across just three hotels, all in Banff National Park.

🥾 Banff Thermal Waters & Hidden Waterfall - A three-hour guided walk from the Cave and Basin traces the springs that gave Banff its start before reaching the hidden waterfalls in Sundance Canyon. Bear spray's provided, and it's an easy walk if you fancy something quieter.

🚌 Moraine Lake Double-Decker Shuttle - Skip the Parks Canada scramble for Moraine Lake access - this double-decker shuttle leaves from Deer Lodge, with parking included and a five-minute walk to Lake Louise thrown in. Handy for last-minute planners who'd rather not gamble on the rolling release.

🚁 30-Minute Heli Tour of Minnewanka Lake - A 30-minute flight climbs over Lake Minnewanka's “Spirit Water”, then loops through the Kananaskis valleys past Mt Yamnuska's cliffs, lifting off from an Alpine Helicopters base near Morley. No trekking required, just sunglasses and a camera.

🥾 Are hiking trails in Banff still open and accessible in October? Most valley trails remain open, though some higher-elevation routes become icy as the month progresses - microspikes can be useful later on, and conditions vary week to week.

👨‍👩‍👧 Are Banff gondolas suitable for families and people with limited mobility? Most are accessible and family-friendly, though summit conditions and facilities differ between each one - worth checking before you go.

📸 What is the best time of day to visit the Three Sisters Viewpoint? Early morning or late afternoon gives the best light - low-angle sun deepens the reflections and midday can be harsh on the iconic pond view.

Skyridge Glamping sits in a genuinely dark-sky pocket of Kananaskis, and every cabin has glass walls from floor to ceiling, so you can watch the stars without stepping outside.

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Yesterday’s Question: Which mountain town centre is shown in this photo?

✅Answer: 4) Canmore - Correct 56%

If you’re planning a visit, you might enjoy these easy Canmore hikes.

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

FULL EVENT CALENDAR | BANFF & LAKE LOUISE | CANMORE | JASPER NP
BANFF HAPPY HOURS | CANMORE HAPPY HOURS

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

15:00 | Live Music Afternoon | Three Bears | Banff

17:30 | Crafting Social Night | Canmore Public Library | Canmore

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

18:45 | Ecstatic Dance | The Yoga Lounge | Canmore

19:30 | Chamber Music Concert | St George in the Pines | Banff

19:30 | The Cheezie Musical | 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

21:30 | Line Dancing Intermediate | The Dusty Boot | Banff

22:00 | DJ Adam DoubleYou | Rose and Crown Banff | Banff

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