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

The Town of Banff has issued its August long weekend advice, and it is the same advice as last year: take the shuttle, arrive before the crowds, or arrive after them. Nothing about the road network has changed, so neither has the guidance.

It has been a hard week in the mountains. A woman in her twenties died after a fall near Marvel Peak on Tuesday, and weather held up the recovery until Wednesday. A 65-year-old Calgary man died on Mount Temple on Saturday.

If you would rather not spend the weekend circling a parking lot, a four-hour e-bike ride takes in Vermilion Lakes and the Bow Valley Parkway, adds the walk to Johnston Canyon's Lower Falls, and puts you on a shuttle back to town. No car involved at any point.

Canmore's newest hotel has a Nordic spa attached, with hot and cold pools, saunas and steam rooms, which is a reasonable way to end a day.

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Combine two very different Banff experiences. A relaxed e-bike ride through Vermilion Lakes and along the Bow Valley Parkway, then stretch your legs on the walk to Johnston Canyon's Lower Falls. Afterwards, simply hop on the shuttle back to Banff.

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🚗 Banff Braces for Long Weekend. The town is urging visitors to take shuttles or arrive early or late to dodge August long weekend congestion. The same advice as every year, for the same reason as every year.

🏔️ Second Hiker Death in a Week. A woman in her twenties died after falling near Marvel Peak on Tuesday. Recovery was delayed until Wednesday by weather. A 65-year-old Calgary man died on Mount Temple on Saturday.

🔥 Fire Bans Across Alberta Parks. Drying conditions have put multiple fire bans in effect in provincial parks. Check signage on site before lighting anything - restrictions vary by location and can change between now and your visit.

🌊 Kananaskis Waterways Still Altered. Summer flooding has left debris, log jams and gravel deposits in places they normally aren't. Obey posted closures, and wear a lifejacket near water regardless of how well you swim.

🧗 Canyoning Comes to Golden. Guided canyoning tours have launched in Golden, with clients rappelling down waterfalls up to 18 metres. It's marketed as beginner-friendly, with the caveat that you can't be badly afraid of heights.

🅿️ Three in Four Cars Turned Away. About 75 per cent of cars trying to park at the Lake Louise lakeshore turn around empty. The 400-space lot fills by 8 a.m.; the area sees 9,000 visitors a day.

🌤️ The warm streak continues before a sharp cool-down hits - Thursday holds a mix of sun and cloud at 26°C, Friday goes fully sunny and hits a warm 28°C, and Saturday stays bright at 27°C. Enjoy the heat while it lasts; Sunday's temps take a real tumble. Full Forecast Here

🐴 1-Hour Horseback Ride. This is the one we send visiting family on when they've got an afternoon spare - an hour beside the Bow River near Cave and Basin, no riding experience required. Check it out

🚌 Banff Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Day Pass - Moraine Lake is closed to private cars, so a day pass on the yellow school buses solves the parking problem neatly. Take the 07:45 departure and you'll fit in Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

🐻 Grizzly Bear Refuge Tour with Lunch - Boo the grizzly forages across a 20-acre mountainside enclosure near Golden, and the full day takes in Yoho's Takakkaw Falls and Emerald Lake too. Ten hours door to door, lunch included.

🚤 Maligne Lake Cruise and Wildlife Tour - Got a couple of nights in Jasper? Six hours in the Maligne Valley covers Medicine Lake, which drains away by autumn, and a 90-minute cruise to Spirit Island. Elk and moose along Maligne Lake Road.

🎟️ Do you need to book transport to Lake Louise in advance? Shuttles and tours fill quickly in peak season, especially morning departures. Booking ahead is strongly recommended if you want a guaranteed spot.

🚨 Can elk attack people? Yes - stay at least 30 metres back, particularly when they are protecting calves or during rut.

🏰 Is the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel worth the high price tag? For history, scenery, spa, and dining all under one roof, most visitors say yes.

Canmore's newest hotel has a Nordic spa: hot and cold pools, saunas, steam rooms, all with mountain views. After a day on the trails, it is exactly where you want to end up before dinner.

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Yesterday’s Question: Which mountain overlooks the Banff townsite and is a popular short hike?

✅ Answer: 4) Tunnel Mountain - 63% Correct

Tunnel Mountain is an easy, close-to-town hike with rewarding valley views. Plan your visit with our Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail Guide.

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

10:00 | Canmore Mountain Market | Elevation Place | Canmore

10:00 | Fire Ecology Hike | Old Fort Point Trailhead | Jasper

18:00 | Creekside Pilates with CYAN | Creekside Villa | Canmore

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

18:20 | CAMBA x Dirt Queens Social Rides | Canmore Nordic Centre | Canmore

19:00 | Trivia Night | The Drake | Canmore

19:00 | Timmy Mann | Rose and Crown Canmore | Canmore

19:30 | Jasper Historical Tour | Jasper Town | Jasper

20:00 | Aladean Kheroufi and Cave Arcade | Core Values Cidery | Canmore

21:00 | Arn Smit: Live | High Rollers | Banff

22:00 | Thirsty Thursday Party | Melissa's Missteak | Banff

22:00 | The Party Darts | Rose and Crown Banff | Banff

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