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

The high peaks are firmly back in winter's grip, with 84 cm of fresh powder falling at Lake Louise in just one week. Saturday's forecast remains harsh with a wind chill of -18°C, though conditions should clear for a sunny Sunday.

In regional news, the Y2Y region has officially reached 204 wildlife crossings, a project that continues to facilitate safe passage for the valley's four-legged residents. These structures are proven lifesavers, with local crossings recording a quarter-million passages since they were first introduced.

Looking ahead, the Canmore Nordic Centre will host Bear Day on 18 April. This free event is an excellent opportunity to engage with Alberta Parks staff and watch safety demonstrations as the bears move back onto the landscape.

The creekside cabins at Baker Creek remain a local favourite, offering a retreat from the weekend crowds. Located right against a glacier-fed stream near the Bow Valley Parkway, it is a great base for exploring the area.

There is plenty happening this week. Dive into the event listings below, or check out the detailed events page on our website.

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Our favourite thing about Baker Creek is the setting. The cabins sit beside a clear glacier-fed stream, and many are just a few steps from the water. You can wake up to the sound of the creek and step outside into the forest surrounded by mountains.

It’s also about a 10-minute drive from Lake Louise along the Bow Valley Parkway. This makes it a convenient base if you’re hoping to get to the lake early before the crowds build.

Evenings are peaceful here, with the creek running through the property and firepits where guests often sit and relax.

Reserve now to stay beside Baker Creek in Banff National Park.

❄️ Snow on Saturday, then a sharp clear-up on Sunday. Saturday brings light snow and a high of -9°C with wind chill near -18°C. Sunday turns sunny, reaching -2°C. Monday warms to 7°C with a chance of flurries or rain. Full forecast here.

⛷️ Lake Louise picked up 84 cm of snow in the past seven days. Twenty-nine of those centimetres fell in the last 48 hours. The Glacier Express is running until 5 pm tomorrow. Spring, apparently, has been postponed.

🐺 The Y2Y region has passed 200 wildlife crossing structures. The Rock Creek underpass on Highway 3 in the Crowsnest Pass brought the total to 204. Banff's crossings alone have recorded more than 250,000 safe animal passages over three decades. It took 17 years to build the latest one.

🐻 Free Bear Day event at Canmore Nordic Centre on 18 April. Alberta Parks is hosting talks, crafts and safety demonstrations to welcome bears back to the landscape as they emerge from their dens.

🎤 A Dolly Parton tribute is running in Canmore through March. April Cook and Phill Nugent perform hits including "Jolene" and "9 to 5" at the 51-seat Carter-Ryan Theatre on Main Street. Tickets and dates here.

🥐 Le fournil Bakery in Canmore is closing on 23 March. Owner Pascale Tetreault announced the closure, citing personal circumstances. Reduced-price retail items are available in person until the final day. Full announcement here. Fourteen years of croissants. Just like that.

🍛 Banff's Saffron Indian Bistro is open again after renovation. The Wolf Street spot reopened on 14 March with a freshened interior. The menu remains unchanged, which is the right call.

🚌 Banff Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Day Pass - A handy way to tick off Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake in one day - no parking stress, no hire car needed. Get off, explore, and jump back on whenever you're ready.

🌲Which is the best larch hike in Banff? Larch Valley at Moraine Lake tops the list, offering a golden alpine bowl beneath the Valley of the Ten Peaks. See all hike options

🐻‍❄️What happened to Nakoda and her cubs? Both cubs were killed by a vehicle on the Trans-Canada in June 2024, and Nakoda died from injuries shortly after - her loss represents an entire family line gone from the Rockies.

🚞Where does the Tunnel Mountain hike start? The trailhead sits on Tunnel Mountain Drive, just minutes from downtown Banff. Plan your approach before you set off. Get the directions

🐴 Banff National Park 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride - Mosey along the Bow River on horseback, past marshes, meadows and the birthplace of Canada's national parks. Beginner-friendly and genuinely scenic.

🍂 Banff Larch Valley Guided Hike with Lunch & Transfers - Catch the Canadian Rockies at their golden best on this guided full-day hike into Larch Valley, with shuttle transfers sorted and lunch included.

🍴 Banff Food Tour - Take a Bite out of Banff - Poutine, Caesar cocktails, locally made fudge, and a side of Banff history - this three-hour walking tour skips the tourist traps and gets straight to the good stuff.

Sharing a bathroom with strangers is a charming concept that loses its appeal somewhere around 6:30 am when someone's blow-drying their hair outside your door. These three Banff bed and breakfasts each offer private ensuite bathrooms, breakfast, and the kind of personal service that a 400-room hotel simply cannot replicate.

🫐 Buffaloberry Bed & Breakfast - A small, well-run property where every room has its own ensuite - no queuing, no negotiating over shelf space. Breakfast is taken seriously here; the hosts know Banff well, and you're close enough to town to walk rather than fuss with parking. Read The Reviews And Book

🏔️ Mountain View B&B - Exactly what it sounds like, with the private bathroom to match. Quieter than staying on Banff Avenue itself, with the kind of hosts who'll actually tell you which trails are worth your time versus which ones are clogged with tour groups by 9 am. Read The Reviews And Book

🚪 Banff Avenue Bed and Breakfast - Central location without the noise penalty you'd expect, and each bedroom has a confirmed private bathroom - not a shared one dressed up with optimistic language. A perfect base if you'd rather spend your energy on the mountains than on shuttle timetables. Read The Reviews And Book

Yesterday’s Question: Which iconic peak in the Canadian Rockies is shown in this photo?

✅Answer: 3) Mount Rundle - 62% Correct

Mount Rundle is one of the most recognisable peaks in the Bow Valley. For some of the best views of it from above, see our Best Gondolas in Banff Guide.

Visiting the Rockies’ most famous lakes often involves careful planning, especially with restricted access to Moraine Lake and limited parking at Lake Louise. This tour allows you to visit both iconic lakes, along with Johnston Canyon, Emerald Lake, and the Natural Bridge.

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