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

Several days of heavy rain was apparently just the warm-up act. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Banff and Lake Louise, with 20-30 cm forecast and higher elevations potentially seeing over 30 cm. Road closures are possible. March in the Rockies remains committed to the bit.

Worth knowing if you're planning an evening out: the Bow Valley Parkway is operating under its spring night restriction. The 17-km section from Fireside Picnic Area to Johnston Canyon is off-limits to all traffic - including cyclists and pedestrians - between 8 pm and 8 am. The restriction runs until June 25 and has been in place since March 1. It exists to protect wildlife using the corridor after dark.

On the more straightforward end of the week, the Fairmont Banff Springs is offering a behind-the-scenes food tour through the hotel - small groups, Alberta-sourced tastings, chef demonstrations, and enough history woven in to make the evening feel like more than dinner. Worth considering if the forecast has you looking for reasons to stay indoors.

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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This small-group experience offers a chance to go behind the scenes of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. You’ll explore different dining areas inside the historic building while enjoying a series of tastings featuring locally sourced ingredients from Alberta farms.

Along the way, you’ll meet chefs, watch a cooking demonstration, and learn about the hotel’s history as you wander its grand hallways. With food, drinks, and storytelling throughout the evening, it’s a great way to experience the Banff Springs from a different perspective.

Reserve now to enjoy a guided food experience inside the Banff Springs.

🌨️ Snow Warning Follows Days of Heavy Rain. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Banff and Lake Louise, with 20-30 cm expected. Road closures are possible. Higher elevations could see over 30 cm after several days of heavy rain.

🌙 Bow Valley Parkway Goes Quiet After Dark. The seasonal travel restriction is back on the 17-km stretch from Fireside Picnic Area to Johnston Canyon. All travel - foot, bike, vehicle - is banned between 8 pm and 8 am until June 25. The restriction started on March 1.

🍽️ Jasper's Taste of Spring Returns in April. Ten days of dinners, burger competitions, and cocktail tastings run from April 24 to May 3 across the Athabasca Valley. The centrepiece dinner celebrates foraged Rockies flavours - though foraging inside the national park itself is illegal.

💼 Summer Jobs Fair at Banff Park Lodge. The Job Resource Centre's Banff Summer Job Fair runs on Thursday, March 26, 1-3:30 pm. Free resume feedback and printing are available at their Banff and Canmore offices beforehand. Over 600 positions on offer.

🏔️ Icefields Parkway Digs In. A Size 4 slide on Mt. Hector buried 250 metres of Highway 93 under 12 metres of snow last Saturday - triggered by Parks Canada's own avalanche control work. No reopening date has been given. March, according to Avalanche Canada, is the most avalanche-prone month in the Rockies.

🔥 Your Parking Fee Fights Wildfires. The Town of Banff says visitor pay parking revenue funds wildfire mitigation across the townsite - removing combustible vegetation, thinning forested areas, and FireSmart work around buildings and infrastructure.

🏔️ Mountain luxury for less at the Malcolm Hotel in Canmore offers a high-end stay near downtown and Banff National Park. Relax in the heated outdoor pool and hot tubs while enjoying stunning views of the Three Sisters Peaks. View the property and book your stay.

Banff's standard hotel rooms are fine - until you're four people sharing one bathroom and paying $30 a day to park. These three properties give you kitchen access, more floor space, and the kind of setup that suits a multi-day mountain trip.

🛋️ Basecamp Suites Banff - Centrally located on Banff Avenue, these suite-style rooms mean you can pick up groceries from the IGA two minutes away and eat like a human being rather than relying on restaurant meals every night. No shuttle faff, no resort fees buried in the small print. Read The Reviews And Book

🏔️ Blackstone Mountain Lodge - Situated in Canmore rather than Banff, which means lower nightly rates, easier parking, and a quieter base camp. The suite layouts work well for families or groups who need actual living space. It's a 20-minute drive to Banff townsite - a reasonable trade for the extra room and the lower stress levels. Read The Reviews And Book

🌲 Lake Louise Inn - If your plans revolve around the lake itself, staying here saves you the daily commute from Banff. The apartment-style units have kitchenettes, which matters when you're there for two or three nights, and the lodge restaurant prices start to add up. Read The Reviews And Book

📅 Does Banff have events and festivals year-round? Yes - festivals and events run in every season across Banff, Canmore, and Jasper, from winter carnivals to summer music festivals.

🤔 Is it better to live in Banff or Canmore? Banff has strict residency restrictions, so living in Canmore is the more realistic option for most people.

💆 Are there good spas in Banff? Yes - several hotel spas in Banff and the surrounding area offer everything from massages to mineral pools and hydrotherapy.

🌌 Banff Night Sky Tour - Head out after dark for a three-hour guided walk through Banff's designated Dark Sky Preserve. Your guide picks the best spot based on real-time conditions - aurora if you're lucky, exceptional stargazing either way.

📸 Banff Photoshoot Experience - Two to three hours with a local licensed photographer across some of the park's best spots. You get a professionally edited digital gallery to take home - memories of the Rockies, done properly.

🚣 Jasper Family Rafting - Athabasca River - Five sets of Class 2 rapids through the glacial valleys of Jasper National Park, with a good chance of elk and eagles along the way. Suitable from age five, and a great family day out.

Yesterday’s Question: Which glacier is shown in this photo?

✅Answer: 4) Crowfoot Glacier - 29% Correct

Crowfoot Glacier is one of the easiest glaciers to view from the Icefields Parkway, with great views right from Bow Lake.

When travellers on TripAdvisor rank a hotel as the number one rated place to stay in Banff, it’s usually worth a closer look. In this case, a big part of the appeal is location. Peaks Hotel & Suites is less than a minute from Banff Avenue, so you’re right in the centre of town, with restaurants, cafés, and shops all within easy walking distance.

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