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

A 74-site glamping campground on the Staircase Lands is currently under review by the Town of Canmore. Wall tents on wooden platforms, no RVs, no open fires - it's being marketed as "Miners Camp," which is either a knowing nod to local history or a generous rebranding of sleeping in a tent. Public feedback is open until 20 March.

The Rimrock Resort reopens on 1 June after a $100M renovation - thermal pools, an infinity pool, a new restaurant, and views that haven't changed. It's also now the first Emblems Collection hotel in North America.

Canmore's Vegan Chef Challenge runs all of April, with Iron Goat, Kain Tayo, The Bankhead, and One98eight among the restaurants adding plant-based menus. More participants still to be announced.

If you're in Jasper without a plan, the SkyTram gets you to an alpine viewpoint on Whistlers Mountain in seven minutes. Marmots likely. Long hike optional.

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

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If you want to experience the alpine scenery around Jasper without committing to a long mountain hike, the Jasper SkyTram is one of the simplest ways to do it. In about seven minutes, the tram carries you high onto Whistler’s Mountain, where wide views open up across Jasper National Park, glacier-fed rivers, and surrounding mountain ranges.

Once at the upper station, you can take an easy boardwalk stroll or hike the short Whistlers Summit Trail for even broader views. Interpretive panels explain the landscape and wildlife, and you may spot marmots, pikas, or bighorn sheep nearby. It’s an easy way to reach an alpine viewpoint that would otherwise take hours to hike.

Book now and enjoy Jasper’s alpine views with ease.

🌧️ Rain today, snow by Monday -- dress for all of it. Saturday brings rain and gusty winds to 50 km/h with a high of 10°C. Sunday turns to rain or snow, dropping to 4°C. Monday is periods of snow with a high of -3°C. Full forecast here.

⛺ Glamping campground proposed east of Quarry Lake. A 74-site "Miners Camp" on the Staircase Lands is under review by the Town of Canmore. Wall tents on wooden platforms, no RVs, no open fires. Public feedback accepted until 20 March.

🌱 Canmore restaurants are adding vegan menus for all of April. The Canmore Vegan Chef Challenge runs 1-30 April, with Iron Goat, Kain Tayo, The Bankhead, and One98eight among participants so far. Diners rate and review dishes. More restaurants still to be announced.

🏔️ Icefields Parkway likely to close for avalanche control Saturday. Rolling closures between Parker Ridge and Big Bend are possible on March 8 from 11 am. Check 511.alberta.ca before you go. Parks Canada closes roads when conditions risk human life, not before.

💰 Tourism Canmore Kananaskis backs new provincial fee legislation. The organisation, which funds 70% of its budget through destination marketing fees, has long pushed for clearer rules after some local operators collected the fee without remitting it.

⏰ Clocks go forward one hour this Sunday. Daylight Saving Time begins on 8 March at 2:00 AM. Most devices update automatically, but anything without a network connection will need to be updated manually.

🥾 An Englishman who has been walking since 1998 passes through Banff. Karl Bushby is raising funds for the final 1,500km of a 50,000km walk around the world. His mother is waiting in the same house he left. She has been waiting since 1998. Full story.

The Rimrock has been closed for a massive $100M renovation and reopens June 1st as something completely new. Here's why it's worth checking out:

Read The Reviews | Book Here

🌉How easy is it to get to the Canmore Engine Bridge? Very easy - multiple access points suit walkers, cyclists, and wheelchair users, with free parking nearby. More practical advice is just a click away - plan your visit

🐈‍⬛Are cougar attacks common in Banff? They are extremely rare - cougars are shy animals that almost always slip away unseen. Learn how to stay safe.

🌠Can I plan a trip around a specific festival in the Rockies? Yes - events are spread across all twelve months in Banff, Canmore, and Jasper - browse the full month-by-month calendar.

📸 Banff Photoshoot Experience - A local licensed photographer guides you to Banff's most stunning spots, capturing natural, candid shots of your couple, family, or proposal moment. You'll receive a beautifully edited digital gallery to keep forever.

🌉 Golden Skybridge, Emerald Lake & Takakkaw Falls Tour - A full-day small-group tour taking in turquoise Emerald Lake, the thundering Takakkaw Falls, and Canada's highest suspension bridge. Stunning scenery with pickup from Banff included.

🦇 Canmore Caving Adventure Tour - Fancy exploring an underground cave? This full-on adventure has you rappelling 18 metres into the earth, squeezing through tight passages, and discovering a stunning grotto - all with a knowledgeable guide.

Yesterday’s Question: At an elevation of 2,206 metres, what is the name of the highest paved public road in Canada?

✅Answer: 2) Highwood Pass - 25% correct

Located in Kananaskis Country, this pass is closed to motor vehicles every winter to protect wildlife and manage heavy snowfall.

If you’re curious about the grand stone “castle” overlooking Banff, this is it. The Fairmont Banff Springs has welcomed travellers for more than a century. It sits just above the Bow River, a short drive from downtown, with mountain views in every direction and walking trails and viewpoints right outside the door.

Book now and experience one of Banff’s most iconic places to stay.

📅 Today’s Events are listed below. To view future events, visit our website.

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