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

Downtown Canmore had a bear situation on Saturday afternoon. Wildlife officers and RCMP responded to reports of a bear near Mountain View Estates on Policeman’s Creek Trail just after 2 pm. A cub was darted on 7th Avenue. The mother, apparently unimpressed with the whole operation, left on her own terms.

If you live in the Bow Valley, this week is a good time to take advantage of the Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka Cruise, or the Columbia Icefield Adventure for $5 per guest. The locals' access offer runs until 30 May, with proceeds going to the Pursuit Community Fund.

Sunshine Village has confirmed summer skiing from 20 June to 5 July - Strawberry Express and the Summer Terrain Park are the planned open terrain, with lift tickets at $80 adult. Sightseeing season starts on 6 July.

For something that moves at a different pace entirely, the Wagon Ride and Cowboy Cookout takes you along the Bow River by horse-drawn wagon, stops for a steak cooked to order in the backcountry, and gets you back to the stables feeling like you've actually done something worthwhile with your afternoon.

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This is a great way to experience a little of Banff’s ranching history while enjoying a BBQ steak lunch in the mountains. Instead of the usual sightseeing tour, you’ll travel by horse-drawn wagon along trails beside the Bow River and beneath Sulphur Mountain, with wide views of the surrounding mountains.

About halfway through the ride, the wagon stops at a backcountry cookout spot where your steak is cooked to order and served with roasted potatoes, cowboy baked beans, coleslaw, buns, and dessert.

Afterwards, you can relax by the fire, try a little lassoing, or play horseshoes before settling back in for the scenic ride through forest and meadow on the way back to the stables.

Reserve now to enjoy a wagon ride and cowboy cookout

🐻 Bear Tranquilised in Downtown Canmore. Wildlife officers and RCMP responded to reports of a bear near Mountain View Estates on Policeman Creek Trail just after 2 pm Saturday. A cub was darted on 7th Avenue. The mother left on her own terms.

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⛷️ Sunshine Skis Into Summer. Banff Sunshine Village is running summer skiing and snowboarding from 20 June to 5 July, with Strawberry Express and the Summer Terrain Park as the planned open terrain. The window rate is $80 adult. The sightseeing season starts on 6 July.

🚠 Five Dollars Gets You the Gondola. Bow Valley residents can access the Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka Cruise, and Columbia Icefield Adventure for $5 per guest until 30 May, with all proceeds going to the Pursuit Community Fund.

🚲 The Banff Film Festival, But on Wheels. The Big Bike Film Night - an annual touring festival of short cycling films from around the world - comes to Canmore Brewing Company on Railway Ave. All bikes, all terrains, all welcome.

🧊 New Details in Icefield Death. Parks Canada has released further information on the 12 May crevasse fatality on the Athabasca Glacier. The group was approaching the top of the highest icefall on the descent from Mount Andromeda when the fall occurred. The weather delayed the body recovery by two days.

🌤️ The mountains are serving a classic Banff weather sandwich this week. Sunday keeps things grey with a chance of showers and a high of 16°C. Monday is the star of the show - sunny skies and a very pleasant 22°C, perfect for getting outside. Tuesday, the clouds move back in with a high of 16°C. Full Forecast Here

Getting to Lake Louise or Moraine Lake without a car is easier than most people expect. The hop-on, hop-off bus lets you move between key stops at your own pace, with guaranteed seating and no driving stress.

🌊 Banff Thermal Waters & Hidden Waterfall - Starts at the Cave and Basin, where the whole national park’s idea began, then heads into Sundance Canyon to find waterfalls most visitors never see. Join the three-hour thermal waters and hidden waterfall walk for a quieter side of Banff.

🏔️ Columbia Icefield 5 Lakes Tour - A full day up the Icefields Parkway taking in Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the Columbia Icefield. The Icefields Parkway lakes and glacier day trip includes transport and a park pass - just book your Icefield entry separately in the 14:00-14:15 slot.

🛶 Banff Big Canoe Tour - Ninety minutes on the Bow River in a 12-person voyageur canoe - the same style used by fur traders in the 1700s. Book the Big Canoe river tour here - good for families, no paddling experience needed, and there's lemonade at the end.

⚠️ Are lynx dangerous to people? No lynx actively avoid human contact, and there are no recorded attacks on people in Banff National Park.

📅 Is July a good month to visit Banff? It is one of the best - long days, warm weather, and everything open - but it is also the busiest time of year, so some preparation goes a long way.

🎟️ Do I need a national park pass to visit Bow Falls? Yes, a valid Parks Canada pass is required for all visitors, even for a short walk to Bow Falls within Banff National Park.

Banff with kids is brilliant in theory and slightly chaotic in practice - the logistics of keeping everyone fed, entertained, and not melting down in a crowded car park can test even the most organised parent. These three properties take a fair amount of that friction off your plate.

🏡 Hidden Ridge Resort - Up on Tunnel Mountain, this condo-style resort is basically the antidote to "where are we going to eat tonight" - every unit comes with a full kitchen, a wood-burning fireplace, and enough space that siblings don't have to share a wall. There's a free shuttle into town so you're not fighting for parking, hot tubs the kids will never want to leave, an outdoor play area, and BBQ stations if you fancy feeding four people for the cost of a single Banff restaurant starter. Read The Reviews And Book

🏊 Lake Louise Inn - Staying in Lake Louise village means the lake is genuinely close rather than an hour's queue for the shuttle - and this property earns its family credentials with a heated indoor pool, three hot tubs, a pizza and pasta cafe that children will actually eat at, free mini golf in summer, and children under 17 staying free. It's not the Chateau, but your children won't notice, and your credit card will be quietly relieved. Read The Reviews And Book

🏰 Fairmont Banff Springs - Yes, it costs what it costs. But for a full-scale family blowout, few places deliver like this one - there are two heated saltwater pools (indoor and outdoor), a bowling alley, a "Kids @ The Castle" programme with scavenger hunts and nature safaris, and Gatehouse Rooms with actual bunk beds built in. Twelve dining options mean someone can always find something to eat without negotiation. If you're going to do Banff properly once, this is how. Read The Reviews And Book

Yesterday’s Question: How far is Canmore from Banff by road?

✅ Answer: B) About 25 km - 57% Correct

Travelling without a car? It's still easy to get between Canmore and Banff. Find out how.

For many visitors, seeing Moraine Lake means juggling shuttle bookings and tight time windows. Staying at Moraine Lake Lodge removes that altogether. Guests are able to drive directly to the lake, which makes arrival simpler and gives you far more flexibility during your stay.

Book now for a calmer visit to Moraine Lake

📅 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

1:00 | Daniel Champagne | artsPlace Canmore | Canmore

1:00 | Stoney Drum Making Workshop | Listen Studios | Canmore

2:00 | Baroque Cello & Harpsichord | Jasper Park Baptist Church | Jasper

3:00 | Live Music Afternoon | Three Bears | Banff

3:00 | Here Comes the Sun: The Beatles | Carter-Ryan Theatre | Canmore

3:00 | Yoga and Wellness Festival | Mount Norquay Resort | Banff

3:30 | Park Distillery Tour | Park Distillery | Banff

4:00 | Daniel Champagne | artsPlace Canmore | Canmore

7:30 | Daniel Champagne | artsPlace Canmore | Canmore

7:30 | Drag Bingo! | Tavern 1883 | Canmore

9:00 | Sunday Funday: Party | High Rollers | Banff

10:00 | Brent Lee: Live | Rose & Crown Banff | Banff

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