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🌟 What's On Banff - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Kevin J
May 11, 2025
Hey Banff! There's a Lot to Catch Up On 📰
This week's news is full of twists. A major resort announces it's closing in October. Fighter jets are flying low over the valley. Banff is preparing for the chaos of the G7 summit. And hundreds of students have written a song meant to be heard by the most powerful people on the planet.
It's not every week we get this much drama and inspiration - but here we are. Explore the headlines, catch live music, and don't miss your chance to see what all the buzz is about.
🗻 Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon Explore Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Johnston Canyon on this scenic full-day tour through the heart of the Rockies. Find Out More
🏔️ Banff in Brief - Headlines this Week
🏨 Rimrock Resort in Banff to close in October
The iconic hotel will shut its doors in October for a full makeover, reopening in spring 2026 with a new look and legacy. More
🌍 G7 Summit brings global spotlight - and disruption - to Banff and Canmore
With world leaders arriving June 15-17, locals brace for road closures, media swarms, and security zones - while also seizing a rare moment to showcase mountain life on the global stage. More
🔥 Five ways to prepare for wildfire season in Banff
From 72-hour kits to evacuation plans, the town’s emergency director shares what locals need to know to stay safe this summer. More
✈️ Fighter jets over Bow Valley ahead of G7 Summit
CF-18s and military helicopters will be flying over Canmore and Kananaskis throughout May and June as security preparations ramp up for the G7. More
🍽️ Rimrock’s Eden restaurant to host final tasting menu before renovation
As part of a farewell season, guests can enjoy signature dishes from Eden’s 30-year legacy before Banff’s famed hotel closes in October. More
🛏️ G7 guests scramble for rooms as Banff braces for busy June
With Rotary delegates, tourists, and world leaders converging, even diplomats are finding it tough to book a bed in southern Alberta. More
🎵 Banff students write heartfelt song for G7 leaders
More than 300 Banff Elementary School pupils joined forces to create "A Single Seed" - a musical message of hope to world leaders. More
🏅 Wim Pauw honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Decades of philanthropy, tourism leadership, and Bow Valley support earn this local legend a prestigious national award. More
🐎 Banff: Wagon Ride with Cowboy Cookout BBQ Enjoy a scenic wagon ride along the Bow River to 3 Mile Cabin for a hearty cowboy BBQ. Savour steak, baked beans, and dessert, then play horseshoes or practice your roping by the fire. Find Out More
Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue
🚠 Banff: Gondola Admission Ticket Ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a 4-person gondola and take in sweeping views of Banff and the Bow Valley. Explore the summit boardwalk, visit Sanson's Peak, and stop by the Above Banff Interpretive Center. Find Out More
🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸
We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.
❄️ Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier & Lakes Journey through the Rockies to visit glaciers, turquoise lakes, and the breathtaking Columbia Icefield Skywalk on this full-day tour. Find Out More
Mon, 12th May
18:00 ⛳ Try-It: Golf (Ages 18+) - Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course
19:00 ❓ Trivia Night - Melissa's
20:00 🎶 Live Music - Three Bears
21:00 🎤 Open Mic Night Hosted by Liam Cowan - The Beaver Banff
21:00 🎤 Live Music: WANNABE - A Spice Girls Tribute - Melissa's MisSteak
22:00 🎧 2 DJs Live Set - High Rollers
22:00 🌙 Live Music: Moonbean - Rose & Crown
Tue, 13th May
10:30 📚 Baby Storytime - Banff Library
22:00 🎧 Live DJ Set: Tuesday Night with Styler VNAz - High Rollers
22:00 🎤 Karaoke Every Tuesday - Melissa's
22:00 🎶 Live Music: Shameful Hussies - Rose & Crown
Wed, 14th May
15:00 🎶 Live Music Afternoon - Three Bears
19:00 🎥 Through the Lens: Filmmakers Share Insights - Banff Centre
19:00 🗣️ Decolonizing the Narrative - Live Talk & Q&A - Max Bell Auditorium
22:00 🎤 Tommy's Open Mic - Tommy's Neighbourhood Pub
22:00 🎧 Live DJ Set: DJ Hops - Wednesday Party - High Rollers
22:00 🎸 Live Music: Shameful Hussies - Rose & Crown
Thu, 15th May
ALL NIGHT 🍻 Thirsty Thursday Party with Live Music - Melissa's MisSteak
19:00 📖 Literary Journalism Readings - Chapter 1 - CLVB '33, Banff Centre
19:30 💃 Balkan Greek Night: Live Dinner Show - Balkan
21:00 🎉 Thursdays $3 Everything: Locals Night - Dancing Sasquatch
21:00 🎶 Live Music: Acoustic Arn & Mike Webb - High Rollers
22:00 🎸 Live Rock Show: Wild T & The Spirit - Rose & Crown
Future Events
🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our events page has a growing list of future happenings, complete with descriptions and links!
🍺 Happy Hours & Food Specials 🍽️
Below are brief details of all the happy hours we could find in Banff. For more information, visit our dedicated Happy Hour Page.
🦌 Banff: Wildlife and Sightseeing Minibus Tour Join a local guide for a 3-hour minibus tour to Banff’s top spots, including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, and Banff Springs Hotel, with chances to see elk, deer, and bighorn sheep. Find Out More
🍺 Banff Ave Brewing Co. (21:00-close)
🍺 Banff Legion (15:00-17:00, Wed-Sat & 15:00-close Sun)
🍟 Beaver (16:00-18:00, Nightly)
🫕 Bluebird (16:00-17:00, Daily)
🌶️ Chilli’s (09:00-11:00 & 15:00-17:00)
🎤 Hello Sunshine (16:30-17:30 Sun/Fri, 16:00-17:00 Sat)
🎳 High Rollers (15:00-17:00 & 22:00-close)
🌮 Magpie & Stump & El Patio (15:00-17:00 & 22:00-close)
🥩 Melissa’s MisSteak (15:00-18:00, Daily)
🍸 Park Distillery (15:00-17:00, Daily)
🍔 The Eddie Burger + Bar (22:00-close)
🍷 The Fat Ox (14:00-18:00, Daily)
🍝 The Old Spaghetti Factory (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🐻 Three Bears Brewery (15:00-17:00, Daily)
⏰ Tommy’s (15:00-18:00 & 22:00-close)
👋 That’s All For Now 🎬
Another week of mountain magic awaits! J & K |  |
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