Your Banff Weekender: Adventures, Food & Fun! 🚴‍♂️🍹

Banff, get ready! 🚀 This week is packed with excitement, from high-energy country music at Rose and Crown to relaxing yoga flows at The Fenlands. Happy Hours are in full swing, plus trivia nights, live DJs, and karaoke are keeping the nightlife scene buzzing. Looking for adventure? Hop on an electric fat bike tour or book a winter wonderland escape to Lake Louise. Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered - scroll down for the full lineup! 🎿🍻

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🌿 Follow the Art in Nature Trail This Summer! 🎨

Looking for a new way to explore Banff? The Art in Nature Trail is back from July to September, transforming the Bow River pathway into a stunning outdoor gallery! With over 65 unique art pieces carefully placed along the trail, this experience blends creativity 🎭 and nature🌲.

As you stroll along the river, you'll come across sculptures 🗿, paintings 🖼️, photography 📸, and interactive installations - each inspired by the beauty of the Bow Valley. Some pieces feel like they've grown right out of the landscape, while others add a splash of unexpected creativity to the wild surroundings. It's the perfect way to slow down, take in the views, and see Banff from a fresh perspective.

Whether you're a local 🏡 or just visiting ✈️, this trail is a must-see for art lovers 🎨, outdoor adventurers 🥾, and anyone who enjoys a good wander 🚶. So grab a friend, your camera, and a sense of curiosity - you never know what inspiring piece you'll find around the next bend!

📍 Where: Along the Bow River, Banff
🗓️ When: July - September

Find out more at Banff & Lake Louise Tourism.

📅 Monday, March 24

14:00 🏛️ Council Meeting 📍 Banff Town Hall
Regular meeting of Banff Town Council. More

15:00 🎨 The Basement: Youth Drop-In 📍 The Basement
A space for youth to hang out, play games, do homework, create music, or work on art projects. More

17:00 🛍️ Hangtime Flea Market 📍 Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre
A vibrant flea market featuring 40 vendors with vintage clothing, handmade goods, and unique finds. Enjoy live DJ sets, food, and drinks. Free entry! More

18:45 🏓 Pickleball 📍 Banff Elementary School
A fun paddle sport combining elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong. Equipment provided. Ages 16+. More

19:00 ❓ Trivia Night 📍 Melissa's, Banff
Test your knowledge at Melissa’s Trivia Night. More

20:30 🏀 Women's Basketball 📍 Banff Elementary School
Join a casual pickup game of basketball. Equipment provided. Ages 14+. More

📅 Tuesday, March 25

10:00 ♻️ Move Your Tenants Towards Zero Waste Workshop 📍 Online
A virtual workshop for multifamily property and staff accommodation managers, offering practical tools to reduce waste, reuse materials, and improve recycling efforts. More

10:30 📖 Baby Storytime 📍 Banff Library
A fun and interactive session with rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and felt board stories to support early language development. For children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. More

15:00 🎨 The Basement: Youth Drop-In 📍 The Basement
A space for youth to hang out, play games, do homework, create music, or work on art projects. More

18:45 🏐 Netball 📍 Banff Elementary School
Join locals for a fun, high-energy game of netball. No experience needed! Ages 14+. More

📅 Wednesday, March 26

09:00 🧘 50+ Yoga for the Wise 📍 The Fenlands
A movement-based yoga class tailored for adults looking to explore their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. More

10:00 🤝 Banff Drop-in Settlement Support for PRs and Refugees 📍 Banff Library
Free, no-appointment-needed support for Permanent Residents and Refugees. More

13:00 💼 Summer Hiring Fair - 2025 📍 Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre
Meet local employers and explore job opportunities for the summer season. Runs from 1 PM - 3:30 PM. More

14:30 💻 Tech Tutoring 📍 Banff Library
Get help with your phone, internet, and tech issues at Banff Seniors Society’s Tea & Coffee event. More

15:00 🎨 The Basement: Youth Drop-In 📍 The Basement
A space for youth to hang out, play games, do homework, create music, or work on art projects. More

📅 Thursday, March 27

15:00 🎨 The Basement: Youth Drop-In 📍 The Basement
A space for youth to hang out, play games, do homework, create music, or work on art projects. More

18:00 ✂️ Women's Circle: Macrame Night 📍 YWCA Banff (Great Room)
A free, hands-on workshop where you'll learn macrame techniques to craft a stylish water bottle holder. Open to cis and trans women, as well as gender-diverse folks. More

18:30 🧘 Yoga Flow into Yin 📍 The Fenlands
A gentle-paced yoga session focusing on breathwork, strength-building poses, and deep relaxation. More

18:45 🏸 Badminton 📍 Banff Elementary School
Play one-on-one or doubles in this fun and energetic sport. Racquets and birdies provided. Ages 12+. More

18:45 🏓 Pickleball 📍 Banff Elementary School
A paddle sport combining elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong. Equipment provided. Ages 16+. More

19:00 🪡 Craft Night: Embroidery & Decorative Hoops Workshop 📍 Banff Canmore Foundation
Create decorative embroidery hoops with recycled fabrics at this fun, inclusive craft night. No experience needed. More

📅 Monday, March 24

20:00 🎶 Live Music 📍 Three Bears
Enjoy live music at Three Bears. More

21:00 🎤 Open Mic Hosted by Liam Cowan 📍 The Beaver Banff
Showcase your talents or enjoy performances from local musicians at this open mic night. Free entry. More

22:00 🎧 Mondays - 2 DJs Live 📍 High Rollers, Banff
Two DJs spinning live from 10 PM till late. POWER HOUR deals from 3-5 PM and again from 10 PM until close. More

📅 Tuesday, March 25

22:00 🎧 Tuesday Night with Styler VNAz 📍 High Rollers, Banff
An electrifying night of music with Styler VNAz. Enjoy 75-cent wings and great tunes all night. More

22:00 🎤 Karaoke Every Tuesday 📍 Melissa's, Banff
Sing your heart out at the biggest karaoke night in the Bow Valley! Drink specials include $5.25 Mel’s Lager, $6 Tall Cans Pilsner, and $4.50 Highballs. More

📅 Wednesday, March 26

15:00 🎶 Live Music 📍 Three Bears
Enjoy an afternoon of live music at Three Bears. More

22:00 🎸 Mike The Knight Live 📍 Rose and Crown Banff
Catch Mike The Knight live on stage at The Rose & Crown. Free admission! More

22:00 🎤 Tommy's Open Mic 📍 Tommy's Neighbourhood Pub
Hosted by Garry from The Ramblin' Hey Ho Ha's! Instruments provided - come jam. More

22:00 🎧 DJ Hops - Wednesday Party Night 📍 High Rollers, Banff
Dance the night away with DJ Hops and enjoy all-day POWER HOUR with $5 pints, $4 hiballs, and $4 shafts. More

📅 Thursday, March 27

19:00 🎸 Aaron Ball Band - Great White North Tour 📍 Rose and Crown Banff
A high-energy show featuring Americana, Southern Rock, and Red Dirt Country from this Texas-based band. More

19:30 💃 Balkan Greek Night 📍 Balkan
A lively dinner show with belly dancing, Greek dancing, and plate smashing. Free live entertainment! More

21:00 🤠 Country Night with Honkytonk Tom & Arn 📍 High Rollers, Banff
Kick off the night with an acoustic set by Arn, followed by DJ Honkytonk Tom spinning country hits. Drink specials all night! More

21:00 🎧 Thursdays $3 Everything 📍 Dancing Sasquatch
Local’s Night with $3 drinks all night and local DJs spinning weekly. Free entry before 11 PM. More

🍺 Banff Ave Brewing Co. (110 Banff Ave)
🕒 Late Night (9PM+) More info
🍻 Shafts $4, Highballs $5, Ninjas (3oz) $10!

🍺 Banff Legion (92 Banff Ave.)
🕒 Happy Hour (4:30-6PM)
🎖️ Highballs, house wine & house beer for $4.75. Everyday Specials: $6 Margaritas & $5 Shafts! More Info

🍺 Beaver (433 Banff Ave)
🕒 Happy Hour (4-6PM Nightly) More info
🍟 $4 select tap beers, $9 poutine, $6 waffle sticks!

🍺 Bluebird (218 Lynx St.)
🕒 Fondue Happy Hour (4-5PM Daily) More info
🫕 Indulge in warm, melty goodness!

🍺 Chili’s (461 Banff Ave)
🕒 Morning Happy Hour (9-11AM) / Afternoon Happy Hour (3-5PM) More info
🌶️ Special drinks & grab-and-go items + après drink specials!

🍺 Hello Sunshine (208 Wolf St.)
🕒 Happy Hour (4-5PM Daily) / Hello Ramen (5-6PM, Sun-Fri) More info
🎤 Draft beer $6.50, 2oz house cocktails $10, Japanese hot dogs $5 (till 10PM). Ramen for $10! Plus, free private karaoke!

🍺 High Rollers (110 Banff Ave)
🕒 Happy Hour (3-5PM & 10PM-Close) More info
🎳 $5.00 pints, food specials, half-price Shafts & bowling!

🍺 Magpie & Stump & El Patio (203 Caribou St.)
🕒 El Happy Hour (3-5PM) / Late Night (10PM+) More info More info
🌮 Margaritas $6, tacos ½ price, Coronas $6, Bulldogs $12. Same great drink deals late night!

🍺 Melissa’s MisSteak (201 Banff Ave)
🕒 Happy Hour (3-6PM daily) More info
🥩 $4.50 highballs, $5.25 Mel’s lager, $1/oz house wine. Late Night Happy Hour (Sun-Thurs, 10PM-2AM): Same drink specials + $6 Pilsner Tall Boys!

🍺 Park Distillery (219 Banff Ave)
🕒 Cocktail Happy Hour (3-5PM Daily) More info
🍸 50% off Park cocktails & $7 footlong hotdogs!

🍺 St. James’ Gate (207 Wolf St.)
🕒 Happy Hour (Mon-Fri, 3-6 PM) More info
🍀 Pub classics from $13.50, beer from $7.50, plus whiskey flights at 25% off!

🍺 The Eddie Burger + Bar (137 Banff Ave)
🕒 Happy Hour (10PM-Close) More info
🍔 $12 Signature Trash Cans (3oz), hiballs $6, draft pints $7.

🍺 The Fat Ox (415 Banff Ave)
🕒 Aperitivo Happy Hour (2-6 PM daily) More info
🍷 Indulge in delicious food & drink specials from just $5!

🍺 The Old Spaghetti Factory (Cascade Shops, 2nd Floor)
🕒 Happy Hour (2-5PM Daily) More info
🍝 Draft beer $6, wine from $6, highballs $5. Appetizers (BamBam shrimp, tenders, calamari) just $8!

🍺 Three Bears Brewery (205 Bear St.)
🕒 Happy Hour (3-5PM Daily) More info
🐻 $6.99 pints of 3 Bears Beer, Food and Cocktails Specials

🍺 Tommy’s (120 Banff Ave)
🕒 Happy Hour (3-6PM & 10PM-Close) More info
⏰ Pil cans, Miller High Life & hiballs $4.25. Daily Steak Sandwich: $13.95! Daily Lunch Special (till 4PM): $12.95!

📅 Saturday, March 29
19:00 🎶 Kane Brown & Scotty McCreery 📍 Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Country music fans, get ready for an unforgettable night! Kane Brown and Scotty McCreery bring their chart-topping hits and high-energy performances to Calgary for one incredible show. More

📅 Daily
09:00 🚶‍♂️ From Banff: Icefields Parkway & Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles 📍 Banff Train Station
Embark on a journey to witness Abraham Lake's mesmerizing ice bubbles, enjoy a snowy trek to Peyto Lake's breathtaking viewpoint, and uncover hidden wonders along the Icefields Parkway. More

📅 Daily
Various Time Slots 🚴 Electric Fat Biking Adventure in Banff 📍 Banff Canoe Club
Unleash the thrills of electric fat biking on Banff’s best trails! This 2-hour guided tour includes a premium electric fat bike rental, helmet, hot drinks, and a certified local guide. More

📅 Daily
08:20 & 13:20 🚶‍♂️ Lake Louise Winterland Tour 📍 Mount Royal Hotel Banff
Experience a magical winter wonderland at Lake Louise. This guided tour provides ample time to explore the picturesque lake and enjoy classic Canadian winter activities. More

📅 Daily
11:30 🥩 Banff: Wagon Ride with Cowboy Cookout BBQ 📍 Banff Trail Riders Stables
Enjoy a rustic adventure with a wagon ride along the scenic Bow River and the base of Sulphur Mountain. Includes a cowboy cookout BBQ. More

📅 Daily
Multiple Time Slots 🚁 Canmore: 25-Minute Three Sisters Helicopter Tour 📍 91 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the iconic Three Sisters Peaks in the Canadian Rockies on this thrilling 25-minute helicopter tour. More

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