Active Living and Wellness

Canoe

The Town of Banff offers a wide variety of active living and wellness programs. These classes are for those 16 and older. 

To register for a program or class:

Upcoming Programs

Outdoor Pursuits 

Intermediate River Canoeing
Designed for those with lake canoeing experience who want to enhance their skills in moving water. Led by certified, local guides. They’ll help advance your paddling, communication, and rescue skills, all of which is essential for safe river canoe tripping. You will also learn how to enter and exit and eddy, navigate currents, and identify hazards above and below the water. This session is being offered as a part of Recreation and Parks Month.

Thursday, June 15, 2023, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.   
Sunday, June 18, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Register Online

River Canoeing
Designed for those with lake canoeing experience who want to enhance their skills in moving water. Led by certified, local guides. They’ll help advance your paddling, communication, and rescue skills, all of which is essential for safe river canoe tripping. You will also learn how to enter and exit and eddy, navigate currents, and identify hazards above and below the water.

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.  
Sunday, June 11, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Register Online

Yoga in Spanish
The Town of Banff is offering Spanish Yoga in the Park this Summer. Join us for a yoga journey in the elements of nature as we will move through poses. These sessions will take place outdoors with instruction in Spanish. 

Únete a este viaje a través de los elementos de la naturaleza, nos moveremos a través de ellos para entender cómo se manifiestan en nuestro cuerpo y mente. El programa se realizará al aire libre y con guía en español. 

Fluye con los Elementos (Flow with the Elements)
Tuesdays, June 6 - 27,  8 - 9 p.m. Register Online 

Fluye con los Elementos (Flow with the Elements)
Tuesdays, September 5 - 26, 8 - 9 p.m. Register Online

Sports

50+ Spring Slow Pitch League
Join your friends for a fun and social spring slow-pitch league. Open to all skill levels from the beginner to the more competitive. Don’t have a team? Email recreation@banff.ca and we’ll connect you with one. For ages 50+

Tuesdays, from May 16 - June 20, 2023, 3 - 5 p.m. Register Online 

Indoor Soccer Spring League
This league is open to all skill levels from the beginner to the more competitive. Numbered pinnies and balls provided. Don't have a team? Email recreation@banff.ca and we’ll connect you with one.

Wednesdays, April 12 - May 17, 2023, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Register Online 

Indoor Ultimate Frisbee League
This league is open to all skill levels from the beginner to the more competitive. A recreation leader will be on site the first night to review the rules with all teams. Don't have a team? Email recreation@banff.ca and we’ll connect you with one.

Sundays, April 16 - May 21, 2023, 5 - 8 p.m. Register Online 

Training               

Pawsitive Play
Join the Bow Valley SPCA for advice and tips on preparing you and your dog for fun times at the dog park and in the community. Session for humans only! All program fees will be donated to the Bow Valley SPCA. For all ages.

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 10 - 11 a.m. Register Online  
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7 - 8 p.m. Register Online
Sunday, September 24, 2023, 2 - 3 p.m. Register Online  

Community Cleanup

Earth Day Community Clean Up
This Earth Day join the Town of Banff and Parks Canada as we pick up litter in our neighborhoods and in the national park. We will provide you with the necessary tools and an area to clean around your neighbourhood or in the park in an effort to clean as many spaces as possible. Join us after the cleanup for a community BBQ and storytime with the Banff Public Library. Household compost bins will also be available at the toolkit pick-up and drop-off. Register yourself, your family or as a household.

Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Register Online 

Financial Information

Money 101
Investment fraud is the number one scam in Canada. Learn from the experts where to get the right answers and information so you don’t fall victim to scams. Guest speaker Const. Frenette of the Banff RCMP will outline some of the most common investment fraud strategies and tactics so that you are aware of the red flags.

Thursday, April 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Held online through Zoom. To register, email Community.services@banff.ca or call 403.762.1251