Wear Masks

Wearing masks or face coverings in crowded public places protects you and the people around you. Masks don't allow you to be within 2 metres of others, but they do help stop the spread of the virus.

Remember to:
• Wash or sanitize your hands before putting your mask on, before taking it off, and after taking it off.

• Keep nose, mouth and chin covered at all times.

• Remove if wet, torn or dirty and dispose in a lined garbage bin.

• Store cloth masks in a sealed bag until they can be washed in hot, soapy water.

Visit banff.ca/covidhelp to learn more and to find where to purchase masks.

Free COVID-19 Testing

COVID tests help Alberta Health Services track and contain the virus. Anyone in Alberta can be tested for COVID – even if they don’t have symptoms. For local testing locations, visit banff.ca/covid#testing.

Trace Your Contacts

ABTraceTogether is a mobile contact tracing app that helps let you know if you've been exposed to COVID-19 – or if you've exposed others – while protecting your privacy. Quickly identifying and isolating positive cases is an important part to preventing the spread. The more Albertans who voluntarily download and use the app, the safer we'll be. Download the app at alberta.ca/ab-trace-together.aspx.

Cyclist Safety

The Bow Valley Parkway is a fantastic ride, but make sure you carry easily accessible bear spray and know how to use it. Bears are roaming the parkway so be prepared. If you plan to ride from the Town of Banff, use the Norquay highway exit and park at the Train Station Public Parking Lot. In town, cycling on sidewalks is not allowed.

Report all carnivore sightings - bears, cougars, wolves and coyotes - to Banff Emergency Dispatch at 403.762.1470. More info: banff.ca/wildlife.

Push with Purpose - Skateboard Camps

Ignite your imagination, evolve your style and Push With Purpose! Over two days, we will explore many disciplines of skateboarding; from concrete bowls and street-style plazas, to technical tricks, slides and grinds.

Grade 5-6, July 23 - 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Resident $76/2-day program.

Visit banff.ca/kids for more details. Please email community.services@banff.ca or call 403.762.1251 to register.

Parent & Baby Outdoor Fitness

Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
July 22, 29, August 5 & 12
This free outdoor class is designed for parents to attend with babies who are not yet walking. Wear your baby in a carrier or bring a car seat, stroller, or blanket with toys. You will be led through a warm up, low impact exercises and then a cool down with gentle yoga poses. Led by Kim Mayberry. Register for all four or single sessions at banff.ca/register or call 403.762.1251.

Farmers Market Safety

Make your farmers market visit safe by following distancing markers in line to access the market, keep a 2-meter physical distance at all times and wear a mask. The market is open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m every Wednesday throughout the summer at Central Park. Avoid the line up by booking your visit online at thebanfffarmersmarket.com.

Bear Street Open for Business

Bear Street open for business
The best of Bear Street is open during construction. Explore shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries, recreation rentals and much more. For a complete listing of all Bear Street businesses and services, visit BrandNewBear.ca.

Avoid Traffic and Delays

Recommend visitors use the best highway exit into town to avoid traffic and delays. With several roads closed to vehicles, help them plan ahead to make their visit more fun.

Use the Banff Avenue/Minnewanka exit for:
• Visitors checking into hotels or camping.

Use the Norquay Road exit for:
• Day visitors to access parking at the Train Station Public Parking Lot. It’s free and parking is allowed there for 9 hours. It’s just an 8 minute walk to downtown Banff.

• Visitors accessing destinations across the bridge.

Remind campers camping at Tunnel Mountain, to take the free Roam Public Transit bus into town to avoid having to find parking.

Meetings

Governance and Finance Committee: July 13 at 9 a.m.
Council: July 13 at 2 p.m.

Visit banff.ca/agendacenter or subscribe to
meeting agendas at banff.ca/notify. View the live meeting at banff.ca/live.