Learn to be Bear Aware

Join the Town of Banff and Parks Canada in an interactive Bear Aware session
that will have you learning how to be safe in bear country. The 60-minute in-person
session will be led by two Parks Canada wildlife specialists and includes a presentation on how to identify different types of bears, common bear behaviours and tools and tips to prevent bear encounters. Online, in-person, and family focused sessions are available throughout May. Learn more, and find all the details at banff.ca/Events.

Into the Woods

Into the Woods is a program for parents, toddlers, and kindergartners, that nurtures each child's natural curiosity to build safe connections to our mountainous backyard. Opportunities to discover and grow are plentiful as your child becomes immersed in sensory-based experiences, stories, crafts, songs, tinkering, building, and imaginative play. Learn more at banff.ca/IntotheWild.

BanffLIFE programs

BanffLIFE is dedicated to promoting healthy, balanced lifestyles for those 18 – 30 living in Banff. Upcoming programs include canoeing, rock climbing, scrambling, and more. All genders and abilities welcome. To find all social events and mountain programs, visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE.

Get ready for bike month

June is Bike Month, a celebration of cycling. Take the opportunity to try riding a bike for the first time, learn a new skill, or simply have fun and connect with new people. Try mountain biking with a guide, take a historical tour by bike, learn to repair your bike, join a bike and hike, or sign up the Tiny Tyke for the Bike Rodeo. Find workshops and events for all ages at banff.ca/BikeMonth.

Sign up for the launch of recreation month

We're launching summer fun with a full day of outdoors activities for all ages and abilities. Join us on Sunday, June 5 for activities such such as yoga, painting, Into the Wild nature play, and crafts! To learn more, visit banff.ca/RecreationMonth.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Beginner Acrylic Painting Classes

Wednesdays, June 8 – 29
Ages 9 – 16: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Ages 16+: 6:30 – 8 p.m.

The Town of Banff is offering Beginner Acrylic Painting art classes this June for adults and youth. Your instructor will teach you the basics and some more advanced concepts in these multi-week programs. All materials are provided. Open to all genders and abilities. Program will be held at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Visit banff.ca/Classes for more details, and to register.

Living in Canada as a Permanent Resident

Thursday, May 19, 2 – 3 p.m.
An orientation session for all Permanent Residents of Canada living in the Bow Valley. Understand your status, permanent resident card, and more! Learn about the many free and low-cost services and supports available in the Bow Valley. Register by contacting settlement.programmer@banff.ca, visiting banff.ca/Settlement or calling 403.762.1144. Join this session in person or online.

Try-It Sports Skateboarding and Paddleboarding

Try-It sessions are free or low-cost programs that teach you the basic techniques for a specific sport. All equipment and instruction is included with registration. To learn more, visit banff.ca/TryIt.

Skateboarding: Sunday, June 5, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages 9+
Stand Up Paddleboarding: Tuesday, June 7, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Ages 16+

Be respectful to others as we all have different levels of comfort with the easing of restrictions.

Learn where to get vaccinated and stay up-to-date on the latest COVID information at banff.ca/Covid.

Meetings

Governance and Finance Committee: Monday, May 24, 9 a.m.
Council: Monday, May 24, 2 p.m.

View the live meeting at banff.ca/Live.
Visit banff.ca/AgendaCent re or subscribe to meeting agendas at banff.ca/Notify.