Participate in Wildfire Hazards Cleanup Weekend

Saturday and Sunday, May 28 – 29
Homeowners are encouraged to spend a few hours in their yards reducing the accumulation of deadfall and debris that can contribute to the spread of wildfire. There will be free yard waste disposal drop-off areas in Middle Springs and Beaver Street. Learn about weekend details and free FireSmart home assessments at banff.ca/FireSmart.

The Banff Farmers Market is back!

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Banff Farmers Market started for the summer on Wednesday, May 25, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. New this year, it will be taking place in the east side of the Central Park parking lot. Learn more about the market at TheBanffFarmersMarket.com.

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. Learn more, and find all the details at banff.ca/Events.

Utility bills due May 31

Utility bills for the January 1 – March 31 billing period were mailed on April 29, and are due May 31. If you have not received your bill, please contact taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

Hike with MountainLIFE

Come on a guided day hike and join other locals for a fun and social day of hiking. Hikes include C-Level Cirque, Stanley Glacier, and more! MountainLIFE programs are for those aged 31+. For more information, visit banff.ca/MountainLIFE.

30 is the new 40

Fun Zone open for summer

Come to the Family Fun Zone at The Fenlands and have fun with the whole family or your friends. Kids can play basketball, table tennis, badminton, giant lego or enjoy some arts and crafts, board games and much more. Adult supervision required. Free for Banff residents with a valid membership. To learn more, visit banff.ca/FamilyFunZone.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Community table lunch

Let’s eat together again. Connect with your community. Enjoy a delicious lunch 
of homemade soup, salad, and tea or coffee. $3 suggested donation. Lunches are hosted at the Catharine Robb Whyte Building, 101 Bear Street. All are welcome.

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, take a historical tour of Banff by bike, learn to repair your bike, and more! Find workshops and events for all ages at banff.ca/BikeMonth.

BanffLIFE glacier travel skills

June 27 – 28
Learn how to travel safely on glaciers in this guided course. Topics will include roping up for glacier travel, route finding, leadership in the mountains and crevasse rescue techniques. Learn about your gear and rescue methods on day one, and travel on the Athabasca glacier on day two. Visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE to learn more.

Sign up for the launch of Recreation and Parks 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 as yoga, painting, Into the Wild nature play, and crafts! To learn more, visit banff.ca/RecreationMonth.   

Learn to make beeswax wraps

Sunday, June 5
In this 30-minute session you will learn how to make your own beeswax wraps, a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap for food storage. All materials provided. This session is being offered in partnership with the Bear Minimum. Multiple courses are available throughout the day. To learn more, visit banff.ca/RecreationMonth. 

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

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