Town to reverse lane in trial on Bow River Bridge

The Town of Banff will trial a lane reversal on the vehicle bridge for several hours on the afternoon of Saturday, August 13. The trial will temporarily turn one of the two southbound lanes into a northbound lane. Residents and businesses have asked for this trial to see if it has a positive impact on Mountain Avenue traffic. Congestion on Mountain Avenue is affected by the volume of vehicles who visit the Gondola and Hot Springs, and are immediately turned back to downtown due to lack of parking. Running this trial on a day that is typically very busy will help us understand if a lane reversal has a positive impact on the congestion. 

Brand new amenities at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre

Visit The Fenlands to discover the most recent additions to the recreation space! A new seasonal indoor turf field, a fitness room, and a bike workshop are all available for public use. Learn more at banff.ca/Fenlands.

Visit the Family Fun Zone

Visit the Family Fun Zone at The Fenlands and have fun with the whole family or friends. Kids can enjoy sports, giant Lego, arts and crafts, board games and more. Adult supervision required. Free for residents with a valid membership. Learn more at banff.ca/FamilyFunZone. 

Register for emergency alerts

Visit banff.ca/Alerts to register for alerts on wildfire, flooding, traffic issues, storms, and more.

Registration now open for the upcoming Into the Wild program

Into the Wild is an after-school wilderness program where children will learn all about Banff’s flora and fauna, animal tracking, outdoor cooking, crafting and more! Every day, students from Grades 1 - 5 will meet their leader at the Banff Elementary School and walk together to the Banff Recreation Grounds. Activities include outdoor games, guest presenters, snacks, and campfires. Register for this fall, find more information including cost at banff.ca/IntoTheWild.

Upcoming Courses and Events

BanffLIFE Basecamp

Tuesdays, August 16 & 30, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
BanffLIFE Basecamp is a drop-in social program at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30. This is the best place in town to hangout with friends in a welcoming space that is inclusive to all. Play games such as table tennis, billiards, foosball, board games and more! You can also enjoy affordable meals from Oh Bento including Japanese specialties like ramen and sushi. To learn more, visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE.

BanffLIFE Newcomer Walking Tour

Thursday, August 11
The Banff Newcomer Walking Tour helps residents 18 – 30 years old learn everything they need to know about living in Banff. Learn about programs and services like how to register for a post office box, how to get parking permits and more. Visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE to learn more.

Let's get together over lunch

Wednesdays, 12 – 1 p.m.
Join our Community Table and enjoy a delicious, homemade lunch and connect with other Banff residents at the Catharine Robb Whyte Building, at 101 Bear Street. Everyone is welcome. Donation: $3 is suggested.

Drop-in settlement support

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., closed over noon hour
Meet with a Settlement Support Worker without an appointment at Town Hall. Ask questions, get help with documents and applications, and learn more about your community. Visit banff.ca/Settlement to learn more.

Visit the Banff Farmers Market

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Banff Farmers Market is held every Wednesday at the Banff Park Museum parking lot. Enjoy live music, and vendors selling everything from produce and baking, to artisan goods. Learn more at TheBanffFarmersMarket.com.

Meetings

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