New Year's Eve in Banff

We’re looking forward to helping Banff residents in bidding farewell to 2022 and bringing in the New Year at a celebration in Central Park. Join us on Saturday, December 31, and celebrate with live music, activities, and a midnight pyrotechnics display. For details, visit banff.ca/NYE.

New Year's Eve Public Skating

Skate the day, and year, away with indoor public skating on December 31. The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre is hosting family public skating from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sticks & Pucks from 12 to 1:30 p.m., and final public skating from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Learn more 
at banff.ca/NYE.

Christmas Tree recycling

Recycle your natural Christmas Tree between December 26 and January 16. Drop it off at the Beaver Street Parking Lot next to the Fire Hall. Please ensure you have removed all ornaments and decorations. To recycle your tree after January 16, drop it off at the Waste Transfer Site, 160 Hawke Avenue. 

Become a snow angel

The Snow Angel program pairs volunteers with those needing help clearing their driveways and sidewalks. Call the senior support coordinator at 403.762.1253 to find out more or visit banff.ca/Volunteer.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Community Coffeehouse

Thursday, December 29, 7 – 9  p.m.
The Singing Tree Music Series is back for a night of Jazz and mocktails. Join in the 
free event, held at St. Georges in the Pines. Donations to support the 2023 Homegrown Art Show will be accepted. To learn more, visit banff.ca/Events.

Sign up for Alerts!

Register for alerts, and get notifications for snow clearing and parking bans. Visit banff.ca/Alerts to learn more and to register.

AHS Screen Test Mobile Mammography Clinic

January 16 – 19
AHS Screen Test Mobile Mammography Clinic is coming to the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital January 16 – 19. Appointments are required. Call 1-800-667-0604 (toll-free). Screening is recommended for women 45 – 74. Learn more at ScreeningForLife.ca.

SnowDays Festival

January 18 – 29
SnowDays returns to Banff in 2023 with snow sculptures, a kids play zone, skijoring, and more! To learn more about the festival, visit banfflakelouise.com/Events/SnowDays.

Mountain Madness Relay Race

Friday, February 3, 1 – 5 p.m., Register by Thursday, January 19
Team up and take part in this legendary local relay race! With a team of five, the relay starts at the top of Mt. Norquay with a downhill ski, skate at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre, and then finish up at the Banff Recreation Grounds for the running, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing segments. Compete for the fastest time, the best costumes, or the wackiest team name. The race runs 1 – 3 p.m., followed by the after party, 3 – 5 p.m. To learn more, and to register your team, visit banff.ca/MountainMadness.

Drop-in to 2023

Drop-in to fitness classes and sports all winter long! Sessions are hosted at the Banff Elementary School and The Fenlands Banff Recreation Grounds. Find the up-to-date calendar at banff.ca/DropInCalendar.

Outdoor Skating

Enjoy skating at The Fenlands Meadow rink this winter. Daily from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and at the Train Station rink daily from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Meetings

View the live meetings at banff.ca/Live. 

Visit banff.ca/AgendaCentre or subscribe to meeting agendas at banff.ca/Notify.