Pedestrian Zone set to reopen

Banff Avenue will close to vehicles on Monday, May 15, in preparation for the Downtown Pedestrian Zone between Wolf and Buffalo streets, and the adjacent sections of Caribou Street. Banff Avenue will reopen to pedestrians, cyclists and skateboarders from May 19 to October 13. Roam transit buses will be detoured May 15 – 19, but will continue to use Banff Avenue, with increased frequency this year. The Town will seek input in the fall on the concept of making the Pedestrian Zone a recurring summer feature. For details, visit banff.ca/BanffAve.

Community Social Assessment

The Town of Banff is calling on all residents of Banff to take part in the 2023 Community Social Assessment to help identify ways to make improvements for people who live here. This will be the fourth time the Town has conducted the assessment, which is completed every five years. It is meant to gauge the changing needs of Banff residents over time, identify what is going well, and help determine how best to direct support services and close any gaps in what our community needs. The Town of Banff will be collecting feedback until June 30, 2023. Learn more at BanffViewpoints.ca/BestLife.

Celebrate Recreation and Parks month

Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as we launch Recreation and Parks Month in Canada at the Banff Recreation Grounds! Come down and enjoy building spring crowns, sipping on tea while listening to a story with the Banff Public Library, meeting other locals and enjoying a BBQ. Learn more at banff.ca/RecDay.

Share the Trail

The trail parallel to Cave Avenue becomes a shared trail with horses this summer. Banff Trail Riders will walk horses along the path each morning and evening. Please yield to horses and give them space. The trail will be widened in May to accommodate the daily transportation of horses in summer months. This will also give extra space to pedestrians and cyclists.

Utility bills due

Utility bills for the January 1 – March 31 billing period were mailed on April 28, and are due May 31. If you have not received your bill, please contact taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Banff Farmers Market

Wednesdays, starting May 24
The Banff Farmers Market is back! Held every Wednesday during the summer in Central Park, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Vendors offer everything from fruits and vegetables to artisan crafts. Learn more at TheBanffFarmersMarket.com.

Mountain Birds Painting Class

Thursdays, June 1 – 15, 6 –  7:30 p.m.
The Town of Banff is offering art classes this spring and summer. Your instructor will teach you the basics as well as some more advanced concepts in this multi-week class. Open to all abilities. To learn more and register, visit banff.ca/ArtsAndFood.

Lake and River Canoeing Courses

There is nothing like getting out on the water in a canoe enjoying the scenery while getting some exercise. Make sure you are prepared: learn the skills and get the knowledge you need for the type of canoeing you want to experience by taking one of our canoe classes taught by certified Paddle Canada instructors. Courses are available for beginners and intermediate paddlers. Learn more at banff.ca/Active.

Celebrate Bike Month

Activities and courses throughout June!
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. Find workshops and events for all ages at banff.ca/BikeMonth.

Settlement Services Programs

Settlement Services supports Permanent Residents of Canada, Temporary Foreign Workers transitioning to permanent residency, and Ukrainian nationals who are living in the Bow Valley, no matter the length of time living in Canada. Upcoming programs include:

Living in Canada as a Permanent Resident, Ways to Save Money
Wednesday, May 17, 3 –  4:30 p.m.
Offered online, via Zoom.

Alberta Employment Standards: Your rights, responsibilities, and laws in the workplace
Thursday, May 18, 4:30 –  6 p.m.

Visit banff.ca/Settlement to learn more. 

Meetings

Governance & Finance:  Tuesday, May 23, 9 a.m.
Council:  Tuesday, May 23 , 2 p.m.

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