June in Bike Month

Celebrate Bike Month this June, with workshops and events throughout the month! Take the opportunity to try riding a bike for the first time, learn a new skill, or simply have fun! Try mountain biking, joining a historical biking tour, or enjoy the Tiny Tykes Bike Rodeo. Register and learn more at banff.ca/BikeMonth.

Get outside with BanffLIFE and MountainLIFE courses

Take a hike, climb a Via Feratta, or learn to rock climb outdoors with BanffLIFE and MountainLIFE courses. Meet new friends and gain new skills as a certified guide leads you through new adventures. All genders and abilities welcome. Find programs and courses for ages 18 – 30 at banff.ca/BanffLIFE, and explore courses for those ages 31+ at banff.ca/MountainLife.

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.

Community Social Assessment

The Town of Banff is calling on all residents of Banff to identify the services and supports you need to be able to live your best life in Banff. Join a community conversation or take the survey at BanffViewpoints.ca/BestLife.

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.

Singing Tree Music Series

Thursday, May 25, 7 – 9 p.m.
The Singing Tree Music Series is a community coffeehouse featuring music from Bow Valley artists. All ages are welcome, donation are accepted. St. Georges in the Pines, 100 Bear Street. Visit banff.ca/Events to learn more.

Newcomer Walking Tour

Wednesday, June 7, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
The BanffLIFE 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. To learn more, visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE.

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.

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:

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.