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Discover the wonder of Christmas in Banff National Park this holiday season with In Search of Christmas Spirit. Bundle up for a walk through the Cascade of Time Garden, where you’ll witness a live Christmas story told by the animals of Banff National Park.

The Banff Craft Beer Festival returns to the Cave & Basin National Historic Site for 2023. As the only craft beer festival featuring exclusively Alberta craft brewers, treat your taste buds to delicious samples of of food and drink from over 40 vendors from across the province, share stories with local brewmasters, enjoy live entertainment and discover Banff's amazing food and craft drink scene!

Learn the absolute basics of drawing, starting with the versatility of the pencil. Focus on the three basic shapes and loose sketching exercises to warm up the creative mind. The intention behind this course is to inspire you to record your experiences by hand to translate what you see on paper. From still life objects to landscapes to understanding human form, you'll reconnect with the love of drawing and fill your sketchbook with new life. Ages 16+

Join us for this beginner art class designed to teach you about the fundamentals of using acrylic paints. Learn how to mix colours, use a variety of paint brushes and create a painting from start to finish. When possible, we’ll explore painting outdoors in the open air. A fun and refreshing environment to learn something new. Materials are provided. Ages 16+