Snowdays

January

Stroll down to Banff Avenue to enjoy Snowdays. Warm up to winter with international ice carving competitions, snow sculpture exhibitions, exclusive culinary offerings, cozy après-ski culture, the thrill of skijoring, and the invigorating SnowDays Play Zone. This calendar of events will be the highlight of the season. Here, you’ll fall in love with the snowiest days of the year.

Canada Day in Banff

July 1

Begin your Day with public art outside the Whyte Museum before taking in the colour and energy of the famous Canada Day Parade down Banff Avenue beginning at 11:30 a.m. Explore family-friendly activities in Central Park and at the Banff Secondary High School field, and finish your day with a dazzling pyrotechnic show! View Banff Canada Day Event Schedule.

Banff Yoga Festival

Late May

The Banff Yoga Festival returns this year bringing together exceptional teachers of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness from Banff and beyond. Create your intentions in a goal-setting workshop, learn the basics of eating well in a cooking class, and connect with friends at a variety of yoga workshops. From yoga classes to hiking adventures, to cultural and social gatherings, this conscious celebration will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed fully in mind, body, and soul.

Banff Whisky Experience

Late September

With over 300 delicious whiskies from some of the finest distilleries in the world, this two-day event celebrates whisky craftsmanship in one of world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations. Enjoy a variety of masterclasses taught by industry insiders, meet master distillers, and enjoy mountaintop tastings among the beauty of Banff National Park.

Banff Centre Mountain Film + Book Festival

Late October

Every fall the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival shares tales of enthralling journeys and ground-breaking expeditions told by authors, photographers, adventurers, and filmmakers from around the world. Whether you’re a hardened explorer or armchair traveller, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival will captivate and kindle your spirit for adventure and the mountains. You’re sure to leave feeling moved and inspired.

Banff Craft Beer Festival

Late November

Just a few minutes walk from the Banff Boutique Inn. Widely considered the world's most beautiful beer festival, The Banff Craft Beer Festival takes place in Banff's Cave and Basin National Historic Site. As the only craft beer festival featuring exclusively Alberta craft brewers, treat your taste buds to delicious samples of craft beer from over 40 vendors from across the province, share stories with local brewmasters.

Banff Christmas Market

Late November

Just a few minutes walk from the Banff Boutique Inn. The Banff Christmas Market is held at Warner Stables which transforms into a charming market venue, the perfect place to enjoy holiday shopping. Look for a special gift for someone or find a keepsake for yourself while you shop booths of unique, artisanal gifts. Featuring goods inspired by Rocky Mountain culture, you’re bound to find one-of-a-kind treasures.

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