Immerse yourself in a Banff arts festival
When: On now until September 17
The Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival kicked off in May, with a variety of workshops, performances and exhibitions running throughout the summer all over the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity campus. Whether you prefer to soak up the sun with an outdoor musical performance at the Shaw amphitheatre or stay indoors and jam to your favourite tunes at the CLVB ‘33 Thursday night karaoke, there are plenty of activities to choose from. If you’re unsure which events to check out, the Summer Arts Festival’s website offers curated weekend itineraries to help jumpstart your planning process.
107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Banff, 403-762-6100, banffcentre.ca
Join a summer run club in Canmore
When: Sundays
The Sunday Social Run Club, a new summer run club in Canmore, started last month with its first-ever run on May 10. Every Sunday morning at 8 a.m., meet with fellow runners at Lovely Ice Cream & Treats for the pre-run stretch and warm-up. The club’s routes all follow paved paths. At the end of the run, everyone gathers back at Lovely Ice Cream for a post-run coffee and chat. No matter your level of running experience, it’s a great way to add some exercise to your next trip to the mountains.
Lovely Ice Cream & Treats, 101, 300 Old Canmore Rd., Canmore, @_thesundaysocial
Cycle through the Rockies for the 10th anniversary of the Gran Fondo Jasper
When: June 6
This month marks the 10th edition of the Gran Fondo Jasper, the only race of its kind to take place entirely in a national park. Participants can sign up to cycle the 165-kilometre Gran Fondo, the 100-kilometre Medio Fondo or the 65-kilometre Piccolo Fondo and E-Bike Fondo. Registration for the Gran Fondo Jasper stays open until the day before the race.
Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives, 400 Bonhomme St., Jasper, 780-915-0693, granfondo-jasper.ca
Journey through the mountains on a new limited time Rocky Mountaineer route
When: Starting June 10
Canadian railtour service Rocky Mountaineer has launched a new limited time route called Passage to the Peaks for summer 2026. This tour departs from Banff and runs through the Canadian Rockies, passing through Kamloops, B.C. and ending in Jasper. Spot iconic landmarks on your journey including Mount Rundle, Moose Lake and Pyramid Falls.
1-877-460-3200, rockymountaineer.com
Take a class at a new reformer pilates studio in Banff
Want to squeeze in a workout on your next visit to Banff? The town’s only reformer pilates studio opened its doors last November. Studio 103 is small yet mighty with seven reformers per class and a team of expert instructors offering participants plenty of support during their workout.
103, 111 Banff Ave., Banff, 103banffpilates.com
Celebrate The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company’s 30th birthday
When: June 21
The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company turns 30 years old this month, and it’s putting on a party to celebrate. The outdoor birthday bash will feature local music with plenty of ’90s songs, food and drinks, family-friendly activities and more. Tickets to the party are just $10 and include a hot dog and a Grizzly Paw soda.
310 Old Canmore Rd., Canmore, 403-678-2487 ext. 3, thegrizzlypaw.com
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