Ride the Banff Gondola for the Bloom & Brunch Festival
When: On weekends from April 3 to 26; Daily from April 26 to May 3
The Banff Gondola and Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen are hosting the Bloom & Brunch Festival this month. Ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain and enjoy a buffet brunch featuring everything from yogurt parfaits to the Rockies Rangers plate, along with desserts and a mimosa bar. But the festival is not just about food — spring is a time to create, and guests can enjoy live music, arts and crafts, and a floral photo zone to capture the moment while taking in the stunning mountain views.
Banff Gondola, Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen, 100 Mountain Ave., Banff, 1-866-756-1904, banffjaspercollection.com
Celebrate love at the Jasper Pride & Ski Festival
When: April 10 to 19
Don’t miss this 10-day celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ pride and community in the Rockies. The 17th annual Jasper Pride & Ski Festival welcomes visitors of all ages with events across town. From storytelling on the shores of Lac Beauvert to drag brunch, the program includes lively entertainment, great music and community spirit.
Multiple locations, Jasper, jasperpride.ca
Cheer on a snowboard competition at Sunshine Village
When: April 12
What The Huck returns to Sunshine Village with a snowboard competition built around community and fun. The relaxed, open-format event welcomes riders of all ages, from youth to seasoned competitors. Spectators are just as much a part of the action — expect a lively atmosphere as crowds gather to cheer and celebrate the sport together.
Race through the Rockies during the Jasper Half Marathon
When: April 25
At this race, the views might steal your breath before the elevation does. The Jasper
Canadian Rockies Half Marathon offers distances for all ages and abilities, from a one-kilometre family run to a 21-kilometre half marathon. Each entry supports the Jasper Healthcare Foundation as it continues rebuilding after the 2024 wildfires. The race begins and ends in the town of Jasper, just minutes from local hotels, restaurants and shops.
RV Parking Lot, Jasper, 1-780-915-0693, jaspercanadianrockieshalf.ca
Celebrate 50 years of the Australian Chamber Orchestra
When: April 25 to 26
The Australian Chamber Orchestra celebrates five centuries of music with a special program at the Jenny Belzberg Theatre on April 25, when the orchestra will perform works by several composers. The following evening on April 26, the orchestra performs in a more intimate setting at CLVB ’33, the Banff Centre’s cabaret-style venue, with a program that blurs the line between a classical concert and cabaret.
Jenny Belzberg Theatre, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Banff and CLVB ’33, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, St Julien Way, Banff, 1-403-762-6301, banffcentre.ca