Take a haunting open-top bus tour of Banff
When: October 3 to 31
Hop aboard Open Top Tours’ vintage-inspired sightseeing bus for the new Banff Shadows of the Summits tour, which runs Thursdays to Sundays during the month of October. Created with Stoney Nakoda partners, the tour showcases some of the most mysterious sites and haunts in Banff while sharing chilling stories and legends. Tickets can be booked online.
Head to the mountains to celebrate Banff Pride
When: October 4 to 14
Drag shows, a Pride march, stories from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community — these are just some of the events you can experience during Banff Pride’s 10-day festival this month. Try Pride-inspired bites and drinks at participating Banff restaurants and bars, check out speaker events, shop at the Pride Market on October 12 and more.
Run or walk the Fernie Half Marathon
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When: October 6
Sign up for the 23rd annual Fernie Half Marathon to raise funds for children’s programs in Fernie and Friends of the Fernie Heritage Library. Three race styles are available for all levels of participation: a 21-kilometre half marathon, a 10-kilometre run/walk or a five-kilometre run. Online registration is open until October 4.
Explore Burgundy Wine Week at the Post Hotel & Spa
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When: October 6 to 12
Indulge in the rich flavours of Burgundy, a well-known wine-producing region in eastern France, during a special week dedicated to its wines at the Post Hotel & Spa in Lake Louise. Throughout the week, there will be a Burgundy-inspired tasting menu, wine pairings for various wines from Burgundy including Chardonnays and Pinot noirs (grapes which the region is known for), and exclusive pours. It all culminates in a Burgundy wine dinner on October 11. Additional details, including pricing and reservations, are available online.
200 Pipestone Rd., Lake Louise, 403-522-3989, posthotel.com
Eat your way through Banff National Park during Taste for Adventure
When: October 24 to November 7
Dine at some of Banff’s top restaurants with exclusive menus and foodie events prepared for Taste for Adventure, a two-week culinary event showcasing the flavours of Banff National Park. Try a three-course Mediterranean menu at Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant in Banff, afternoon tea at Fairview Bar & Restaurant in the Chateau Lake Louise and more. A list of participating restaurants and their Taste for Adventure offerings is available online.
Attend the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival
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When: October 26 to November 3
Now in its 49th year, the annual Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival features more than 80 films, not to mention talks, exhibitions and a marketplace. This year, notable guest speakers include Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, the first woman from Nepal to become an international mountain guide, and John Vaillant, the award-winning Canadian author of The Golden Spruce and Fire Weather. Events and screenings will be hosted at Lux Cinema Banff, artsPlace Canmore and other partner venues in downtown Banff. The list of participating films will be announced online on October 3. Tickets and online film passes can be purchased online.
