Enjoy a short film festival under the stars in Banff
When: September 4
Head to the Banff Centre’s outdoor amphitheatre to watch a lineup of mountain-themed short films that were part of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. The six-film roster includes River Mama, Keep it Burning, 109 Below and more. All ages are welcome to the free event, so bring some snacks and a blanket to complete the family movie night.
Shaw Amphitheatre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Banff, banffcentre.ca
Watch an aerobatic airplane show
When: September 6
Canadian aerobatic pilot Neil Harris takes to the sky for a spectacular air show at the Fairmont Hot Springs Airport. Watch Harris glide, swoop and soar through the air in a plane during the 10 to 15 minute shows, which run at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. All guests are encouraged to come 15 minutes early to grab a good view at the watch site. Parking is limited.
Fairmont Hot Springs Airport, Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C., travelcolumbiavalley.com
Laugh at the Invermere Comedy Classic
When: September 11
The Invermere Comedy Classic is hosting some of the country’s best pro comedians in the Colombia Valley. Chuckle at hilarious standup sets from comedians like Myles Anderson, Ryan Williams, Sophia Johnson and more. Secure your tickets to the 18+ show online for a night full of laughs.
Columbia Valley Centre, 646 4 St., Invermere, B.C., eventbrite.ca
Attend an arts festival in Canmore
When: September 12 to 14
Celebrate artsPlace’s 10th anniversary at the Canmore Festival of Art & Creativity. The three-day festival is free to attend with a variety of live performances, multicultural events and art workshops, in addition to an interactive gallery and a night market.
artsPlace, 950 8 Ave., Canmore, artsplacecanmore.com
Book a night at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel and try its new spa
When: Basin Glacial Waters opens September 15
Basin Glacial Waters, a luxury spa experience at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, is set to open on September 15. The newly designed wellness spa offers a number of relaxing amenities for guests to indulge in, including a Finish sauna, a salt room, hydro pools and more. Basin Glacier Waters is exclusively offered to overnight hotel guests and three-hour sessions can be booked online or through the hotel.
111 Lake Louise Dr., Lake Louise, thebasin.com
Look at cool cars at the 35th Annual Columbia Valley Classics Show & Shine
When: September 19 and 20
Calling all car enthusiasts to the annual Columbia Valley Classics Show & Shine! One of B.C.’s largest car exhibitions returns for its 35th year in a row. Look at a variety of unique classic cars from different eras, with thousands of automotive enthusiasts coming every year to show off their rides. The two-day event also has a car poker run, a pancake breakfast and a car vendor market.
Radium Hot Springs, B.C., columbiavalleyclassics.ca
Celebrate Oktoberfest at a Bavarian-style restaurant in Banff
When: September 20
Clink your beer glasses at the Waldhaus Restaurant’s Okotoberfest feast. Attendees will enjoy a grand dinner featuring a whole roasted pig, artisan sausages, apple strudel and more. The gourmet spread offers guests an elevated dining experience with all the traditional charm and festivities. The restaurant will also host a patio after-party filled with Bavarian-inspired games, food and beer. The after-party is free to attend with reservations to the Oktoberfest: Braumeister’s Feast.
Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spr. Ave., Banff, banff-springs-hotel.com
