Welcome Newcomers! The Neighbourhood Plate is about connecting with neighbours through random acts of kindness. Make a plate, fill the plate with special treats and pass it along to a neighbour, then they do the same and pass it on to another neighbour. We supply all the materials to create a plate. And all you need to do is take it home, fill it with goodies, and pass it along!

Join us for a fun and fabulous Storytime with songs, rhymes, movement, and great books! Stay to make a craft, do some coloring, and play with toys, blocks, trains, and other sensory objects. Snacks and beverages provided.

Enjoy a bowl of homemade beef or vegetarian chili. Then stick around to spend time with your community: playing board games, ping pong, pool, foosball, air hockey, or just hanging out. No connection with the church required. Always free, always for everyone. Gluten free and Vegetarian Available.

Join virtually or in person for our Remembrance Day Ceremony. We will honour those who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict, and peace. Canadians must understand the price of freedom. Veterans are passing the torch to us, the people of Canada, so the memory of their sacrifices will continue, and the values they fought for will live on in all of us.

From improving basic skills to college diplomas - there are opportunities without leaving the valley! Join us to learn the opportunities that are available from foundational learning - including English language learning - to college certificates and diplomas and university transfer courses.

Play with clay at artsPlace! Meet new community members while learning how to work with clay. Make your own clay dishes that you can take home later. No experience is required. We provide the materials, just come and have fun with us! Space is limited, please register.

Are you a new local? Become a Banff and Lake Louise Ambassador! If you work in Banff National Park, receive your Ambassador Pass with experiences valued at over $1,400 by attending this free one hour in-person welcome and orientation session.

[Canmore] From improving basic skills to college diplomas - there are opportunities without leaving the valley! Join us to learn the opportunities that are available from foundational learning - including English language learning - to college certificates and diplomas and university transfer courses.

Learn how to prepare your vehicle for winter! Learn everything you need to know about your car in the Bow Valley including general maintenance, servicing, fluids, general wear and tear, tires and more. Snacks and drinks included.

Enviro Drinks + Networking Night. Love the environment and live in the Bow Valley? This event is for you! join us for a mixer evening of fun and socializing. Meet some old friends and make some new ones, and learn about local environmental activities in the Bow Valley. Let's celebrate our efforts to protect and sustain our planet together! Beer and pizza will be available for purchase.

Ever wanted to try a new sport? Come join us for a free Squash lesson! We will provide equipment and instruction. Just bring yourself, meet new people, and learn a new sport!

Free Information Session For Ukrainians In The Bow Valley. Learn about living your best life in Banff, Canmore, or Lake Louise. We are here to help! Come to this free session to ask questions, connect with the community, and get help with settling in your new home.

A fun fitness class that will have you focused on cardiovascular and muscular strengthening, core and balance and ends with a nice stretch.

Join fun game of pickup volleyball. You can work on your serves, volleys and setting in a great social setting. Volleyballs and nets provided. All are welcome to join this casual fun night.

Play Netball in Banff! Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. Games are played on a rectangular court with raised goal rings at each end. Each team attempts to score goals by passing a ball down the court and shooting it through its goal ring. Come out and join other locals while working up a sweat and learn a fun new game.

We invite people to drop by The Hub, our community bicycle workshop in Canmore, to learn more about what we do. The Hub gives members access to tools and equipment to work on their bikes and learn from volunteer mentors. People can also buy a used bike at the Hub or donate a bike they are no longer using. People can ask questions about bikes or bike maintenance and there will be door prizes.

Everything you need to know about the school system in Canada! Ask questions at this free online information session. Essential for all parents and caregivers with children in schools in the Bow Valley, especially newcomers to Canada, immigrants, and Temporary Foreign Workers.

Enjoy a bowl of homestyle cooked vegetable soup, bread, salad, fruit, tea/coffee. Meet other community members, learn information on local resources. $3 suggested donation. All are welcome!

Meet with a friendly local Settlement worker and ask any questions! You don’t need to book an appointment, just drop in and see us! Get help with documents or applications, learn more about your community, and connect with local information. Email: settlement.programmer@banff.ca or call: 403-762-1144

Toys Together is a drop-in child development program for caregivers and young children ages 0-6. This is an open space to play, explore, and socialize with others. Toys are provided to help children learn through free play, use their imagination, and develop fine and gross motor skills. Families may join and leave at any point during each session. Each day will finish with a circle time session with songs and stories.

Field Trip to the Family Connection Centre! We deliver programs focused on child and youth development, building parent and caregiver capacity, and bringing families together to create a socially connected community.

Join others to kick the ball around in a fun pickup game of soccer. Balls, pinnies and nets are provided. Free, all are welcome.

Drop-in with your instrument of choice and jam out to some well-known songs with other local music enthusiasts! All are welcome to come along for a fun musical night!

You will have 5 minutes to talk to up to 20 new people and you will decide who will get your contacts at the end. This is a fun way to meet new people and get closer to your community without awkward social barriers.

In badminton you will use racquets to hit a shuttlecock (or birdie) across a net at your opponent. Badminton can be played one-on-one or as doubles, so come alone or bring a friend. Racquets and birdies are provided. All are welcome.

Break up your week with a yoga session that will lead you through mindful movements and breath work before moving into a restful practice of Yoga Nidra (known as the yogic sleep). The first portion of this practice will get the energy flowing and create warmth in the body and will then transition into slow movement that will have you feeling both awake and rested by the end.

Drop by The Hub - our community bicycle workshop in Banff! You can access tools and equipment to work on your bike and learn from volunteer mentors. Buy or donate a used bike at the Hub and ask questions about bikes or bike maintenance. There will be door prizes.

This beginner's class will help you discover chords and the joys of playing music. Guitar and other string instruments welcome (banjo, ukulele, mandolin, etc.).

Tune your skis and snowboard ready for the winter season whilst enjoying FREE sushi! We invite all young adults aged 18-30 to drop-in to this new social program. Meet and connect with new or longtime locals! Free games like table tennis, billiards, foosball, board games, Mario kart, air hockey + more!

Learn about walking safely at night with your family, try making your own s'mores, and enjoy free hot chocolate! We welcome all families and individuals to join this fun winter activity to stay active, meet new people, and have fun!