Come out and join others to kick the ball around in a fun pickup game of soccer. Balls, pinnies and nets are provided

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.

Come out and join others in a fun game of pickup volleyball. You can work on your serves, volleys and setting in a great social setting.

Come alone or bring along some friends and join in a casual game of pickup basketball. Basketballs and pinnies are provided. 

Free entry to the Banff Park Museum National Historic Site on the 18th and 19th of November with guided tours twice a day. Explore the oldest natural history museum in western Canada. Get face-to-face with Rocky Mountain wildlife! Located in the heart of downtown Banff, the Banff Park Museum houses more than 5,000 vintage botanical and zoological specimens. The Banff Park Museum shows us how natural history was understood in Canada near the end of the Victorian era. Built in 1903, it is the oldest surviving federal building in any Canadian national park.

New to Canmore? Do you want to learn a bit more about the community you now call home? Visit the Canmore Museum on Sunday November 19th during the Bow Valley Community Week and see our current exhibits for free .

You and your child will join other Banff families for a fun morning of warm, indoor unstructured free play. With parent or guardian supervision, your little one will be able to play with others and use the Town’s play equipment including giant Lego blocks, ride-on cars, bouncy balls and more.

Free entry to the Banff Park Museum National Historic Site on the 18th and 19th of November with guided tours twice a day. Explore the oldest natural history museum in western Canada. Get face-to-face with Rocky Mountain wildlife! Located in the heart of downtown Banff, the Banff Park Museum houses more than 5,000 vintage botanical and zoological specimens. The Banff Park Museum shows us how natural history was understood in Canada near the end of the Victorian era. Built in 1903, it is the oldest surviving federal building in any Canadian national park.

Join us at the Family Connection Centre for a cup of coffee (or tea) and learn about how to coexist safely with wildlife while meeting other families in the community.

This free drop-in program is for caregivers and young children ages 0 - 6. There will be interactive stations such as bear spray demonstration, songs, dances and crafts to learn about how to live smart with wildlife. Coffee and tea will be provided. Families may join and leave at any point.

Jam session at Perk Cafe! Bring your instrument and jam with us for 2 hours. Everyone is welcome, you don't have to play an instrument to attend.

Please join us for our Community Square Dance fundraiser at 7:00 PM on November 17, 2023, at the Cornerstone Theatre in Canmore!

Come dance the night away to live music and meet other community members! We will provide light snacks and access to a cash bar (debit, cash or credit).

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Dance begins: 7:30 PM

Join us for community connection, laughter and boot stomping fun! All profits go towards the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley's programs. Dress-up in Western Wear optional (cowboy boots, hats and other)!

The Lake Louise Lowdown is a resource fair just for Lake Louise residents. This is a great way for new locals to get to know the area and for local business to get their name out in the community.

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. Open to all genders and abilities.

Drop-in sports participation is a great way to meet new people in your community and have an active lifestyle. This program is recreational and perfect for first-time players.

As the Bow Valley becomes increasingly more diverse, how do we learn to live together to build a more thriving community? For this Cultural Learning Circle, we will bring together a panel of Stoney Nakoda community members and people who are Newcomers to Canada and the Bow Valley. We will dance, sing and share our arts practices. Then, we will talk about what brings us together, what unites us, what divides us, and how we can learn from each other and work together in a respectful way to care for the land in which we work, play and live.

Pickleball is a paddle sport that can be played as singles or doubles and combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong that will have you working hard while having fun! Come on your own or bring a friend.

Learn about the exciting sport of Squash! For Permanent Residents of Canada, Refugees, and Ukrainians (CUAET).

Attendees will work collaboratively make a ribbon dress under the instruction and guidance from Eagles Nest Stoney Family Shelter Staff. Eagles Nest Stoney Family Shelter Staff will share their knowledge around the uses and traditions of ribbon skirts.

Visit the HUB bicycle workshop to buy a bike, donate a bike or work on your bike!

Our community bicycle workshops in Banff and Canmore give members access to tools and equipment to work on their bikes and learn from volunteer mentors.

Learn about free and low-cost programs and services

How to receive discounts through Banff Access Program and the Canmore Affordable Services Program.

Tips to save money on food, clothing, recreation, transportation, and family activities.

Answers to your questions.

For job seekers with disability-based barriers, learn about the services and supports available through Gateway Association!

Come out and join others in a fun game of pickup volleyball. You can work on your serves, volleys and setting in a great social setting.

Join the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley for a collection of performances and readings centered around stories of our local environment, community, and wildlife.

The Language Exchange gives community members the chance to come together and learn or practice a new language. It is a fun way for people to meet other people from various cultural backgrounds and swap languages through conversation.

A paddle sport that can be played as singles or doubles and combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong that will have you working hard while having fun! Come on your own or bring a friend. Paddles and balls were provided. Open to all genders and abilities.

HONEYLAND is an epic, visually stunning portrait of the delicate balance between nature and humanity that has something sweet for everyone.

Whether you’ve been in the Bow Valley for a week or a lifetime, we’re glad you’re here and hope you join us for snacks, drinks, conversations and networking.

Our community bicycle workshops in Banff and Canmore give members access to tools and equipment to work on their bikes and learn from volunteer mentors.

The Neighbourhood Plate is about connecting with neighbours through random acts of kindness. The idea is to 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.

What you need to know as a new Permanent Resident of Canada

How can you keep and lose PR status?

What are your rights and responsibilities?

Learn about free supports and services.

Healthcare information, English classes, filing taxes in Canada and more!

REGISTRATION NOW FULLL. Try wheel throwing at this introductory ceramic workshop. Have you ever wanted to know what it feels like to work on a pottery wheel? Here’s your chance! Try different techniques to move clay on the wheel at artsPlace in Canmore.