Active Living and Wellness

Canoe

Courses and Programs

The Town of Banff offers a wide variety of active living and wellness programs. These classes are for those 16 and older. 

To register for a program or class:

Training               

Pawsitive Play
Join the Bow Valley SPCA for advice and tips on preparing you and your dog for fun times at the dog park and in the community. Session for humans only! All program fees will be donated to the Bow Valley SPCA. 

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7 - 8 p.m. Register Online
Sunday, September 24, 2023, 2 - 3 p.m. Register Online  

Outdoor Pursuits 

Intermediate River Canoeing
Designed for those with lake canoeing experience who want to enhance their skills in moving water. Led by certified, local guides. They’ll help advance your paddling, communication, and rescue skills, all of which is essential for safe river canoe tripping. You will also learn how to enter and exit and eddy, navigate currents, and identify hazards above and below the water. This session is being offered as a part of Recreation and Parks Month.

Thursday, June 15, 2023, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.   
Sunday, June 18, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Register Online

River Canoeing
Designed for those with lake canoeing experience who want to enhance their skills in moving water. Led by certified, local guides. They’ll help advance your paddling, communication, and rescue skills, all of which is essential for safe river canoe tripping. You will also learn how to enter and exit and eddy, navigate currents, and identify hazards above and below the water.

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.  
Sunday, June 11, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Register Online

Yoga in Spanish
The Town of Banff is offering Spanish Yoga in the Park this Summer. Join us for a yoga journey in the elements of nature as we will move through poses. These sessions will take place outdoors with instruction in Spanish. 

Únete a este viaje a través de los elementos de la naturaleza, nos moveremos a través de ellos para entender cómo se manifiestan en nuestro cuerpo y mente. El programa se realizará al aire libre y con guía en español. 

Fluye con los Elementos (Flow with the Elements)
Tuesdays, June 6 - 27,  8 - 9 p.m. Register Online 

Fluye con los Elementos (Flow with the Elements)
Tuesdays, September 5 - 26, 8 - 9 p.m. Register Online