Active Living and Wellness

The Town of Banff has declared a State of Local Emergency as of 5 p.m. November 25, 2020. Learn more https://banff.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1317.

In efforts to help stop the spread of COVID-19, starting November 27^th, The Fenlands, 101 Bear and Town Hall will be closed to the public and in-person recreational programs have also been postponed, including those offered by our community partners at those sites. The Town had re-activated the www.banff.ca/active webpage which has up-to-date information and resources for the Banff Public Library, local online classes, ideas and activities to do outdoors with your family and more. 

The Town of Banff’s Out of School Club and Into the Wild afterschool childcare programs continue and are strictly adhering to provincial and municipal COVID-19 safety guidance.  In addition, our Settlement Services team continues to provide online and phone support for clients. To register for afterschool care or to speak to someone from our Settlement team, e-mail community.services@banff.ca or call 403.762.1251.

For information and resources for essential services such as food, shelter and mental well-being, please visit www.banff.ca/covidhelp. 

For any other questions or concerns, please e-mail help@banff.ca

First Aid

New Blended Online and in-Class Programs 

These Canadian Red Cross First Aid courses are offered as a blended course. Theory learning components are completed through the online portal with skill development and theory application completed in-class. Access to the online portal is made available 7 days prior and must be completed prior to the in-class session. Ages 16+. Ensure you are on a wait list if the course is full at the time you are registering.

Blended Standard First Aid with CPR 
Comprehensive 16 hour course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at work or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/ territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $130
Banff Access Program Tier2: $97.50
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $65

AC-FI-ST-01 – Sunday, January 17 (registration deadline, January 8)
AC-FI-ST-02 – Sunday, February 21 (registration deadline, February 15)
AC-FI-ST-03 – Sunday, March 14 (registration deadline, March 5)

Blended Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED 
Basic course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $100
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $75.00
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $50

AC-FI-EM-02 – Tuesday, February 23 (registration deadline, February 15)

Blended Re-certification Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED 
Eight-hour re-certification of current Standard First Aid CPR C /AED for those whose certification is due to expire. This course must be taken prior to certification expiry date, otherwise you will be required to take the full program again. This is mandated by the Canadian Red Cross. 

9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $100
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $75
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $50

AC-FI-EM-01 – Sunday, January 17 (registration deadline, January 8)
AC-FI-EM-02 – Sunday, February 21 (registration deadline, February 15)
AC-FI-EM-03 – Sunday, March 14 (registration deadline, March 5)

In-Class First Aid 

Participants must complete all in class session hours to obtain the certification. Ages 16+. Ensure you are on a wait list if the course is full at the time you are registering.

Standard First Aid with CPR C / AED 
Comprehensive two day in-class course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at work or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/ territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $130
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $97.50
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $65

AC-FI-ST-01 – Saturday, January 16 & Sunday, January 17 (registration deadline, January 11)
AC-FI-ST-03 – Saturday, March 13 & Sunday, March 14 (registration deadline, March 8)  

Emergency First Aid 
Basic one day in-class course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $100
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $75
Banff Access Program Tier 1 : $50

AC-FI-EM-01 – Saturday, January 16 (registration deadline, January 11)
AC-FI-EM-03 – Saturday, March 13 (registration deadline, March 8)

Re-certification – Standard First Aid with CPR C / AED 
In-class re-certification of current Standard First Aid CPR C /AED for those whose certification is due to expire. This course must be taken prior to certification expiry date, otherwise you will be required to take the full program again. This is mandated by the Canadian Red Cross.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $100
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $75.00
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $50

AC-FI-RE-01 - Sunday, January 17 (registration deadline, January 8)
AC-FI-RE-02 – Sunday, February 21 (registration deadline, February 15)
AC-FI-RE-03 - Sunday, March 14 (registration deadline, March 5)

Fitness

Healing Yoga 
Have the feeling of the never-ending week or wish to have some “me” time before the weekend? Healing Yoga will guide you through gentle movements to support the joints, mindful breath awareness, deep relaxation and bring you to a place where you are encouraged to build resilience. Ages 16+

Thursdays

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $19.50 January
$26 February

AC-YO-HE-01 January 7 – January 28
AC-YO-HE-02 February 11 – March 11 

Core Restore Yoga
This course will introduce exercises from the Tensegrity Back Repair Series, a gentle practice that focuses on "biotensegrity" movement to strengthen the core, re-hydrate fascia and balance the myofascial system. It helps to develop a greater ease of movement, reduces pain and calms the nervous system. Classes will include long held restorative postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation to stretch and soothe the mind-body. Ages 16+.

Fridays
7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $39

AC-YO-CO-01     January 8 – January 29 (registration deadline January 5)
AC-YO-CO-02     February 12 – March 12 (registration deadline February 9) (No class on February 19)

Gentle Yoga & Meditation
Enter the weekend with ease. Introducing a slower pace class that helps to strengthen and create more flexibility for your body and mind. This is ideal for anyone wanting to release tension throughout the body and practice the art of relaxation through a guided lying down meditation. Ages 16+.

Thursdays
1 – 2 p.m.
Cost: $39

Banff Access Program Tier 2: $19.50
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $13
AC-YO-GE-01     January 21 – February 25

Yoga in Japanese

ヨガをするのに必要なのは、体と呼吸と心。

シンプルだから、体と心の健康に効く。

当たり前すぎて後回しにしがちな、一番大切なもの:あなた健康、あなたの笑顔と魂に効く。

ヨガの魅力のひとつは、人には本来「前に進む力」があるのに気付くことです。

そして丈夫な身体と心の健康を手に入れ、あなたの人生をさらに豊かに生きていくように導いてくれます。

クラスでは、幾つかの瞑想法で、内にフォーカスし、自信を育て、快適に生きていく手法をお伝えします。

さらに力強い、今までで一番最高で満足のいく自分になるために。

 Ages 16+.
Tuesdays
January 12-26
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $19.50

AC-YO-JA-01 

Creative Pursuits

Holistic Living – Detoxification Made Easy

Learn easy ways to promote gentle detoxification after the holiday season without complicated, restrictive protocols. We will learn easy-to-incorporate recipes and routines that are simple to incorporate throughout the year. Ages 16+.

Thursday, January 28
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
CR-CO-DE-01

Zero Waste Trailblazers – Upcycling

Banff is a model environmental community where everything we do is guided by a goal to preserve this special place. Reducing and diverting Banff residential waste going to landfill is a community goal that will benefit future generations, and we need everyone on board to make it happen. These fun and interactive workshops will explore different life hacks to get on the Zero Waste Trail, featuring our favourite community champions who are leading the way.

 Sunday, January 31
3 – 5 p.m.
Cost: $5
CR-SU-UP-01

Acrylics for Adults

A beginner art class designed to teach students about the fundamentals of using acrylic paints. Learn how to mix colours, the many uses of paint brushes, refining techniques and composition from start to finish. We will create one image on a larger canvas to work on skills and discover your own artistic flair. A fun environment to learn something new! Ages 16+.

 Wednesdays
January 20 – February 24
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $160

Banff Access Program Tier 2: $120
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $80
CR-AR-AR-01