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Active Living and Wellness
To register for a program or class:
- Visit banff.ca/register
- Call 403.762.1251 or 403.762.1235
In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19 The Fenlands, 101 Bear and Town Hall remain closed to non-essential public and in-person recreational programs. 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 afterschool childcare program continues and is 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
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.
Sunday, April 11 (new date coming soon!)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
AC-FI-ST-411
Cost: $130
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $97.50
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $65
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.
Sunday, April 11 (new date coming soon!)
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
AC-FI-EM-411
Cost: $100
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $75.00
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $50
Standard First Aid Recertification
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.
Sunday, April 11 (new date coming soon!)
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
AC-FI-RE-411
Cost: $100
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $75
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $50
Community Cleanup
Celebrate Earth Day with a community cleanup! Register as a household to participate in a COVID-safe cleanup this April 22-25. Each participating household will pick up litter in a designated area of our community during those times. We can drop-off or you can pick up a litter cleanup kit before April 22.
Litter can be sorted and placed in nearby residential bins. Find information on how to sort and where bins can be found at https://www.banffzerowastetrail.ca/.
Take a photo of your household's work and send it to recreation@banff.ca for a chance to win one of three, one-hour canoe rentals from Banff Adventures!
To register for the cleanup, call 403.762.1251 or visit http://banff.ca/register (Active Living & Wellness -> Outdoor Pursuits)