Environment

Environmental Master Plan

The Town of Banff is looking to continue its tradition as an environmental leader by creating a comprehensive Environmental Master Plan for the community.

Environmental Rebates & Incentives

Homeowners, developers and businesses are encouraged to install or retrofit their homes and buildings to include energy efficient and environmentally friendly features.

Environmental Stewardship Policy (PDF)

Fruit Tree Replacement Program

An incentive program to remove fruit trees in Banff and replace them with native, non-fruit bearing trees at no cost to homeowners has been offered when funding is available.

Green Case Studies

The Municipal Sustainable Building Policy demonstrates commitment to sustainable building practices. The Town of Banff's standard for all new municipal buildings is to meet or exceed the Silver Level certification of the Leadership in Energy Environmental and Design (LEED™) Green Building Rating System.

Green Site & Building Guidelines

The Town of Banff Green Site and Building Guidelines help builders and designers build environmentally friendly buildings.

Human-Wildlife Coexistence in the Bow Valley

As residents of the Bow Valley, we must reduce the risk to both humans and wildlife that share this landscape.

Landscaping Recommendations

Native plants are hardy, require less irrigation and less weeding and will not cross pollinate with invasive non native species. Use native plants in your garden and yard, and restrict more formal, exotic plants to your planters for best results. Choose plants that will not attract Banff's wildlife to your yard and are resistant to deer.

Living Near Wildlife

We share this place with wildlife like deer, elk, bears and many other types of animals, so we need to be aware of how our actions impact them.

Residential Recycling & Garbage

Restoration of 40 Mile Creek

The Town of Banff, in a joint project with Parks Canada, removed a portion of the 40 Mile Creek Dam and some of the pipes that were exposed in the riverbed following the floods of June 2013

Save Energy

You can save money and energy by following some of these tips for your home and business.

Save Water

Banff utilities are billed by usage, so conserving water means saving money. For example, a toilet leak could cost you as much at $100 per year. Follow these tips to save money and water.

Winter Cycling

Don’t put your bike away when the snow starts to fall. Cycling is a great way to get around Banff all year long.