News Releases

Celebrate the New Year in Banff

The Town of Banff welcomes residents and visitors of all ages to Banff’s community New Year’s Eve celebration in Central Park.

Banff celebrates completion of 33 new homes in The Aster

The Town of Banff marked the completion of the municipality’s latest affordable housing development today with a ribbon-cutting at The Aster and a welcome toast to the residents moving into the 33 new homes.

The Town of Banff developed the Aster ...

What’s Next for Banff Avenue Pedestrian Zone?

Each summer since 2020, the Town of Banff has created a pedestrian zone by temporarily closing to vehicles two blocks of Banff Avenue, first as a pandemic safety measure, then as an economic recovery attraction and visitor experience.

Grizzly and black bear lured into town by easy meal

A large, mature grizzly bear has been feeding on crab apples in residential yards in the town of Banff, and bluff charging people in the area. A black bear has also been feeding on berries in a mountain ash tree in a hotel grounds just northeast of town.&...

Survivors’ Flag Ceremony helps mark National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Media are invited to attend an event to introduce a Survivors Flag to Banff Town Hall and commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activities. 

Location: Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear StreetDate: Friday, September 29, 2023 Time: ...

Bus lane & trail project to improve traffic on Mountain Ave.

The Town of Banff is kicking off a new traffic-improvement project with public information sessions about the addition of an express bus lane and multi-use trail on Mountain Ave.   

Banff Town Council has a priority to reduce the use of p...

Register for Fall/Winter Programs

Plan your winter! Fall/winter classes and programs will be posted online starting Sept. 1. Registration opens Sept. 7 at 8 a.m.

Pavilion sets a new standard for sustainable building in Banff

The new pavilion building has opened at the Banff Recreation Grounds, providing accessible and universal washrooms and a gathering space for local non-profits and Banff residents who use amenities in the area such as the skatepark, off-leash dog park and ...

Banff residents urged to help shape future of Town

The Town of Banff is calling on residents to help update its Community Plan – the top plan that guides all decisions in the municipality for the next 10 years. The Community Plan sets policy direction that affects the daily lives of all resident...

Town’s roof sprinklers program aims to help keep Banff homes safe from wildfire embers

The Town of Banff is launching a roof sprinkler incentive program approved by Town Council in January, offering Banff homeowners discounted sprinkler kits to use in the event of advancing wildfire. The roof sprinklers will be displayed at the Disaster Rea...

Town starts Foxtail remediation at dog park

Specialists in vegetation management are beginning the process of removing the hazardous foxtail plant from the Recreation Grounds Dog Park next week, which will allow the park to be reopened later this month.

Parks Canada has approved the Town’s...

Bylaw to help reduce single-use items going to landfill or littering Banff

Banff Town Council passed a bylaw this week to bolster practices many businesses have voluntarily initiated, as part of a town-wide strategy to reduce the consumer use of items like plastic shopping bags, disposable cutlery and coffee cups that are used o...

Banff unveils performers for Canada Day shows

The Town of Banff has released the list of performers and locations for this year’s July 1 celebrations in the heart of the national park community. 

Central Park 

We’re welcoming fellow Canad...

Banff paves way to better roads and trails

The Town of Banff invests in pavement repairs each year to maintain smooth streets and trails, especially for cyclists and skateboarders, who are required to use the road network, and for Roam Transit users, coach riders and drivers. Smooth roads improve ...

Town asks residents: how can you live your best life in Banff?

The Town of Banff is calling on all residents of Banff to take part in the 2023 Community Social Assessment to help identify ways to make improvements for people who live here.

This will be the fourth time the Town has conducted the assessment, which is co...

Heritage Finder

We’ve digitized municipal heritage files to bring you an interactive map of over 170 heritage sites in Banff, with details and photos.

Oh Bento and Food Service Contracting at The Fenlands

The operators of Oh Bento Banff started an online petition advocating for an extension on their 5-year lease of space in The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre, rather than bidding in the open tender process for the operator for the next 5-year period.&...

Banff Gets Ready for Disasters

The Town of Banff is hosting a Disaster Readiness Day to showcase the emergency equipment, vehicles and crews that would respond to flooding, wildfire, severe storms, human or wild animal attacks, and a range of other emergencies and potential disasters.&...

Banff’s Pedestrian Zone to host Canada Day activities

The Downtown Pedestrian Zone prepares to reopen on May 19 exclusively to pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders and transit, setting in motion plans for activation on Canada Day in the downtown activity hub.

Once again, in the centre of the Pedestrian Zone a...

Banff Downtown Pedestrian Zone set to reopen

The Town of Banff will close its main street to vehicles in the downtown core on Monday, May 15, in preparation for the reopening of the Downtown Pedestrian Zone between Wolf and Buffalo streets, and the adjacent sections of Caribou Street. 

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Banff phone survey calls on residents for feedback and priorities

The Town of Banff has commissioned Ipsos opinion research firm to call Banff residents through the rest of April to measure their satisfaction with services and gauge community priorities. The phone calls to landlines and cell phones will randomly select ...

Banff showcases historical buildings for World Heritage Day

The Town of Banff is celebrating World Heritage Day on April 18 by encouraging residents and visitors to experience the rich history of the mountain community by touring the many heritage buildings in ...

Banff joins spring cleaning with street sweeping

Town of Banff crews start townwide street sweeping today and will continue through next week and into May – if the spring-like weather continues.

Sweepers require water to clean streets and if the temperature goes below freezing, work has to temp...

Banff property owners encouraged to check assessed value

The Town of Banff has begun mailing property assessment notices, starting the Assessment Review Period – the time homeowners have to review and potentially ask to change their property’s assessed market value. Property assessments can ...

Banff expands smoke-free areas February 1

Smoking and vaping of tobacco and nicotine products will not be allowed in most public places in the town of Banff starting February 1, to reduce the health risks associated with second-hand smoke. 

This new bylaw builds on the recent new...

Banff invites resident input as 2023 Service Review about to start

The Town of Banff has published the 2023 Service Review documents to solicit feedback and kick off the annual Council deliberations with a review of all municipal services and the levels of service, an examination of cost increases, and potential new proj...