A fire ban is in effect for the Town of Banff as of July 30 at 12 p.m. until further notice. Lighting or maintaining fires within the townsite boundary is strictly prohibited. Read on...
Intersection at Lynx Street to open to vehicles for Canada Day. The project to replace all underground utilities, make the intersection safer, and extend the Bear Street pedestrian-friendly design is on time for completion in July. Read on...
Banff residents now have a new way to get around without owning a car. Through a collaboration between the Town of Banff and Communauto, a new car-sharing service is launching with five vehicles located at three stations across town. Read on...
Meet Banff Town Council for informal conversations about programs, services and public input opportunities. Monday, June 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Read on...
Have you received your tax notice yet? The Town of Banff mailed more than 2,500 tax notices to property owners on May 29. Property taxes are due June 30, 2026. Read on...
The Town of Banff is hosting a compost giveaway for Banff residents on Saturday, June 6, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. next to the Community Greenhouses at Sundance Park. Read on...
The High Streamflow Advisory for the Bow River has ended, including upstream of the Town of Banff, through the townsite and downstream to Ghost Reservoir. Water levels have dropped, and low-lying trails that were previously closed have reopened. Read on...
The federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is rewarding the Town of Banff’s Housing Action with an additional $320,000 for housing initiatives Read on...
Town of Banff provides tips for avoiding traffic and thanks visitors for supporting wildfire risk reduction, transit and roads/cycling/walking infrastructure Read on...
Join activities during Emergency Preparedness Week (May 2 - 8) to get ready for emergencies and evacuation and learn how to take steps to protect your property, family and pets in the event of a wildfire. Read on...
Town of Banff starts building newest affordable housing complex of 90 homes, with 75 rental apartments, 15 for-purchase condos, and large community space for events, classes, gatherings and activities for all Banffites. Read on...
Parks Canada contractors will start removing trees in December at the base of Sulphur Mountain near neighbourhoods along Mountain Avenue and west of Cave Avenue, as part of the ongoing Spray Middle Springs Wildfire Risk Reduction Project. Read on...
Solar panels installed on Banff’s most energy-efficient building help the facility protect the environment, while providing year-round comfortable and accessible space for the community. Read on...
The pedestrian bridge linking all Bow River trails and connecting Muskrat Street and Glen Avenue has been given a name from the Blackfoot Confederacy: Thunder Medicine Pipe Bridge Read on...
Town's BanffLife program to offer more young adults even more arts and culture workshops, alcohol-free social events and wellness-focused activities, in addition to the popular Mountain Adventure offerings Read on...
Reconstruction of Caribou Street, between Lynx Street and Banff Avenue, starting in fall 2025 will replace the 100-year-old water and sewer pipes and extend Bear Street pedestrian-friendly plaza. Read on...
The Town of Banff’s water services department has contracted an arborist team to clear trees and brush above the water and sewer lines in remote areas in and around town. Read on...
The Town of Banff unveils two new electric utility vehicles this spring as part of the Responsible Energy Vehicle (REV) program launched in 2019. Read on...
On Family Day, Mayor Corrie DiManno joined Sean Fraser, the Government of Canada's Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities to announce $4.6 million to support the Banff Housing Action Plan Read on...
The Town of Banff held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of their latest affordable housing complex and residents taking possession of their new homes Read on...
Visitor-pay parking rates are increasing and pay areas are expanding in the Bear Street Parkade. Council approved increasing rates in the off-season (November 1-April 30) to $5 per hour and peak season (May 1-October 31) to $6 per hour. This will take... Read on...
The Town of Banff was given two paintings by Elder Treffrey Deerfoot of the Blackfoot Confederacy and Chief Strater Crowfoot of the Siksika Nation. The paintings, portraits of Chief Crowfoot (or Isapo-Muxika) and Chief Natowes-tsitsi (Medicine Fire)... Read on...
Incentives for homeowners to provide rental suites for residents moved closer this week, as part of the Town’s action plan to create more housing. The Governance & Finance Committee directed administration to prepare plans for Council’s... Read on...
Share your viewpoint with the Town of Banff. Register for Banff Viewpoints and take our latest survey. The Viewpoints Online Panel is a convenient way for you to provide input when you want and how you want. Read More
