Banff Special Events
Feb 03 to Feb 04
Dave Irwin's Dash for Cash is an annual fundraising event for the Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury and features teams of four participating in dual slalom format races in support of acquired brain injury education, research and outreach programs. The annual event is held at Sunshine Village Ski Resort in February.
Dave Irwin's Dash for Cash is an annual fundraising event for the Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury and features teams of four participating in dual slalom format races in support of acquired brain injury education, research and outreach programs. The annual event is held at Sunshine Village Ski Resort in February.
- Sunshine Village Ski Resort Address: Off Hwy 1, (8 km (5 mi) W of Banff),
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Parks Day was first celebrated in 1990 and invites visitors to enjoy Canada's National Parks with free admission on the day and a schedule of fun events. In Banff, Parks Day includes a guided stroll up Sulphur Mountain, an Explorer Program, competitions and prizes, a campground threatre program and more.
Parks Day was first celebrated in 1990 and invites visitors to enjoy Canada's National Parks with free admission on the day and a schedule of fun events. In Banff, Parks Day includes a guided stroll up Sulphur Mountain, an Explorer Program, competitions and prizes, a campground threatre program and more.
- Banff National Park Address: Banff National Park P.O. Box 900 Banff Alberta T1L 1K2
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Visitors are invited to celebrate Parks Day while learning about the former curator of the Banff Park Museum, Norman B. Sanson. A Parks Canada interpreter takes participants on a walk up the mountain while telling tales about the amateur naturalist and local legend. Hike begins at 9.30am and is approximately 5.5 km (3.4 mi) in length, after which participants can enjoy a soak in the Banff Upper Hot Springs. Prior registration suggested.
Visitors are invited to celebrate Parks Day while learning about the former curator of the Banff Park Museum, Norman B. Sanson. A Parks Canada interpreter takes participants on a walk up the mountain while telling tales about the amateur naturalist and local legend. Hike begins at 9.30am and is approximately 5.5 km (3.4 mi) in length, after which participants can enjoy a soak in the Banff Upper Hot Springs. Prior registration suggested.
- Banff Park Museum National Historic Site Address: 91 Banff Ave Banff AB CAN
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Explore the history and culture of Banff at this event, featuring a culture walk, art demonstrations, heritage tours and exhibits.
Explore the history and culture of Banff at this event, featuring a culture walk, art demonstrations, heritage tours and exhibits.
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To commemorate the anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope, every school in Canada is invited to participate in the Terry Fox National School Run Day. This event will be held simultaneously at schools large and small from coast-to-coast. With millions of schools participating, this could one of the largest single-day events in Canadian history and will allow our youth to show all of Canada the power they have to help others.
To commemorate the anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope, every school in Canada is invited to participate in the Terry Fox National School Run Day. This event will be held simultaneously at schools large and small from coast-to-coast. With millions of schools participating, this could one of the largest single-day events in Canadian history and will allow our youth to show all of Canada the power they have to help others.
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Every winter, Norquay Mountain hosts a Cardboard Sled Derby, which is open to the public. The derby includes a $10 entry fee along with prizes for best crash, design, speed and more. Entry forms can be found at the Ski Hub, Town of Banff office, and at Norquay.
Every winter, Norquay Mountain hosts a Cardboard Sled Derby, which is open to the public. The derby includes a $10 entry fee along with prizes for best crash, design, speed and more. Entry forms can be found at the Ski Hub, Town of Banff office, and at Norquay.
- Ski Norquay Address: Mt Norquay Rd, N of Hwy 1 Banff AB CAN
