Festivals and Culture

While Banff is world famous for spectacular mountain scenery and wildlife, many visitors are surprised by the wonderful art galleries, museums and live performances that are also found here. Banff is home to The Banff Centre, which offers world-class entertainment - music, theatre, dance, art - year-round. In addition, Banff National Park plays host to several other festivals throughout the year:

Banff is also home to some exceptional art galleries showcasing Canadian artists and fascinating museums chronicling the history, and pre-history, of Banff and Banff National Park:

Please note - while we can heartily suggest the activities listed above, some activities do require you to be in good physical health, they may not be free of charge and you may be required to sign a liability waiver. These activities are our suggestions only and there may be other activities or activity providers that are not listed here.