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Summer WeatherSummer is peak tourist season in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Wonderful weather provides opportunities to spend days outside your Rocky Mountain accommodations enjoying the scenery and the wildlife while hiking in the Canadian Rockies. In early June, hiking tourists must be wary of elk that like to calve near the town where they are relatively safe from predators. These mother elk will charge and injure people who get too close! Early July is a great time to spot bull elk along the Bow Valley parkway with their antlers in velvet. In early August grizzly bears congregate in the valley to feed on soap berries. Days are often hot but it can still get cool at night. Due to Banff's high Rocky Mountain elevation, weather can range from sun to rain to snow all on the same day. Average daytime temperatures for the months of summer are 20 - 25° Celsius (68 - 77° F). Nighttime averages for summer months range are 10 - 15° Celsius (50 - 59° F). Weather conditions can change in the blink of an eye when you stay in Banff, Alberta, Canada accommodations.
Outdoor RecreationHealy Pass Hiking For adventurous travelers, Rocky Mountain hiking is a great way to spend the day. Hiking distance is 9.3 km one way with an elevation gain of 655 metres and takes 6 hours round trip. Other great Canadian Rockies hiking in the area include the Cascade Amphitheatre, or the Cory Pass loop. For more information on hiking in Banff National Park, Banff, Alberta, Canada trail maps, and up-to-date hiking trail conditions, stop by the Banff Information Centre. Banff Historical Walking Tour This self-guided walking tour introduces visitors to Banff, Alberta, Canada history and the many heritage buildings within the town of Banff. Pick up The Banff Historical Walking Tour brochure at the Banff Information Centre and start the Canadian Rockies hiking tour anywhere you like! Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Adventurous and experienced hiking travelers may wish to hire an Association of Canadian Mountaineering Guides certified Rocky Mountain guide for a sport climbing or mountaineering adventure in the Canadian Rockies. Call 678-2885 or check www.acmg.ca to hire a certified guide. One of the classic National Park mountaineering routes accessible from The Juniper is Mount Louis, just northwest of Mount Norquay. Canmore Challenge Trail Race Participants from around the world compete in the 12 km trail race; the 6 km trail run; or the 1 km Kid's Trail Romp. The race takes place in early August. Check www.mountainrunning.com or ask the concierge for this year's details. Trans Rockies Challenge Riders in this grueling Rocky Mountain bike race cross the continental divide from Fernie, British Columbia to Canmore, Alberta in six days! Come cheer the finishers in Canmore. The race takes place in mid-August. Check www.transrockies.com or ask the concierge for this year’s details. Walk up Tunnel Mountain (Sleeping Buffalo Mountain) This is short, easy hiking that provides great Rocky Mountain views of Banff, Alberta, Canada and the Bow Valley. Hiking distance is 2.3 km (1.4 miles) with a 300 meter elevation gain. The hiking trail winds around a cliff and provides great views of the Canadian Rockies. For more information on hiking in Banff, Alberta, Canada, National Park trail maps, and up-to-date Rocky Mountain hiking trail conditions, stop by the Banff Information Centre. Trail Rides Experience Rocky Mountain adventure as many of the early explorers did on horseback! Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, offers a variety of trail rides and wagon ride packages. Check with the concierge for Rocky Mountain tour options. Golf Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada and Canmore, Alberta, Canada are home to several of the most scenic Rocky Mountain golf courses in the world.
Rent a Bike There are several places in town where National Park visitors can rent bikes, helmets, and kiddy carts for small children. Explore the town or ride around Lake Minnewanka or Sundance Canyon. Contact the concierge for sport equipment rental information in the Canadian Rockies. Fly-Fishing Several fly fishing organizations in Banff offer guided walk and wade trips as well as float trips to some of the Alberta's premier Rocky Mountain fly-fishing waters. Ask concierge for tour options. White Water Rafting Enjoy a scenic National Park nature float tour on the beautiful Bow River or take your family on a Rocky Mountain whitewater adventure on the Kananaskis River. Tours are available for families and friends of all ages and abilities. Ask the concierge for Canadian Rockies rafting tour options. Cultural EventsThe Banff Summer Arts Festival The Banff Summer Arts festival features music, dance, film, opera, visual and literary arts, exhibitions, and new media events. The Festival runs from May through August, with more than 150 events. Check www.banffcentre.ca or call the Banff Centre Box Office 1-800-413-8368. for festival details. Canada Day Parade and Celebration Canada's confederation is celebrated every year on July 1 with a parade and other activities. Please check with the concierge for this year's details. The Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation Tours Step back in time at one of Banff, Alberta, Canada National Park historical homes. For a tour of the historical Luxton home and / or garden, please contact the Whyte Museum at 762-2291 for times and availability of tours during the summer and other times of year. ArtSPeak Art Festival ArtSPeak is a festive around-town arts festival celebrating the talents of local and visiting visual, literary, and performing artists in Canmore. The festival takes place in early June. Check www.artspeakcanmore.com for this year's festival details. Canmore Folk Music Festival Alberta's oldest folk festival is one of the most popular events in Canmore. This is a family event that everyone will enjoy. The festival takes place in late July. Check with the concierge for this year's festival details. Banff Culture Walk The self-guided Banff Culture Walk is your opportunity to visit Banff's most interesting art galleries, museums, and cultural attractions. Pick up a Banff Culture Walk guide at the front desk and get started! Outdoor Interpretive Theatre Banff National Park provides interpretive programming during the summer season. Check the Banff Information Centre for scheduled outdoor performances. Wildlife in Banff National ParkGuided Nature Hiking There are lots of great options for guided nature hiking in Banff National Park. Stop by the Banff Information Centre or ask the concierge for information about nature hiking in the Canadian Rockies. For even better Rocky Mountain wildlife viewing, ask for binoculars at the front desk: binoculars make hiking safer for everyone, and leave wildlife their own space. We also have suggestions for National Park guides who do excellent family and children's programs. Banff Community Bird Walks (April, May, and early June) Come join the bird walks and soak in the sights and sounds of spring in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Everyone is welcome whether it is your first time Rocky Mountain bird-watching or your hundred and first. Contact the concierge for this year's schedule. Reading Authors we recommend for books on wildlife in the Canadian Rockies include Ben Gadd, Valerius Geist, Charlie Russell, Kevin Van Tighem, and Sid Marty. Staff at the Bear and Butterfly (on Banff Avenue) or The Book and Art Den (on Banff Avenue) can help you find these authors. Stuff for Kids in Banff National ParkBanff Park Museum This elegantly styled building and its timeless collections have been an enchanting way to discover Banff's mammals, birds, and insects since 1903. Open year-round. Call 762-1566 for museum hours. Canmore Challenge Trail Race Participants from around the world compete in the 12 km trail race; the 6 km trail run; or the 1 km Kid's Trail Romp. The race takes place in early August. Check www.mountainrunning.com or ask the concierge for this year's details. Canmore Folk Music Festival Alberta's oldest folk festival is one of the most popular events in Canmore. This is a family event that everyone will enjoy. The festival takes place in late July. Check with the concierge for this year's festival details. Rent a Bike There are several places in town where visitors can rent bikes, helmets, and kiddy carts for small children. Explore the town or ride around Lake Minnewanka or Sundance Canyon. Contact the concierge for sport equipment rental information. Ride up to the Sky You'll be knocked out by the view from the platform at the top of the Sulphur Mountain Gondola. The mountains are grand and the sky seems endless! Call 762-2523 or check www.banffgondola.com for prices and gondola hours. If you have a few hours, try hiking up Sulphur Mountain and riding down! Buffalo Nations Museum Journey into the extraordinary heritage of the Indians of the Northern Plains and Canadian Rockies. The Buffalo Nations Museum is a cultural exhibit that celebrates the richness, diversity, continuity and resilience of the native peoples of this area. Explore the ceremony, dance, song, and legends of the Stoney, Blackfoot, Sarcee, Peigan, Ojibway, and Cree nations. For museum hours please call 762-2388. Playgrounds Our children's favourite playground is located by the picnic shelters near the Luxton Museum of the Plains Indian just off Birch Avenue. Check with the concierge for more playground details. Swimming Pools and Hot Springs Spend an afternoon soaking with the kids in the Banff Upper Hot Springs 762-1515 or drop in for a swim at the Sally Borden Recreation Centre at The Banff Centre. Call 762-6450 for Sally Borden pool hours. |
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