The Banff Summer Arts Festival (May - August)

The Banff Summer Arts festival features special music, dance, film, opera, visual and literary arts, exhibitions, and new media events, all to be enjoyed when staying in our Canadian Rockies accommodations. The Festival runs from May through August, with more than 150 special events. Check www.banffcentre.ca or call the Banff Centre Box Office 1-800-413-8368 for festival details. Rocky Mountain hotels showcase other festivals as well to experience during your Canadian Rockies mountain getaway.

Bison Courtyard (year-round)

The Bison Courtyard, located on Bear Street, is a high performance green building, imaginative in design, and forward thinking in philosophy. The Bison Courtyard is home to a collection of stores and services. The courtyard features an outdoor performance area where many year-round special events take place. www.bisoncourtyard.ca. Canadian Rockies hotels give you easy access to this and other venues.

The Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation Tours (year-round)

Step back in time at one of Banff's special 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. Your Canadian Rockies accommodation offer convenience when booking tours.

Canada Day Parade and Celebration (July 1st)

Canada's confederation is celebrated every year on July 1 with a special parade and other activities. Please check with the concierge for this year's details during your stay at our Rocky Mountain hotel.

Canmore Folk Music Festival (1st weekend August)

Alberta's oldest folk festival is one of the most popular special 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. (www.canmorefolkfestival.com) Our Canadian Rockies hotel is the place to stay while enjoying festival talent.

Banff Culture Walk (primary event is August 11, 2007 and then runs year-round)

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! Canadian Rockies hotels have information.

Outdoor Interpretive Theatre (summer months)

Banff National Park provides interpretive programming during the summer season. Check the Banff Information Centre for scheduled outdoor performances. Ask for information at Rocky Mountain hotels.

Banff Mountain Festival (October - November)

Come to the Banff Mountain Festivals for adventure, for excitement, for the inspiration of mountain stories. Experience the exhilarating beauty of mountain landscapes. Meet the world's top adventurers. Listen to their stories. Relive their challenges. Reconnect with adventure. www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/festivals/2007. Rocky Mountain hotels have more information.