News & Stories
- May 16, 2025
Sundance Park: A Space for Gathering in the Town of Banff
Sundance Park provides an opportunity for renewed engagement within the community and visitors.
- May 16, 2025
Okâch — Îyethkabi Oûgitûbi — A New Beginning at the Banff Recreation Grounds Pavilion
The recently completed pavilion at the Banff Recreation Grounds has been bestowed with a name that carries deep meaning and reverence.
- Apr 30, 2025
Reducing Single-Use Items in Banff: the Town of Banff Strategy
Waste managment is a national park is an important responsibility, learn more about the Town of Banff's Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy.
- Mar 25, 2025
How Lead Tourism for Good Began
Learn more about the history and process of how this vision came together.
- Feb 25, 2025
Stories From the Trails: How the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation is an Example of Regenerative Tourism
We caught up with Cathy Geisler to learn more about what the Foundation does and how their work contributes towards the vision to Lead Tourism for Good.
- Feb 11, 2025
Stories From the Trails: Banff Mental Health & Addiction Week is a True Example of Collaboration for the Community
Banff Mental Health & Addiction Week is returning this May for its second year, bringing recourses and connection to Banff.
- Feb 3, 2025
Stories From the Trails: Pursuit’s Banff Jasper Hotels Embrace Smart and Sustainable Energy Swaps
Last year, in Banff and Jasper, Pursuit invested close to $350,000 in energy efficiency projects including at the Elk + Avenue Hotel and the Mount Royal hotel.
- Dec 23, 2024
Stories From the Trails: Five Ways Dining Enriches the Visitor Experience
In the world of tourism, food can be an invitation to unforgettable experiences and connections while supporting sustainability and the local economy.
- Dec 18, 2024
Stories From the Trails: How Banff and Lake Louise’s Ski Hills Champion Nature-Positive Action
Find out how SkiBig3 is taking responsibility to protect the environment.
- Nov 15, 2024
Stories From the Trails: Banff Adventures Annual Canoe for a Cause Raises $19,000 Towards Jasper Recovery Efforts
The event in August was a huge success.
- Nov 12, 2024
Stories From the Trails: Fairmont Banff Springs Gets Smart with Food Waste
The hotel has taken a bold step in the fight against food waste.
- Oct 28, 2024
Stories From the Trails: A Space for Indigenous Artists and Tradition at Banff Centre
The Hide Tanning and Parfleche Residency at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is the first residency to focus entirely on a traditional artform.
- Sep 17, 2024
Stories From the Trails: Banff Businesses Committed to Supporting Pride
Through partnerships and initiatives, BLLT member businesses are working with Banff Pride to foster an environment where diversity is celebrated every day.
- Aug 7, 2024
Stories From the Trails: Banff Tea Co. Makes a Big Impact with Small Leaves
Siona Gartshore, a passionate Zero Waste Trailblazer has transformed her love for the environment into a thriving business.
- Jul 23, 2024
Stories From the Trails: Meet the Minds Behind Banff Borrows - A Conversation with Karli Fleury
We caught up with Karli Fleury in early July to chat about Banff Borrows.
- Jul 18, 2024
Stories From the Trails: A Sweet Approach to Community Wellbeing
Find out how a small donut business fosters connection, conversation, and community.
- Jul 8, 2024
Stories From the Trails: The Hotel Canoe & Suites Serves Up Zero-Waste Coffee
The Hotel Canoe & Suites has said ‘no more’ to disposable coffee cups, for the environment and the guest experience.
- Jun 24, 2024
Stories From the Trails: Chateau Lake Louise Uses Data For Good
For over 20 years, the hotel has been a key contributor to Parks Canada’s No Net Negative Environmental Impact (NNNEI) initiative.
- Jun 24, 2024
Stories From the Trails: Murals Showcase Emerging Indigenous Artists
Now in its third year, the Cave and Basin Mural Project showcases ten mural boxes each created by an emerging Indigenous artist.
