Welcome to your new playground! Banff has no shortage of exciting recreational pursuits. From the most immature enthusiast to the most extreme, Banff has something for everyone!
RECREATION
Alpine Club of Canada:
678-3200
This club is great if you like hiking, climbing and other similar outdoor activities. Memberships range from $21 to $120. This is the place you call if you want to book a backcountry hut. Get a few friends together, book a hut and hike in!
Bow Valley Basketball League:
The league runs from January - April annually. Pick up basketball takes place September – December annually.
For more information contact Jay Simpson, Commissioner at simpson2@telusplanet.net
Banff Community CO-ED Volleyball League:
Fax: 762-1264
Membership is $155 per team/season. (subject to change)
Banff Curling Club:
Tel: 762-5144 Fax: 762-1262
Banff Duplicate Bridge Club:
Banff Community Floor Hockey League:
Fax: 762-1264
Banff Mixed Slow-pitch Association:
Member: 250
Membership criteria: $600/team/year
Banff Hockey League:
This is an adult men’s non-contact hockey league
Banff Rugby and Football Club:
www.banffrugby.com
Contact dave@banffrugby.com
Banff Springs Golf Course:
This is a 27 hole golf course. The course opens May.21st, 2004
Tel: 762-6801
Banff Tennis Club:
Jay Simpson
Runs May through September annually at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Membership is $250/season
Camping in Banff:
There are many beautiful Campgrounds in Banff. There is Tunnel Mountain Campground on Tunnel Mountain Road, Two Jack Campground on the Minnewanka Loop Road, and Johnson’s Campground.
Camping Equipment:
Monod Sports and Mountain Magic
Dog sledding:
Snowy Owl Dog Sled Tours
678-4369
Heli Tours:
See the Rockies from a new perspective!
Alpine Helicopters LTD
678-4802
Hiking:
There are a variety of hiking trails in and around Banff. They vary from easy walking trails to extreme up hill hikes. There is something for everyone. Grab a “Trails in Banff” guide from the Town Hall located on 110 Bear Street.
Horseback riding:
Holiday on Horseback
762-4551
Kayaking and Canoeing:
www.aquabatics.com To purchase or rent Kayaks or canoes.
You can go canoeing on Vermillion Lakes. Go to the Canoe docks on Bow Avenue. It costs about $12.00 for a few hours.
Living Room:
Check out the Living Room Calendar of events that come out at the beginning of each month. Ask your employer for the calendars or pick one up at the Town Hall on 110 Bear Street. The Living Room puts on lots of great outdoor activities like Back country trips, kayaking, hiking and many other fun events! Call 760-2423 for more information!
Mountain Biking:
Many of the mountain bike trails have been closed but there are still a few on Tunnel Mountain and Stoney Squaw that are open. Keep informed on trail closures by getting a map from the Parks Tourism Office on Banff Avenue. There is a $2000 fine if you are caught by Parks on a closed trail!
Raft Trips & Tours:
Hydra-River Guides LTD- 762-4554
Rocky Mountain Raft Tours- 762-3632
Kootenay River runners- 403-762-5385
Sally Borden Fitness & Recreation
The Banff Centre offers in Sally Borden Fitness & Recreation unparalleled facilities to accommodate a wide range of activities and interests including:
Indoor Climbing Gym
25 m Swimming Pool
2500 sq. ft. Fitness Centre
Squash Court
Full Court Gymnasium
Massage, Physiotherapy & Fitness Services
Highly trained staff at The Sally Borden offer superior health and fitness programming and services that meet a variety of needs such as drop-in aerobics, yoga, pilates, fitness consultation and assessment, personal training, massage and physical therapy.
Phone 762-6450
Skiing and Snowboarding:
Parks and Pipes - ski, snowboard, skate and mountain bike terrain parks
Sunshine Village Ski Area 760-5280
Lake Louise 522-3555
Norquay 762-4421
Need to Buy or rent ski equipment:
Glacier Ski shop, Inns of Banff Ski Shop, Lake Louise Ski Area, Monod’s sports, Mountain Magic, The Ski Stop, Snow Tips Ski Rental & Repairs, Sunshine Village, Ultimate Ski & Ride, Norquay.
Ski Retail:
Abominable, Boot Wizard, Forzani, Lake Louise Ski Area, Mountain Magic.
Snowboard Retail:
Abominable 762-2905, Frozen Ocean 760-2932, Mountain Magic 762-2591, Rude Boys 762-8480, Rude Girls 760-4412, Showcase 760-5131, The Ski Stop 762-5333, Unlimited 762-3725,
Skateboarding:
Banff has an outdoor skate park located at the Banff Recreation Centre on Norquay Road. It is open form mid May – mid Oct. Its $6 for drop in and $45 for a seasons pass. Its 24000 square feet and houses half pipes, mini pipes and ramps. You can skateboard, in line skate and ride BMX. Come and check it out!
Tour Companies:
*Giddy Goat Adventures does all sorts of tours geared towards backpackers. They have great snow safaris! Give them a call at 609-9992 for more information.
*Discover Banff Tours has a $5 local’s tour of Banff. Call them at 760-1299 for more information.
Yoga: The Bow Corridor Continuing Ed book that is free from the Town Hall has a variety of different Yoga classes each year. Check it out!
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