Banff Centre: a professional development institution for artists that presents performances in classical music, jazz, opera, drama, dance, new media, and film.

There are many art galleries in Banff that specialize in various artistic mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and printmaking among others.

There are fascinating natural phenomena unique to the Banff and Banff National Park that can be enjoyed year-round: waterfalls, mysterious hoodoos, and hotsprings.

Banff National Park, Lake Louise and Banff town are quite crowded — with wildlife. The alpine wilderness offers many chances to see and photograph animals.

The Banff Upper Hot Springs are family friendly, with a kids wading area and spacious changing rooms with heated floors and dedicated family changing rooms.

The sightseeing around Banff, Canada and elsewhere in the surrounding province of Alberta is literally endless – even if you prefer high-heels to hiking boots.

Want a unique Canadian Rockies trip? Try a private guided backcountry skiing, mountaineering, ice climbing, rock climbing, hiking, or backpack trip.

If you ski and hike in the backcountry of the Canadian Rockies or elsewhere, you know how important safety can be. Sign up for a wilderness first aid course.