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UPDATE ON EVENTS AFFECTED BY COVID-19- WITH ALBERTA OPENING UP JULY 1, EVENTS WILL SLOWLY RETURN. HOWEVER, MANY ARE ON HOLD OR IN PLANNING, SO MOST SUMMER EVENTS WILL BE DIFFERENT THAN IN THE PAST. INFORMATION ON EACH EVENT IS AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE.

2022

January 2022

January 19-30, 2022

SnowDays

Banff National Park, Alberta

Snowfall always feels like a sprinkle of magic in Banff and Lake Louise. No matter how the world has changed, a snowball fight will fill you with a thrill of adrenaline. Skating across an alpine lake will make you feel like you’re starring in a fairy tale, and your snow angel will always be a masterpiece. How will you indulge your sense of adventure on your SnowDays holiday?
The magical allure of Banff and Lake Louise is yours to discover. Alongside its world-class skiing and astounding wilderness, the essence of mountain culture comes to life during SnowDays, a vibrant winter festival in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Warm up to winter with Ice Magic International Ice Carving Competition, the SnowDays Snow Sculptures Competition and Exhibition, exclusive culinary offerings, cozy après-ski culture, and the invigorating SnowDays Play Zone. This calendar of events will be the highlight of the season. Here, you’ll fall in love with the snowiest days of the year.
From January 19-30, Banff and Lake Louise come alive with the annual Snowdays celebration. The streets of downtown Banff transform into larger-than-life winter galleries with giant snow sculptures to be found throughout; Lake Louise turns into a frozen wonderland with the sparkling ice sculptures of Ice Magic; the thrill of Skijoring and the Snowdays Play Zone come alive in the heart of Banff; and speciality cocktails and menus can be found at an array of restaurants for the Tribute Craft Spirits Festival.
How will you indulge your sense of adventure on your SnowDays holiday? Three world-class ski resorts are waiting to welcome you, fluffy pow at the ready. The cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails of the park are more picturesque than ever, and the iconic Lake Louise ice rink invites you to skate and play in the quintessential Canadian experience. Continue your SnowDays adventure with an unforgettable dog-sled or horse drawn sleigh ride through a snow-covered valley or feel the exhilaration as you whizz down the slopes at the Norquay Tube Park. Have the greatest winter days ever during SnowDays in Banff and Lake Louise.

Ice Magic
Discover an iridescent winter wonderland of ice castles, ice bars and ice sculptures in Lake Louise.

Skijoring
When: January 22nd, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.
Where: Banff Train Station, 327 Railway Avenue, Banff
What to expect:
- An action-packed skijoring show.
- Additional entertainment throughout the event.
- A SkijorStyle fashion show. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in skijoring fashion to participate in a fashion show competition with prizes.
- Food and beverages available at an additional charge.
Skijoring comes to Banff on Saturday, January 22! Teams of athletes and horses from Skijor Canada will descend on the town of Banff for a breath-taking exhibition of horse-riding, trick-riding, and ski stunts.
Join in to watch Alberta cowboys, cowgirls, and their horses, partner with trick skiers to thrill and entertain the crowd. Channel your inner wrangler and come dressed to impress and participate in the SkijorStyle fashion show! There will be great prizes up for grabs for best dressed on the day! What's SkijorStyle? It's an eclectic blend of cowboy, cowgirl and retro ski style.
General Admission: $25 (age 12+) until December 31, $30 after
Children: $12 (age 3-11) until December 31, $15 after
Infants: Free (age 2 and under are free when sharing a seat with an adult. Must be included on your reservation

Snow Sculptures
A exhibition of mastery and an outdoor gallery of awesome size and grandeur transforms downtown Banff during the SnowDays festival. During the first days of the festival catch talented Canadian sculptors in action as they contour enormous blocks of snow into works of art. Grab a hot drink to go, bundle up and follow the trail of snow sculptures throughout downtown Banff.

SnowDays Play Zone
With exhilarating activities for all ages, our SnowDays Play Zone is the spot to be on weekday evenings and weekends. Celebrate the joy of snow with a specially-designed activity area that encourages those of all sizes to engage in hands-on fun.

TRIBUTE Craft Spirits Festival
TRIBUTE Craft Spirits Celebration brings together the best craft distilleries from Alberta and British Columbia and showcases the vibrant local food scene in Banff and Lake Louise. Enjoy 12 days of special cocktail menus in local bars and restaurants, culminating in a two-day, outdoor event, when Bear Street will host a range of enticing food and drink stations.

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January 19-30, 2022

Ice Magic Festival

Lake Louise Station Restaurant, 200 Sentinel Drive, Lake Louise, Alberta and The Lake Louise Ski Resort

9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. daily
and The Lake Louise Ski Resort (on January 20 only, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Monday to Fridays are free carving viewing.
Visit the finished sculptures during the week for free and create fond memories of Lake Louise with fewer crowds, easier parking access, and stunning photo opportunities.
The event is free to the public during the week and no ticket or reservation is required to visit the ice carving and sculpture site.
Catch the ice carvers in action as they take to the stage for the annual Ice Magic Ice Carving Competition at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise from January 19 at 8:00 a.m. to January 21 at 2:00 p.m. with a short award following the completion of the carvings at 4:30 p.m.
View the completed ice sculptures from the completion of the carving competition to the end of the event.
The One Carver, One Hour, One Block competition will take place on January 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with winners announced by 4:30 p.m., at the Banded Peak Base Camp site at the Lake Louise Ski Resort.  

Saturdays and Sundays are ticketed viewing.
Plan ahead to ensure a seamless and enjoyable visit to Ice Magic on weekends.
View the completed ice sculptures
Ice carving demonstrations from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise restaurant, ice bar and activities. Reservations are often necessary. Please check the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s website for more details.
Ice magic is ticketed on weekends during peak times from 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., you are welcome to visit outside ticketed times for free.
The event is ticketed on weekends for your comfort and safety. Tickets are required for entry to the event and must be pre-purchased online in advance.
Online Advance Purchase (Includes shuttle seat)
General Admission: $15 (age 12+)
Group Package: 4 x general admission tickets for $40
Children: Free (age 11 and under. Must be included on your reservation).
On-site Day Of Purchase (No access to shuttle)
General Admission: $20(age 12+)
Children: Free (age 11 and under)

The Ice Magic International Ice Carving Competition is a perfectly magical winter experience that awaits you in Lake Louise where ice serves as a fascinating medium of artistry and architectural design. Watch incredible ice carvings take shape under the precise hands of an all-Canadian cast of skilled artists.
Winter in Canada is something to celebrate! Watch the alpine town of Lake Louise come alive during the 12-day Ice Magic ice carving exhibition. Walk through a winter wonderland and explore the magnificent ice sculptures in the exciting new location at the Lake Louise Station Restaurant.

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January 19-30, 2022

TRIBUTE Craft Spirits Celebration

Banff National Park, Alberta

January 19-30
TRIBUTE Craft Spirits Celebration

January 28-29
Outdoor Tasting Experience (CANCELLED)
1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Tickets: tickets and tasting coupons sold on site

Celebrate craft cocktail culture with a visit to Banff January 19th-30th, for the 3rd edition of a TRIBUTE – Craft Spirits Celebration. Produced by MADE WITH LOVE with support from Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, TRIBUTE promises to warm up locals and visitors.
TRIBUTE is included in the annual SnowDays celebration, a vibrant winter event in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Warm up indoors at any of the 22 participating bars and restaurants, and enjoy specially curated cocktails made with spirits from some of the best craft distilleries from Alberta and British Columbia. Visitors can plan their mountain adventure and then relax with a cocktail and inspired meal.
TRIBUTE then culminates with a two-day outdoor Tasting Event on Banff’s beautiful Bear Street on January 28th-29th. 10 participating Canadian craft distilleries will sample their creations on the newly transformed, pedestrian-friendly Bear Street featuring a host of enticing food and drink stations, and mountain mixology.
Be sure to visit brand new hot spots like Hello Sunshine, Banff’s sushi, Japanese BBQ and karaoke destination as well as the forested favourite Three Bears, Banff’s second craft brewery.
During TRIBUTE – Craft Spirits Celebration, snow-loving residents and visitors can explore AB and BC one cocktail at a time in a magical winter wonderland. A winter visit to Banff & Lake Louise promises snow and ice sculptures, crackling fires and an incredible mixology experience in a majestic mountain setting. There’s so much to do and see, planning an overnight stay makes it easy to enjoy more of the celebration and destination.

List of participating distilleries:
Wild Life Distillery, Park Distillery, Eau Claire Distillery, Burwood Distillery, Bohemian Distillery, Dubh Glas Distillery, BRIDGELAND Distillery, Latitude 55, Fort Distillery, Jones Distillery

List of participating restaurants:
Hello Sunshine, 128 Eagle Cres., Banff
The Larkspur Lounge at the Rimrock resort, 300 Mountain Avenue, Banff
Rundle Lounge at the Fairmont Banff Springsm 405 Spray Ave, Banff
Chuck’s Steakhouse, 101 Banff Ave., Banff
The Bison Restaurant, 211 Bear Street # 213 Banff
Magpie & Stump, 203 Caribous St, Banff
The Maple Leaf Grill and Lounge, 137 Banff Ave., Banff
The Eddie Burger Bar, 137 Banff Ave #6, Banff
Balkan Restaurant, 120 Banff Avenue, Banff
High Rollers, 110 Banff Ave, Banff
The Bear Street Tavern, 211 Bear St, Banff
Park Distillery Restaurant & Bar, 219 Banff Ave, Banff
Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant, 205 Bear St., Banff
Farm & Fire, 333 Banff Ave., Banff
Sky Bistro, 1 Mountain Ave, Banff
Nourish Bistro, 211 Bear St #110, Banff
Block Kitchen & Bar, 5 Banff Ave #201, Banff
Shoku Izakya, 304 Caribou St, Banff
Coyotes Southwestern Grill, 201 Caribou St., Banff
The Elk & Oarsman Restaurant & Bar, 119 Banff Avenue, Banff
UNA Pizza + Wine, 201 Caribou St, Banff
The Prow at Buffalo Mountain Lodge, 700 Tunnel Mountain Rd, Banff

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February 2022

February 11-13, 2022

The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 1 Old Lodge Road, Jasper, Alberta

The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival is comprised of two major components:
1. THE WEEKEND VIP RETREAT – Spend the weekend enjoying beer, luxurious accommodations, beer seminars, unrivaled views, beer activities, exceptional service and beer, all while dining on delectable cuisine paired perfectly with craft beers from across North America.
2. THE GRAND TASTING EVENING EVENT – Each evening of the 2 night Grand Tasting event will feature a different line up of tantalizing craft beers and spirits to sample, as well as succulent foods prepared by the amazing chefs at JPL!

Schedule
Friday:
Grand Tasting Evening Event: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Saturday:
Grand Tasting Evening Event: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Includes all beer and spirit samples, as well as amazing food prepared by Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s world-class chefs
Shuttle service – to and from Jasper Brewing Co. BrewPub in downtown Jasper to Jasper Park Lodge
Welcome Reception from 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Tickets Grand Tasting Evening Event: $99 each night

Sunday:
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Hot Stove Brunch
4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.: Super Bowl Party

Reservations:
$599 Weekend VIP Retreat Package
Package Includes:
- Accommodation in a Fairmont Room
- Friday night dinner and festival entrance
- Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner with festival
- Sunday brunch
- Welcome amenity
- Festival admission & informative sessions
- 18% Food & Beverage Surcharge
Extend your stay for the Super Bowl Sunday on February 13 $85 Package Add-on
Includes food & a selection of complimentary beer

Your mountain adventure awaits! The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival, hosted at the world-renowned Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, is unlike any beer festival experience in the world. Think of it as part beer/spirit festival, part intriguing story-time seminars, and part wilderness adventure.
Each evening of the 2 night festival will feature a different line up of tantalizing craft beers and spirits to sample, as well as succulent foods prepared by the amazing chefs at JPL! During the day, listen to passionate stories from some of the top brewers and distillers in the world plus other amazing guests. Think of it like the League of Super Heroes, but more chill, with brewer/distiller super powers, and way, way, way more beards.
The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival is a unique mountain retreat. Those who experience it will want to keep it secret, so you’ll need to be there to discover what this mountain adventure holds in store for you!
Aside from the seminars and festival, there many extras that are included in the VIP Retreat, including:
- Accommodation at the world-famous Jasper Park Lodge.
- Amazing meal package created by JPL’s amazing chefs.
- Shinny on the outdoor rink – bring your skates!
- Snowshoeing with outdoor tasting
- Countless opportunities to network with peers from our industries!
- Don’t forget to stay for the Superbowl Party on Sunday (there is an added fee for this, but it will be worth it!)
- Seminars Featuring Industry Leaders

Seminars will be hosted by RAHR Malting and Canada Malting, and will cover the following topics:
Respected leaders from breweries across North America will share their stories of success and failures (stay tuned for who we have lined up!)
Marketing & Business experts will discuss how to tackle the challenges of developing an effective sales forces, and how to market your company to stand out from the competition.
And more…

Jasper Beer & Barley Summit Hosts and Ambassadors:
TBA

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