Canadian Indigenous Classical Music Gathering

Join us for an evening of composed classical musical exploration featuring Indigenous collaborations exploring new works and established repertoire.

Photo by Jessica Wittman

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2021 Banff Mountain Film Competition Winners

Explore the award winning films of the 2021 Banff Mountain Film Competition. 

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Banff International String Quartet Competition

August 29 – September 4, 2022

For over 30 years, Banff International String Quartet Competition has celebrated the art of chamber music while providing career support for emerging string quartets. 

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Online and In-Person Programs

Spring 2022 Programs are open for application

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2021 Fall / Winter Events 

Film Screenings, Concerts, Talks, Gallery Tours, and more!

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Campus Update

Moving through this period together.

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Programs

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Residency
March 07 - March 19, 2022

Spring Writers Retreat 2022

The Spring Writers Retreat is a self-directed program that offers time and space for writers to retreat, reconnect, and re-energize their writing practice.

Application deadline: Dec 08, 2021
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February 08 - February 11, 2022

Introductory Indigenous Business & Economic Development - Online

Using Best Practices to create culturally appropriate governmental institutions can support Indigenous leaders and change the way economic policy is developed and promoted.

Registration deadline: Jan 18, 2022
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Leading Teams: Good Governance for Councils and Boards
Online
February 15 - February 18, 2022

Introductory Leading Teams: Governance for Indigenous Councils and Boards - Online

Lead your team by exploring the structure and management of a governing body for maximum efficiency and effectiveness, with particular focus on building solid foundations for Indigenous governance...

Registration deadline: Jan 25, 2022
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Events

Tom Jackson: Stories, Songs & Santa Causes
Sat, Dec 11, 2021

Tom Jackson: Stories, Songs and Santa Causes

Tom Jackson kickstarts the holiday season with grace, style, and quirky festivity that many have enjoyed for decades. Expect an evening of original music, sing-along tunes, and signature Christmas...

Jenny Belzberg Theatre
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$25
Melody McKiver, violist / percussionist / composer; Michelle Lafferty, mezzo-soprano; Cris Derksen, composer / cellist; and Jeremy Dutcher, composer / pianist / nucintaq during Canadian Indigenous Classical Music Gathering, 2019. Photo by Jessica Wittman
Thu, Dec 9, 2021

Music from the Canadian Indigenous Classical Music Gathering

You are invited to join the second iteration of the Canadian Indigenous Classical Music Gathering Ensemble for an evening of composed classical musical exploration featuring Indigenous...

Rolston Recital Hall
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$10


Campus Lawn and Maclab Patio

Visit Maclab

Maclab Now Open


11:00 am - 10:00 pm | 7 Days a Week
 Maclab Bistro features healthy, creative comfort food inspired by fresh local ingredients. Come visit us for dine-in service and enjoy expansive mountain views, or use our take-away service. Ask our servers about our weekly wine specials!

Banff Centre is participating in the Government of Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program, guests will be asked for proof of vaccination, medical exemption, or a privately-paid negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours of service.

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Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation

Sally Borden

Sally Borden Now Open


Visit our Sally Borden page to find out more
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday 11:30 am – 7:00 pm


Banff Centre is participating in the Government of Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program, guests will be asked for proof of vaccination, medical exemption, or a privately-paid negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours of service.

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Tania Willard, 'Surrounded/Surrounding', 2018, wood burning fire ring, laser etched cedar woodlogs from SecwépemcTerritory, relief print on paper. Collection of the artist. Gifted to Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre, Kingston, 2019.

Walter Phillips Gallery

On Now : Soundings: An Exhibition in Five Parts

September 10 - December 5, 2021


How can a score be a call and tool for decolonization?
Soundings: An Exhibition in Five Parts features newly commissioned scores, performances, videos, sculptures and sound by Indigenous and other artists who respond to this question.

Curated by Candice Hopkins and Dylan Robinson
Exhibition tour organized by Independent Curators International (ICI)

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Virtual Inspiration

Opera group performs on stage.

Curated Spotify Playlists

Discover curated playlists from Banff Centre residencies, programs, and competitions.
Reading in a hammock, by a lake, surrounded by mountains

Literary Arts Reading List

Our Director of Literary Arts, Derek Beaulieu, recommends these titles by Banff Centre faculty and friends.
Opera in the 21st Century Virtual Open Studios : Digital Image of Students in Zoom Call

Opera in the 21st Century Virtual Open Studios

In this online version of our Open Studios events, you are invited to meet the participants and explore the artistic research and work created in our 2020/21 Opera in the 21st Century program.