The Banff Centre

Suketu Mehta (photo courtesy the author)

Suketu Mehta and John Freeman

John Freeman, former editor of Granta, interviews writer Suketu Mehta about what it's like experiencing and writing about immigration.

Jules Lines

In this episode of Basecamp, recorded live at the 40th Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, British soloist Jules Lines talks about climbing, falling and writ

Mark Morris

Choreographer and dancer Mark Morris

American choreographer and dancer Mark Morris in conversation with critic John Rockwell.

Alexandra Fuller

Memoirist Alexandra Fuller talks about her childhood in Zimbabwe, her work, and the role of the writer with host Mojo Anderson in front of a studio audience.

Margo Talbot

Ice Climber Margo Talbot talks about her transition from drugs, depression and suicidal thoughts to a life and love of climbing.

Author Salman Rushdie

Celebrated author, Sir Salman Rushdie, discusses his new novel, the fatwa that took over his life, and genies with the CBC's Eleanor Wachtel.

Poet David Martin Finds Inspiration in the Oil Sands

The 2014 CBC Poetry Prize Winner discusses his winning poem, being a stay-at-home dad and whether you can ever get away from politics when writing about the oil

Will Gadd

Will Gadd, National Geographic's 2014 Adventurer of the Year, discusses his latest trip to Africa, the challenges and dangers of mountaineering and his first ex

Gunther Ulman invisibility

The Science Behind Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak

How TBC security wrangles elk

How a Rake and a Garbage Bag Can Help You Wrangle an Elk

Kid Koala (right) with part of his project "Nufonia Must Fall"

Kid Koala Goes Wild With an Interactive Theatre Experience

DJ Kid Koala embarks on a creative project that combines theatre, visual art, and live-action film.

Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Live Performance

Photos: The Best of the 2014 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival

If you missed the 2014 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, fear not. Here’s a snapshot of the fun that was had over #NineEpicDays here at The Banff Centre.

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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.