Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival & World Tour

Since 1976, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, a flagship program of Banff Centre, has been an industry leader in the celebration of Mountain Culture. We promote understanding and appreciation of the world’s mountain places by creating opportunities for people to share and find inspiration in mountain experiences, ideas, and visions. Following the festival each fall, our annual World Tour reaches more than 40 countries on 7 continents, making us the largest adventure film tour on the planet.

Upcoming Dates: 
Banff Mountain Photo Essay Competition now closed. 
Banff Mountain Book Competition open. Deadline June 30.
Banff Mountain Film Competition open. Deadline August 2. 

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival in Banff, Alberta:
October 28-Nov.5, 2023
Festival Tickets on sale: August 10

In the meantime, enjoy some films from home: Check out our new Birch program on Banff on Demand! 

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