Conducted by John Goulart. Its heart, the Centre for the Arts, is a place for artists, dedicated to lifelong learning and professional career development - a site and catalyst for creative activity and experience. Each summer The Banff Arts Festival entertains audiences with classical and jazz music concerts, opera, voice, dance, theatre and visual arts as artists from Canada and around the world come together to work, create and perform. Kick up your heels at our annual street dance, watch packhorse and stock dog demonstrations, discover our Native Heritage and hear exciting tales of the outfitters and trail riders who first explored the mountain landscape. An Awards Gala will celebrate our Heritage and those who work to maintain it.
Admission is free.
An evening of modern dance with choreography by Karen Barkley, Sarah Harper, Karsten Kroll and Tanya Mireau. This evening is dedicated to the memory of friend and spirit dancer Frances Frost. If you appreciate the finer things in life, then you will love a weekend at Chateau Lake Louise. All of your senses will be invigorated by the sights, tastes, smells and sounds that will surround you in luxurious comfort at our Diamond in the Wilderness . Meet and interact with some of the key players in Canada s wine industry And our own Executive Chef Dominique Guyot.