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Visit Banff, Alberta For Summer & Winter Festivals<\/h2>\n

Each year, Banff plays host to a multitude of visitors, both for its vast pristine wilderness and its fun events!<\/p>\n

Festivals include the Dragon Boat Races, WinterStart Festival, Culture Walk Weekend, Banff Bike Fest, Banff Film Festival, Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival, and the Banff Summer Arts Festival.<\/p>\n

Along with all these festivals, there are concerts, art classes, fitness classes, guided hikes and family-friendly events taking place throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Read individual descriptions of the following festivals and events right here at BanffNationalPark.com!<\/p>\n

Banff Summer Arts Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Banff Bike Fest<\/a><\/p>\n

Banff Culture Walk Weekend<\/a><\/p>\n

Banff Dragon Boat Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Subaru Banff International Triathalon<\/a><\/p>\n

Banff Film Festival & Book Fair<\/a><\/p>\n

Banff WinterStart Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

The Ice Magic Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

And check the calendar of events for what\u2019s happening this month!<\/p>\n

Now get to Banff and have some fun!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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