Supporting an active, vibrant, and healthy community.
Our donations support projects that promote active lifestyles, enhance education opportunities, and nurture strong connections within our community. These programs and initiatives make the Bow Valley a better place for people to live, raise families, and enjoy mountain life.
We will fund initiatives that:
• Create opportunities to embrace our mountain culture, education, and recreation
• Make our community a positive place to build a career, live, and raise a family
• Positively impact our social service and community networks
• Improve the visitor experience
• Enhance infrastructure to beautify public areas and promote active transportation.
Our Impact
Since 2013, the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation has invested over $14,000,000
in the Bow Valley communities.
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Renew your Pauw Pass today 💥
Bring your Pauw Pass to the Fenlands Rec Centre to renew before annual passes expire on Aug 31, 2025.
We’re proud to provide funding for the pass, giving Banff residents access to drop-in sports, fitness, and social sessions all year long 🏊🏼♀️🧘🏾♂️⛹🏻♀️ Learn more at the link in bio.
Since 2017, we’ve donated $160,000 to @kidsportbowvalley, helping cover the cost of registration fees so kids and teens in the Bow Valley can play a season of sport ⚾
We’re excited to contribute another $30,000 this year. Kidsport Bow Valley makes a real difference in the lives of children and youth in our community—helping them create healthy lifestyles, build their confidence, and feel a sense of belonging.
📸 @kidsportcalgary
Registration is open for the 2025-2026 Season of the Bow Valley Pond Hockey League 🏒
Pond hockey is a fun, safe, and non-competitive environment for kids of all skill levels. Our annual donation helps reduce financial barriers to participation by covering the cost of ice time, ensuring more families can stay active and create memories together.
Register at bowvalleypondhockey.wordpress.com.
The @banffplayschool is expanding its education programs for early learners ✏️ 🧸 This year, the Playschool is offering a full-time program, Monday to Thursday from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM. They’re also extending their school year until June 25.
The Playschool welcomes students back to school in a few weeks. We’re proud to fund the rent for the Playschool and support their affordable, reliable, and nurturing childcare for kids in Banff.
Learn more about our funding support at the link in bio.
Congratulations @saithospitality on the 75th anniversary of the SAIT School of Hospitality & Tourism. SAIT continues to lead with a forward focus on positively shaping the tourism industry and the communities they operate in.
We are proud to partner in SAIT’s plans to offer an immersive education experience in Banff: The Wim Pauw Centre for Hospitality and Tourism—SAIT Banff Campus, funded with a $30 million investment of tourism profits from the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation.
The Wim Pauw Centre fulfills Wim’s personal dream to establish a world-class centre for hospitality in Banff. The new campus will encourage more individuals to learn, grow, and build fulfilling careers in this iconic destination ⛰️
📸 From our visit to Flourishing Futures: the 75th anniversary event.
The Community Food Cupboard in Canmore is a free, self-serve food cupboard open to anyone in need. It’s a wonderful collaboration between many like-minded community organizations, including:
• Homlessness Society of the Bow Valley @bowvalleyshelter
• Bow Valley Food Bank @bv_foodbank
• Bow Valley Food Alliance @bowvalleyfoodalliance
• Funded by the Town of Canmore and @banffcanmorefoundation
We’re proud to know and support these organizations that are improving access to food for everyone in the Bow Valley 🍜 Learn more at bowvalleyshelter.ca/community-food-cupboard
Don`t miss @banfftown`s open house on the 50 Wolf St housing development. This is your chance to learn more about Banff’s newest housing project—an exciting development with a dedicated community space designed to bring people together.
📅 Tuesday, August 12, 2 – 7 p.m. (drop-in)
📍 Banff Scout Guide Hall, 226 Lynx Street
We’re proud to offer financial support for the community space as part of our commitment to strengthening community and creating inclusive places for people to connect.
Visit banff.ca/WolfStreetHousing for details.
“The Mountain Muskox program offers a space where people can process challenges together—through shared stories, connection, and healing,” says Bob Krysak, @mountainmuskox participant.
We talked to Bob and founder Sarah Hueniken (@huens) about the importance of Mountain Muskox, a peer support program launched in the Bow Valley 5 years ago. The program offers support for people who have experienced loss or trauma in the mountains ⛰️
This year, we’ve committed $25,000 to Mountain Muskox to expand their reach and ensure more people can access support in their toughest moments.
Read the full story at the link in bio.
