🎓 Congratulations to the six fantastic Grade 12 students who received Pauw Caribou Awards today.

As graduation celebrations take place in schools throughout the Bow Valley, we want to recognize these outstanding students and congratulate all members of the Class of 2026 on reaching this important milestone.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉

Ever wondered how much you can learn with a bike, a few tools, and some local know-how?

@communitycruisers’ HUB Bike Workshops in Banff and Canmore give people access to tools, equipment, and volunteer mentors who help teach bike maintenance and repair skills in a welcoming community setting 🚲

From fixing bikes to learning how to ride more confidently year-round, the program helps people build lifelong skills while making cycling more accessible across the Bow Valley.

What a great day celebrating Wim as he received an honorary Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management degree from @sait.

Anyone who knows Wim knows how much he cares about people and this community. Wim`s belief in giving back to Banff, where he experienced his own good fortune, has helped make Banff a better place, creating opportunities, building careers, and finding ways to make life better for the people who live and work here. His generosity, vision, and commitment to others have had a lasting impact on countless individuals and families.

We`re incredibly proud to see him receive this well-deserved honour.

Congratulations Wim! 🎉

Proudly “playing in the dirt since 1993”, the Bow Valley Mountain Bike Alliance @bvmba_1993 has helped shape and maintain the diverse trail culture that makes the Bow Valley such a special place to ride.

Powered by passionate volunteers, the organization continues to build, maintain, and advocate for sustainable mountain biking trails across the region 🚵🏽

#BikeMonth is a great reminder that trails do not happen on their own. They are built and cared for by people who give their time, skills, and energy to create outdoor experiences that benefit the entire community, not just bikers 🤝

Photographs by Banff, Canmore, and Mînî Thnî high school students are now on display at the @whytemuseum. The Through the Lens program helps local teens learn to photograph and develop pictures with 35 mm film 📸

Last week we attended the opening of the Through the Lens exhibition at the Whyte. It was a celebration of all the things that make art special for young people—how it helps them express their creativity, tell their stories, and connect to themselves and each other.

We’re so proud to support this program.

Bike Month is a great reminder of the many ways bikes can support healthier, more engaged communities.

Community Cruisers and its Pedal 4 Joy program help seniors and older adults across the Bow Valley get outside, stay physically and socially active, and bring adventure and fun back into their lives through free rides on a four-seat adaptive e-bike 🚲

Supported through strong community partnerships and dedicated volunteers, the program creates opportunities for people whose mobility, age, or health challenges can make it harder to access outdoor recreation.

Programs like Pedal 4 Joy show how cycling can support physical and mental well-being while helping more people experience the joy of being outdoors.

📸 @communitycruisers

Supporting seniors means creating opportunities to stay active, social, and engaged in the community.

As part of our annual donation to @banfftown the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation is supporting the expansion of programs that promote recreation, wellness, and mobility for local seniors 💪

This year’s funding includes $21,000 for the Seniors Walking and Aquafit programs, along with support for the Seniors Bus expansion pilot to improve transportation and access for residents across the community.

These programs help seniors stay healthy, connected, and involved while continuing to enjoy everything Banff has to offer 🩵