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 $23,775,000
in the Bow Valley communities.
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Tourism Week is a chance to celebrate what tourism can make possible, not just for visitors, but for the people who call the Bow Valley home.
Since 2009, the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation has reinvested profits from Banff Caribou Properties back into the community, supporting projects and programs that help make the Bow Valley a more active, vibrant, and healthy place to live and work 🏔️
Regenerative tourism is about more than travel. It is about community, inclusivity, connection, and creating places where people feel welcome. When tourism gives back, everyone benefits.
There are only a few spots left for the Bow Valley Non-Profits Summit next week.
It is a great opportunity to connect with people and organizations committed to making a difference in our community, whether through their work, volunteer efforts, or broader involvement in the Bow Valley. 🌟
The Summit brings together a range of perspectives focused on strengthening the sector and supporting those behind it.
Taking place April 27 and 28 in Canmore and Banff, the event includes an evening gathering followed by a full day of sessions. Learn more for full details.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Register now with @bowvalleynonprofits
Sometimes, the smallest actions tell a bigger story. During a recent Highway 40 cleanup @friendsofkananaskis volunteers collected everything from everyday litter to unexpected items left behind along the roadside, a reminder of both the impact we have on these places and the care they require.
Efforts like this help protect the landscape, reduce wildlife risks, and keep these shared spaces accessible for everyone 🌱
At the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation, we are proud to provide ongoing support to the organizations and volunteers doing this important work. It reflects our commitment to strengthening community stewardship, protecting the places people care about, and supporting long-term impact across the Bow Valley.
Join more than 100 volunteers with @friendsofkananaskis on May 2, 2026, and be part of the effort 🪏
Access to sport and recreation should never be a barrier 🏀
Through organizations like @kidsportbowvalley, more young people can take part in the activities that build confidence, connection, and lifelong healthy habits.
By helping cover the costs of registration and equipment, Kidsport ensures that every child has the opportunity to get in the game 🎾
We are proud to provide ongoing support to initiatives that promote active living, remove barriers to participation, and invest in the well-being of youth across the Bow Valley.
📸 @kidsportcalgary
The Bow Valley is full of artists and creatives. @oesa.arts is helping them find their community.
We started supporting Oesa Arts two years ago. They’re a nonprofit based in Banff, with the mission to create community spaces for art, connection, and belonging 🎵
Oesa hosts events like supper club, poetry readings, and jam nights. They film “Oesa Sessions” with covers and original songs from local musicians. They’ve also published a magazine covering music, writing, photography, art and culture.
Check out upcoming events at @oesa.arts
📸 Oesa Sessions, YouTube
Last November, more than 150 youth, educators, and community partners came together through @experiencehowl for “Banff 140.” It was a national gathering focused on land-based reconciliation.
That experience is already carrying forward.
Participants returned home inspired and are now taking action in their communities, strengthening relationships with Elders, advancing Indigenous learning, and creating new opportunities for youth leadership 🌟
At the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation, we are proud to support initiatives that build momentum and invest in young leaders across the Bow Valley and beyond.
“They have taken a plan that was black and white… and suddenly we’re dreaming in technicolour.” Thank you @banffmayor.
Watch as Corrie DiManno, Mayor of Banff explains the impact of our funding and the new 8,000 ft community space at 50 Wolf Street 🏡
50 Wolf Street is the Town of Banff’s newest below-market housing development.
Trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time is both thrilling and challenging.
We support @rockymtnadaptive’s U CAN Try It Days at @sunshinevillage to help adaptive athletes feel the excitement that comes with a new winter sport 🏂🏿
Beginners can try adaptive skiing or snowboarding for a $60 deposit that can be used towards any RMA program. There’s still availability for Saturday, May 2 and Sunday May 3.
📸 Rocky Mountain Adaptive
