The Banff Centre's Brass in the Community program will be performing on the docks of Lake Minnewanka and at the summit of the Banff Gondola this Monday, August 3rd, 2009. The band I Tromboni features five trombones and one extraordinary experience.
Lake Minnewanka Docks: 1:30pm to 2:15pm
Banff Gondola Summit: 5:00pm to 5:45pm
I Tromboni was formed in 1999 when five of Canada's finest young trombonists dedicated themselves to the promotion and performance of live music for the trombone quintet. The initial concept behind I Tromboni was to create a virtuoso ensemble capable of reaching diverse audiences by combining unique arrangements of both well-known and new music with stylish and often humorous delivery. The group incorporates music of many genres into their performances including baroque, classical, jazz, romantic, contemporary and popular styles.
On July 22, 2009 visitors to Banff National Park were graced with a magical sight as the Northern Lights danced in the skies above. Photographer Mark Groehl caught these spectacular shots of the Northern Lights above Banff Avenue at around 2am.
Click here to learn more about Northern Lights (also called Aurora Borealis).
The Alberta Tourism Awards Committee announced today that the prestigious 2009 Alto Ambassador Award will be awarded to the Chairman of Brewster Inc., David Morrison of Brewster Inc.
The Alto Ambassador Award recognizes exceptional leaders who have made outstanding contributions to Alberta’s tourism industry and is sponsored by the Calgary Airport Authority.
The 2009 Alto Award will be presented to Mr. Morrison and winners in eight other categories at the 9th annual Travel Alberta Industry Conference at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Conference Centre on October 26.
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The second annual Banff National Park Dragon Boat Festival returns August 15-16th to Lake Minnewanka in the Canadian Rockies - click here to learn more about Banff National Park's Dragon Boat Festival.
The Banff Gondola celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday July 18, 2009. Visitors enjoyed a sunny day and a variety of mountain-top activities high atop Sulphur Mountain in Banff Alberta. The celebration honoured this popular attraction in Banff National Park that has welcomed over 18 million visitors since its opening on July 18th, 1959. To commemorate this date in history, visitors born in 1959 were provided with free admission.
Click here to read more about the Banff Gondola 50th Anniversary.
Brewster the bear awoke this spring and he's on the hunt for hugs from tourists visiting Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. I'm not sure what the kids think of him though... see for yourself!
See more videos of Banff National Park at Vacations Canada TV.
Brewster Inc. opens ExploreRockies.com retail activity center on July 1st, in Banff, Alberta
On July 1st, Brewster Inc. announced the opening of its new ExploreRockies.com retail activity center. The Center is located at 124 Banff Avenue on the lower level of the RnR store. Conveniently situated downtown Banff, Alberta, the store provides visitors with activity planning and information services. Unlike many tourist centers, ExploreRockies.com and its 'Experience Experts' are entirely dedicated to assisting visitors with all aspects of their vacation plans and ensuring they go home with an authentic Canadian Rockies experience.
Visitors to the Canadian Rockies can stop by ExploreRockies.com to plan and book exciting excursions, activities and purchase various sightseeing-related products. The facility’s 'Experience Experts' are on hand to help visitors create remarkable experiences in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. Attractions include the magnificent Banff Gondola, a spectacular mountaintop experience, where visitors have 360-degree views of the town and surrounding landscape from 2,192 feet.
Other activities can be booked directly at the store, including the Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience, Minnewanka Lake Cruise, helicopter tours of the Canadian Rockies, as well as various sightseeing tours of Lake Louise and Jasper. Each of the activities offered at the ExploreRockies.com retail activity center are sure to provide exciting adventures for individuals and traveling groups.
This one-stop location allows visitors to plan and book all of these excursions, right on Banff Avenue in the town center. “ExploreRockies.com is a one-stop destination for all activity planning and booking for the Canadian Rockies,” said Michael Hannan, President & Chief Executive Officer of Brewster, Inc. “It is essential to our goal of making the planning process as easy as possible for our visitors and ensuring they go home with a truly remarkable national park experience.”
Click here to visit ExploreRockies.com