Experiences in the park
Banff National Park
Want to discover more about the uniqueness of the area’s natural and cultural heritage? Friendly and knowledgeable interpreters are here to share the stories of Parks Canada’s protected places.
Evening programs

Thank you to everyone who visited Parks Canada places, and joined our interpreters for inspiring programs this season.
Our interpretive programs have concluded for 2022, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Mountain World Heritage Interpretive Theatre

Parks Canada’s award-winning interpretive theatre troupe!
Who we are...
Parks Canada’s award-winning interpretive theatre troupe!
What we do…?
We make the stories of Banff National Park come to life with hilarious sketches, catchy songs, fascinating stories, clever puppet shows, and interactive exhibits!
Showtimes
Pop-up Puppet Theatre and songs
“A Beary, Berry Good Day” – follow little Ursa the Grizzly on her adventure through Banff in this 10 minute storybook puppet show.
“Wildlife Rules Live” - Enjoy a few songs from Parks Canada’s new playlist about how to keep animals and people safe.
In the big green tent at Banff Avenue Square, 200 block of Banff Avenue
Free with national park entry fee
July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30; August 6, 13, 20, and 27; September 3
Performances on the hour and half-hour - 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m
A Beary Berry Good day – 1, 2, 3 p.m. | Wildlife Rules Live – 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 p.m.
Guided hikes and walks

Join Parks Canada interpreters on guided hikes and walks.
Learn more about local species at risk, conservation efforts and human history. Get an insider’s look at Parks Canada’s ecological restoration projects and find out how you can help.
The Banff Area
Thank you to everyone who visited Parks Canada places, and joined our interpreters for inspiring programs this season.
Our interpretive programs have concluded for 2022, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
The Lake Louise Area
Hidden Lake Hike
This spectacular hike starts off with a shuttle ride that will trim the 18 km trail down to a family-friendly 10 km. Head gently up the valley through wildflowers and larch trees. Discover the smaller pieces that make up the grand mosaic of this distinct landscape and its ecosystem and why every piece matters. Learn what unique methods Park’s Canada scientists are using towards protection and recovery of westslope cutthroat trout, a species at risk.
Learn moreThere are even more guided hikes you can join in Yoho National Park.
Interpreters in the Wild!

Activities with Interpreters
Thank you to everyone who visited Parks Canada places, and joined our interpreters for inspiring programs this season.
Our interpretive programs have concluded for 2022, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Park Guardians

Keep your eyes peeled for Park Guardians.
These specialized interpreters are here to help you have safe experiences in our parks. Discover more about backcountry safety, human-wildlife coexistence, aquatic invasive species and more. Park Guardians can be found at busy trail heads, day use areas and on the road, patrolling for wildlife jams.
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