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Canmore • Kananaskis Village • Bragg Creek • Around Kananaskis
Discover local organizations and associations that support outdoor recreation, conservation, accessibility, and community life in Kananaskis Country, Canmore, Bragg Creek, Banff, Lake Louise, and surrounding areas.
Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley are home to many volunteer groups, non‑profits, and member‑based organizations. Their work helps maintain trails, support recreation and sport, promote sustainable tourism, and give residents and visitors a stronger voice in how the region grows.
Use this page to discover organizations you might want to support, volunteer with, or connect to when planning events, programs, and experiences in Kananaskis, Canmore, Bragg Creek, Banff, and Lake Louise.
Trails & outdoor recreation
These groups build and maintain trails, support mountain biking and cycling, and promote safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation in the Bow Valley and surrounding mountain parks.
A volunteer‑based group of trail enthusiasts committed to the future of mountain bike trail access in the Bow Valley and Banff National Park. The Alliance supports mountain biking in a landscape that balances recreation, development, and healthy wildlife habitat.
A dedicated group of community members in Bragg Creek who build and maintain multi‑use trails for all seasons. Their work helps make the outdoors more accessible for everyone, one step, glide, and pedal at a time.
A long‑standing club promoting participation and excellence in cross‑country skiing and biathlon. The club serves roughly 600 members each year with programs for youth and adults at all levels.
A cycling club based in the Bow Valley (Canmore and Banff) that supports riders of all ages and abilities. Programs include road riding, mountain biking, cyclo‑cross, racing, training, skill development, and social rides.
A non‑profit organization that sets standards and offers training for heritage interpretation in Canada's mountain parks. Guides and outdoor leaders use their resources to help visitors connect meaningfully with the landscape and its stories.
Community & business
These organizations support residents, young adults, businesses, and visitors through advocacy, programming, and destination marketing, as well as providing local government services.
An association that advocates for hotel and lodging members in Canmore, with a focus on sustainability, education, and community. The association helps members deliver exceptional guest experiences and promotes best practices in the local hospitality industry.
CYAN connects young adults with each other and with local resources, and amplifies their voices in community decision‑making. The network hosts social events and helps young adults participate in conversations about local policies and planning.
An unincorporated rural municipality that provides local government services in the Kananaskis region. The Improvement District works with residents, businesses, and the Province of Alberta.
The official Destination Management Organization (DMO) that provides visitor information about Canmore-Kananaskis and destination marketing that supports member accommodation, tour and activity operators, and other tourism businesses in the region.
A membership‑based association of residents, recreational users, and businesses who advocate for Canada's mountain parks—places where people live, work, and play. AMPPE promotes both protection and responsible enjoyment of the parks.
Accessibility & stewardship
These organizations focus on making the outdoors more accessible for people with disabilities, and reducing negative human‑wildlife interactions through education and community programs.
A federally registered charity that supports Kananaskis Country through volunteer trail work, education, and community engagement. The Friends work in cooperation with Alberta Parks to encourage long‑term enjoyment and stewardship of Kananaskis.
A not‑for‑profit organization providing children and adults with disabilities the chance to participate in sports and recreation in the Canadian Rockies. Programs support a wide range of physical, intellectual, cognitive, and developmental needs.
A proactive conservation program encouraging Bow Valley communities to reduce negative human‑wildlife interactions. WildSmart offers education, outreach, and tips on how to live and recreate safely in wildlife habitat.