Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival & World Tour

Since 1976, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, a flagship program of Banff Centre, has been an industry leader in the celebration of Mountain Culture. We promote understanding and appreciation of the world’s mountain places by creating opportunities for people to share and find inspiration in mountain experiences, ideas, and visions. Following the festival each fall, our annual World Tour reaches more than 45 countries on 7 continents, making us the largest adventure film tour on the planet.

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival | 2025 Passes Now on Sale!

Join us in Banff for the 50th Anniversary of the Festival from Nov. 1-9, 2025! The Festival features guest speakers including adventurers, authors, and filmmakers sharing their stories; epic films from around the world; FREE events including talks on the Rab Stage during the Festival Marketplace, happy hours with music, downtown and partner events, and mountain art exhibitions; plus the new Fire and Ice Symposium. Online films will be available following the festival from November 12-23. 

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Volunteer applications will open in Summer 2025.

World Tour

This year's 2023-2024 World Tour has licensed 37 films from around the world, including films from Canada, USA, Switzerland, France, Sweden and more! The 2024-2025 Tour launched in December.

Banff on Demand

Watch films online from home! Banff on Demand features films from past World Tour programs, festival favourites, as well as school programs.

Presenting Partners

Major Partners