Skijor no more: Banff says so long to skijoring events as popularity strains townsite (opens original article in a new tab)

Banff has decided to stop hosting skijoring events due to overcrowding and related issues during the 2026 SnowDays Festival.

• Banff officials reviewed skijoring event after crowds overwhelmed the town during the 2026 SnowDays Festival
• About 44,000 vehicles entered Banff during the two-day event, causing traffic, parking, and behavior issues
• Skijor Canada announced Banff will no longer host the skijoring event, citing its growth as the fastest winter sport in North America