About This Event

WHERE: Banff
WHEN: September 15 – 20th, 2022 (Duration 5 Days)
WHO: Volunteers like yourself from around the world.
WHY: Part of the Banff Challenge, you will be required to fundraise for Islamic Relief's Emergency Relief Projects in Palestine. Your goal is to raise $2,000!

Reach New Limits

Immerse yourself in the landscapes and adventures of BANFF. Grab a good pair of hiking shoes and wander through the mesmerizing mountains of Banff.

Between September 15-20, you will get the full experience of exploring through Banff, as our itinerary will be jam packed with hiking, biking, and canoeing all to support vulnerable people in Palestine. Be prepared for a trip of a lifetime!

What will Islamic Relief cover?

• Transportation from Calgary to/from Banff
• Transportation within Banff/Canmore/Lake Louise
• 4 Nights Accommodation (each participant will have their own bed)
• 2 Meals/Day (Breakfast & Dinner)
• Entrance fees: Banff National Park
• Banff Gondola Ride (down)
• Canoe Rental
• Bike Rental

What will I (you) have to cover?

• Transportation to/from Calgary (flight, taxi, bus, etc)
• 1 Meal/Day (Lunch)
• Snacks outside of meals
• Souvenir/Gift Shopping
• Medical Expenses (Travel Insurance is highly recommended)
• Personal Expenses
• Hiking Equipment (boots, poles)

Sign Up Eligibility

• Age: 18 years or older
• Vaccination Status: Double Vaccinated
• Physically fit 
• No serious medical/health conditions that could affect the well-being (ie. physical injuries, heart condition, pregnancy) *Consult with your doctor
• Must sign release waiver
• All participants must raise 75% of fundraising goal ($2,500) prior to travel

DAY 1 - 

• Arrive to Calgary, AB
• Arranged Airport Pickup (Calgary International Airport)
• Stroll through Downtown Banff

DAY 2 - 

• Moraine Lake
• Hike: Larch Valley/Sentinel Pass (725m elevation; 11.6KM)

DAY 3 - 

• Lake Louise
• Hike: Plain of 6 Glaciers (588M elevation; 15KM)
• Canoe: Bow River

DAY 4 - 

• Hike: Sulphur Mountain (788m elevation; 5KM)
• Banff Gondola Ride Down (Sulphur Mountain)
• Bike Ride: Lake Minnewanka

DAY 5 - 

• Hike: Ha Ling Summit Hike (740m elevation; 7.2KM)

DAY 6 - 

• Departure from Banff
• Arranged Airport Drop-Off (Calgary International Airport)

“If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go.”

–Anthony Bourdain