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 Approximately 40-60 BANFF AMBASSADOR CHEAT SHEET 11. What percentage of a ’s diet is vegetarian in ?

 Approximately 90% 1. How long have First Nations people had a presence in this area? 12. Elk are common around the town of Banff, and can be particularly aggressive during the calving season (spring) and  Over 13,000 years rutting season (fall). What is the minimum distance you should keep from wildlife? 2. The was built to unite the country and provide a route  30m (or 3 bus lengths) for elk, , moose, sheep, goats, etc. to the orient. What year was it  100m (or 10 bus lengths) for bears and wolves completed?

 1885

3. What was the discovery that led to the creation of Banff National Park in 1885? 13. How can you tell a apart from a ?  The natural hot springs in Banff  Mountain goats are generally found at much 4. What parks are included in the UNESCO Canadian Rocky higher elevations than bighorn sheep Mountain Parks World Heritage Site?  Mountain goats have a much whiter and shaggier coat than bighorn sheep  Banff National Park, Jasper  Bighorn sheep have brownish (often curved) National Park. Yoho National horns, whereas mountain goats have black, Park, , straight and slender horns , Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park, Mt 14. Parks seeks to balance Robson Provincial Park what 3 priorities?

5. Do the Rockies stretch all the way to the Pacific Ocean?  Protection, Education, Experience

 No (they only run along the crest of the Continental Divide) 15. Achieving Ecological Integrity requires managing people and nature. 6. How did get its name? Some of the ways does this include:

 The CPR initially planned to build a tunnel for the railway through  Seasonal road and trail closures the mountain but decided to go around it  Slower speed limits on highways; fences, overpasses and underpasses specifically for wildlife to safely the valley 7. The river passing through the town of Banff is called the  Planning prescribed fires to allow for forest regeneration ; where did this name come from? 16. Feeding wildlife is against the law in a National Park. In  The First Nations people used the trees along the river as a source what ways may wildlife be exposed to unnatural food sources? of wood for their hunting bows  Garbage/litter/BBQs/compost 8. is known for its  Gardens/bird feeders unique bright blue/green  Pet food/pets waters. This is caused by the sun reflecting light from the 17. What are some precautions you can rock flour (silt) that is take to minimize a confrontation with deposited in the water by wildlife while on a trail? glacier runoff through the summer. Who is this lake  Carrying and knowing how to use bear spray named after?  Check trail conditions ahead of time for wildlife reports  Hike in groups of 4 or more  Queen Victoria’s 4 th Daughter – Princess Louise Caroline  Shout and make lots of noise

9. Melt waters from Snowdome Glacier on the Columbia 18. Where can you go for further Icefield flow into which three oceans? information about wildlife, hiking, community resources, and learning  Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic opportunities?

10. How many grizzly bears live in Banff National Park?  Banff Town Hall, Banff Public Library, Banff Visitor Centre

6. Why do people volunteer? BANFF AMBASSADOR CHEAT SHEET  Meet new people  Get out of staff accommodations  Give back to the community  Learn new skills  It’s a lot of FUN!

1. What is BanffLIFE?

 Programing run by the Town of Banff for young adults, we organize 7. What Community resources are available for you? activities for you to get out, meet new people, and be involved in the community. All our programs are offered at cost and/or you can apply  Town of Banff - Community Services 403.762.1251 for bursaries to reduce the price.  Town of Banff - Temporary Foreign Worker, Settlement Services 403.762.1251  YWCA Programs and Services - Housing and community resources, relationship counseling, women's shelter 403.760.3200 2. What are some programs put on by BanffLIFE?  Food Bank 403.762.1060  Alberta Health Services 780.427.1432

 Pasta Night, Avalanche Courses, DJ in the Park, Movies Under the  Primary Care Network 403.985.7670 Stars, Bear Aware  Addictions and Mental Health 403.678.3133 or 403.678.4696

 Mountain Adventure Programs; hiking, climbing, ice climbing  Banff Health Unit 403.762.2990

 Leadership programs: the Edge and Gravity  Banff Mineral Springs Hospital 403.762.2222

3. Where can you find out how to be active in your 8. If you are unsure where to get help, who can connect you to community? the right resources?

 BanffLIFE Calendar www.banff.ca/BanffLIFE  Call or Text: BanffLIFE: 403.760.2423

 Town of Banff (Community Events, Parades, Fireworks, Concerts  Email: [email protected] in the Park) www.banff.ca  In person: 110 Bear Street, Banff (Community Services)

 The Fenlands (curling, hockey, public skating, shiny and rentals)

 Banff Recreation Grounds (skateboard park, 3 baseball diamond, rugby/soccer field, tennis courts, BBQ shelters)

 The Banff Centre: campus for the arts, spoken word, poetry, 9. Where can you get information on Alberta Health Care? concerts (musicians from all over the world)- Sally Borden Fitness & Recreation (climbing wall, gym, pool, weight room, hot tub)  Banff Registry - 403.762.2177

 Local newspapers: Crag and Canyon, the Rocky Mountain Outlook 103-211 Bear Street. Banff, AB, T1L 1A6  Bow Valley Learning Council (Community Learning opportunities)  Banff Lake Louise Tourism

10. When should you get Alberta Health Care?

4. How do locals take care of the environment and wildlife?  As soon as you arrive in Alberta and are eligible

 Banff National Park has an Information Centre in Banff and in Lake Louise  Parks Canada www.pc.gc.ca 11. Where can you get free condoms?  Parks Canada (Non-emergency Dispatch such as wildlife sightings) 403.762.1470  Town Hall – Community Services  Parks Canada (Emergency) 403.762.4506  Bow Valley Primary Care Network 403-985-7670  Any BanffLIFE event or program  Doctor’s office

5. How can you get involved with volunteer opportunities? www.banff.ca/BanffLIFE  Banff.ca/Volunteer 403.760.2423  Binder at Town Hall – Community Services Join our Facebook Page: BanffLIFE  Volunteer Banff (Facebook Page)  BanffLIFE Calendar  Volunteer window (by the Nester’s Market parking lot)