Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno has extended her deepest condolences to the Royal Family and citizens of the Commonwealth following the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Canada's head of state.
The Queen, Britain's longest serving monarch, passed away peacefully at age 96 on Sept. 8 at her private Balmoral residence in Scotland, ending her seven decade reign.
“Banff was first visited by Queen Elizabeth II in 1959, and we hold a special place in our hearts for our official head of state and someone who we know cared for Canada’s first national park," said DiManno.
To mark the passing of Britain’s longest serving monarch, Banffites can offer their messages of sympathy through the Government of Canada’s online messages of condolences or in a book of condolences that will be hosted in Banff Town Hall during normal open hours, starting at 2 p.m. on Sept. 9.
Banff’s Commonwealth Walkway was created in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday and may offer an visitors and residents a path for reflection and contemplation of her reign.
The walkway features bronze plaques along existing trails and at points of significant local interest. The plaques bear Her Majesty’s personal Royal Cypher and include details about royal connections to the mountain parks and Canada’s Commonwealth history.
Four walks begin at the Commonwealth Walkway Commemorative Plaque, located at the southwest corner of Banff Avenue and Buffalo Street, outside the Banff Park Museum National Heritage Site.
The Town’s flags are at half-mast for the mourning period set by the federal government.
Learn about the mourning period in Alberta, memorials and next steps: https://www.alberta.ca/queen-elizabeth-what-happens-next.aspx
Learn about the Government of Canada’s commemorations: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/commemoration-her-majesty-the-queen.html
