What Happens on the Weekend?
If you enjoy reading and discussing books in the beautiful setting of Banff then this weekend will be a real treat. The Banff Book Discussion is held at the Banff Centre from Friday evening to Sunday noon, May 22 – 24, 2026. During the weekend we have four book discussions. There is a book discussion on Friday Evening, discussions on Saturday AM and Saturday PM. The guest author’s book The Elephant on Karluv Bridge is discussed on Saturday morning. Thomas Trofimuk will be doing a private reading, followed by a Q and A session to our group immediately following the Saturday discussion. The book selections for 2026 have been chosen to stimulate thought and discussion and to appeal to adults. The atmosphere is friendly and informal. There are no prerequisites for this program other than reading the books before attending the discussions! Social gatherings take place after the Friday and Saturday PM discussions. Everyone is welcome.
Weekend Summary
| Friday May 22 | Registration 6:30 to 7:00 – 3rd Floor Kinnear Centre (KC) |
| Welcome 7:00 to 7:30 – KC 305 | |
| Book discussion 7:30 to 9:00 – The Berry Pickers Facilitator’s Meeting 9:00 to 9:25 | |
| Social 9:00 to Bedtime – KC 301 | |
| Saturday May 23 | Breakfast for on-campus registrants 7:30am – 9:00am Vista dining room Information Session 9:15 – 9:30 – KC 305 |
| Book Discussion 9:30 to 10:45 – The Elephant on Karluv Bridge | |
| Author Private Reading and Q and A 11:00 to 12:00 | |
| Lunch – Vistas DR 12:30 – 1:30 Dinner – Vista DR 5:00 to 7:00 | |
| AGM and Information meeting 7:00-7:30 pm Group Photo (inside) 7:30 | |
| Book Discussion 7:45 – 9:15 – Anne of Green Gables | |
| Social 9:15 to Bedtime | |
| Sunday May 24 | Breakfast for on-campus registrants 7:30am – 9:00 am Vistas Dinning Room Book Discussion – 9:15 to 10:45 – Trust
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| Announcements 10:45 – 11:00 Lunch at Vista DR | |
