Last updated: September 22 2023

DAC 2023: Explore Banff with These Activities

The early bird deadline is September 30.  So there is plenty of time to register for The Distinguished Advisor Conference and save on tuition fees.  But there is more great news!  We’ve been able to negotiate another block of rooms at the Beautiful Banff Springs Hotel at the KB conference rate – you really can’t afford to miss that!  And we’ve lined up some incredibly fun networking opportunities to complement the seriously great educational agenda.   Check out all the activities and sign up soon through the DAC Interactive Agenda, as spaces are limited! Secure your place at the futurescape: the 20th Anniversary DAC conference!

Saturday November 11


 2:30pm to 7:30pm  - Walking and History Tour of Banff + Dinner

Enjoy a customized tour from The Fairmont Banff Springs to the Town of Banff and learn about the Town’s rich history. We depart the hotel follow and the Bow River where guests learn about the majestic environment around Banff. Guests will see the amazing 360 degree mountain views while cross Banff’s famous pedestrian bridge. We will stop to see some of Banff’s most important locations like the Cascade Gardens, Whyte Museum, Chapel and Banff Ave during this experience. 

Once the tour is completed guests will enjoy some free time to wander downtown Banff followed by a 3 course dinner at 3 Bears Restaurant. A pass to take ROAM transit back at leisure after dinner is included with tour.

Walk Length: 3 KM (easy) – 2.5 Hours

Meeting Place: Adventure Centre

Dress: Please dress according to the weather, in layers. For November, warm winter wear is recommended along with outdoor hiking or winter boots depending on the conditions.

$160 pp+gst (beverages on own) 12 max for walk

Dinner Only Option: $90 pp+gst

(all fees are non-refundable)


 8:30pm to 10:00pm 

Hot Tub Meet Up at the Banff Springs Hotel


Sunday, November 12


11:00am to 1:30pm  - THE OPEN FORUM:  DAC BRUNCH

THE DISCUSSION: THE COURAGE TO BREAK FREE!

THE HOST: Society of RWM™ 

YOUR MCs: 

Kristin Ramlal,  PFP, CIM, FCSI, RWM, MFA-P

Alan Rowell, RWM, MFA, DFA-Tax Services Specialist 

The Venue:  Vermillion Room at the Fairmont Banff Springs

Want to get your blood pumping and your imagination soaring?  Join us for an open conversation about what’s holding us back in making transformational change in your industry.  What does it take to break free?  No cameras, no recordings, just an opportunity to speak plain truth and brainstorm for proactive change for the future. 

Purchase your ticket!
$75 + tax per person. Beverages not included.


 1:30pm to 2:30pm   - BUSINESS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY


 4:00pm to 5:30pm  THAT'S HOW WE ROLL: BOWLING EVENT

A FUN ICE BREAKER AT THE BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL

Location: Fairmont Bowling Alley