Supporting an active, vibrant, and healthy community.
Our donations support projects that promote active lifestyles, enhance education opportunities, and nurture strong connections within our community. These programs and initiatives make the Bow Valley a better place for people to live, raise families, and enjoy mountain life.
We will fund initiatives that:
• Create opportunities to embrace our mountain culture, education, and recreation
• Make our community a positive place to build a career, live, and raise a family
• Positively impact our social service and community networks
• Improve the visitor experience
• Enhance infrastructure to beautify public areas and promote active transportation.
Our Impact
Since 2013, the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation has invested over $14,000,000
in the Bow Valley communities.
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Every day, students at École Notre Dame des Monts spend time outdoors 🛶
We provide annual funding support for École Notre Dame des Monts so young people can get continue to get outside, stay active, and build life skills. Now that class is back in session, all grades will access sports like canoeing, ju-jitsu, skiing, curling, and dance throughout the school year.
#EducationMonth
We’re proud to continue our partnership with Canadian Rockies Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year.
🏫 Our $1,103,000 donation will provide a range of supports for students on their educational journey, including programs that promote physical and mental wellness and additional classroom staff such as a psychologist, wellness worker, speech and language pathologist, and occupational therapist.
📚 Since 2013, our donations to CRPS have totaled nearly $5.8 million, demonstrating the Foundation’s commitment to enhancing education, health, and well-being for people throughout the Bow Valley.
🩵 Together, we`re ensuring students and families have the support they need to succeed.
📸 @crpschools
Welcome back to school. This September, we’re highlighting the changemaking organizations educating students in the Bow Valley. Whether it’s colouring at a desk, learning about the land, or adventuring in the mountains, our partners help children and youth become resilient adults.
📚 The Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation provides an annual donation to Canadian Rockies Public Schools, supporting a psychologist, wellness worker, speech and language pathologist, and occupational therapist.
🌲 We look to support innovative learning experiences, from outdoor education and land-based learning at Nakoda Elementary to programs like Take Me Outside, Spirit North, and École Notre-Dame des Monts.
🩵 These initiatives create opportunities that connect students to culture, community, and the outdoors, resulting in stronger schools and more resilient learners.
Follow along with us for #EducationMonth.
Renew your Pauw Pass today 💥
Bring your Pauw Pass to the Fenlands Rec Centre to renew before annual passes expire on Aug 31, 2025.
We’re proud to provide funding for the pass, giving Banff residents access to drop-in sports, fitness, and social sessions all year long 🏊🏼♀️🧘🏾♂️⛹🏻♀️ Learn more at the link in bio.
Since 2017, we’ve donated $160,000 to @kidsportbowvalley, helping cover the cost of registration fees so kids and teens in the Bow Valley can play a season of sport ⚾
We’re excited to contribute another $30,000 this year. Kidsport Bow Valley makes a real difference in the lives of children and youth in our community—helping them create healthy lifestyles, build their confidence, and feel a sense of belonging.
📸 @kidsportcalgary
Registration is open for the 2025-2026 Season of the Bow Valley Pond Hockey League 🏒
Pond hockey is a fun, safe, and non-competitive environment for kids of all skill levels. Our annual donation helps reduce financial barriers to participation by covering the cost of ice time, ensuring more families can stay active and create memories together.
Register at bowvalleypondhockey.wordpress.com.
The @banffplayschool is expanding its education programs for early learners ✏️ 🧸 This year, the Playschool is offering a full-time program, Monday to Thursday from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM. They’re also extending their school year until June 25.
The Playschool welcomes students back to school in a few weeks. We’re proud to fund the rent for the Playschool and support their affordable, reliable, and nurturing childcare for kids in Banff.
Learn more about our funding support at the link in bio.
Congratulations @saithospitality on the 75th anniversary of the SAIT School of Hospitality & Tourism. SAIT continues to lead with a forward focus on positively shaping the tourism industry and the communities they operate in.
We are proud to partner in SAIT’s plans to offer an immersive education experience in Banff: The Wim Pauw Centre for Hospitality and Tourism—SAIT Banff Campus, funded with a $30 million investment of tourism profits from the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation.
The Wim Pauw Centre fulfills Wim’s personal dream to establish a world-class centre for hospitality in Banff. The new campus will encourage more individuals to learn, grow, and build fulfilling careers in this iconic destination ⛰️
📸 From our visit to Flourishing Futures: the 75th anniversary event.
