Hollywood is coming to Banff. Celebrities will gather January 17-20 to protect North American waterways while skiing Sunshine Village and sleeping at Fairmont Banff Springs.

The Fairmont Banff Springs Sports Invitational — in support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Waterkeeper Alliance – will be co-hosted by Tim Robbins, Christie Brinkley and Alec Baldwin.

Earlier this year, the made-for television extravaganza raised more than $1 million for the Waterkeepers, as the gala event was expanded to support the landmark environmental organization’s water protection efforts in both Canada and the United States. The event will culminate with a gala dinner and concert at The Fairmont Banff Springs by Michael McDonald, the former Doobie Brother and Steely Dan vocalist now enjoying a strong solo career.

Tickets are available for the only open-to-the-public event at the Banff hotel. The celebrities will also spend two days skiing and competing in events at Sunshine Village. Activities including toboggan, cross-country skiing and dual giant slalom races are well within public view to lift ticket purchasers.

The names of other participants will be announced as the event draws closer. The Fairmont Banff Springs Sports Invitational, which has raised millions of dollars for environmental protection in recent years, has in the past drawn such Hollywood A-list stars as Glenn Close, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Meg Ryan, Dan Aykroyd, Jason Priestley and Martin Sheen.

Gala tickets for this year’s event are $500 CDN per person plus applicable taxes and the purchase of a gold table is $10,000 CDN plus applicable taxes. The purchase of a gold table accommodates eight guests and a celebrity and their companion for a total of 10 people. Tickets for this year’s invitational are available through The Fairmont Banff Springs by calling (403) 760-1400.