Banff

Banff has something for everyone - from the expert skier to the non-skier. It is a winter wonderland with wildlife and benefits from a lively town and lots and lots of snow.

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Ski holidays Banff, Canada

At a glance

Three superb ski areas in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, each set in stunning scenery & linked by an efficient ski bus system. Banff is a winter wonderland with wildlife & is a fabulous place to explore while on your ski holiday in Canada.

Sunshine is the main ski area with many of its slopes above tree line - 25 minutes by bus, Norquay is 15 minutes ride away, it is much smaller with wooded slopes, while Lake Louise is a 45 minute drive & has long trails & spectacular high mountain scenery. Beginners learn quickly with excellent tuition while intermediates & advanced enjoy the sheer variety of piste & deep powder bowls for the duration of their ski holiday.

In the picturesque & lively town of Banff you’re quite likely to see an Elk out window-shopping as it wanders down the main high street. All accommodation is linked to the resort by the regular bus system. With lots to do in the area, much based around the wildlife to be seen in Banff National Park, non skiers will be just as entertained here as those taking to the slopes.

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CHILDCARE - Available In Resort

Mount Norquay: The kid's place day care

Enjoy your day on the mountain or in town shopping, while your children enjoy their day with crafts and play indoors or out, weather permitting.
Ski Banff @ Norquay offers fully licensed day care that is just steps away from the day lodge and the Cascade chairlift.

Open daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm for children 19 months to 6 years of age. Lunch, lessons and ski rentals are also available.

Reservations recommended (403) 760-7709 or (403) 760-7716.

Lake Louise: Telus play station and day care

The cosy log nursery provides a safe, secure environment for those first introductions to winter fun! Kinderski Program combines day care with ski lessons.

Open from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

For children 18 days - 6 years old.
Reservations recommended; (403)522-3555 Ext 2118.

Sunshine: Tiny tigers day care

Offers a safe, licensed pre-school environment. Friendly and caring staff will provide your child with a fun filled day of indoor and outdoor activities, a balanced lunch and two nutritional snacks with full day. 3 to 6yr olds will enjoy 'Tiny Tigers Ski & Play'.

Open 8:30am - 4:30pm daily.

Children aged 19 months to 6 years.

Reservations recommended; (403)762-6560.

 

ACTIVITIES AND APRÈS SKI

There is plenty to do off the slopes, mainly to do with nature – and the excellent natural hot springs are well worth a visit. There is an impressive array of restaurants and pubs, and some lively bars - Banff caters for all tastes and budgets, you can’t fail to enjoy the après-ski activities here.

  • Activities available in resort:
  • Ice Skating
  • Snowmobiling
  • Heli-Skiing
  • Dog Sledding
  • Hot-spring Swimming
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ice Canyon Walks


TWIN CENTRE HOLIDAYS

Banff is a 45 minute drive from Lake Louise, 3 hours from Jasper or 4 hours from Fernie. Why not make the most of your time away and visit more than one resort on a twin centre holiday? Please call us to discuss your choice of resorts & duration and to get a quote. 


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Snow Reports
Upper Slopes Snow:
152cm
Lower slopes:
145cm
Temperature:
1°C
Weather:
Partly cloudy, some sunny spells
Last Snowed:
25/04/2010
Piste Condition:
Good
Lifts Open:
17
Piste Overview:
Good skiing on well groomed pistes
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Beginners Skiing Excellent Intermediate Skiing Excellent
Advanced Skiing Excellent Off-Piste Very Good
Non Skiers Very Good Families Very Good
Nightlife Excellent Skiing Altitude 2730m High
1630m Low
Resort Altitude 1380m Pistes 200km in area
Number of Pistes 135 Number of Lifts 30
Mountain Restaurants 9 Snow Making 25%
Glacier No Terrain Parks No
Disabled Skiing No
Leisure Centre No Non-ski Childcare No
Ski Kindergarten No Snowman Club No
Snowbusters Club No Baby Care Yes
Linked Resorts No   Transfer time 1hr 45mins
Departure Airports Heathrow
 
Departure day Every day

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