Banff, AB

About Banff, AB

In the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies, Banff is a charming tourist town surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenes and glacier-fed turquoise lakes. Located just a short transfer from Calgary, Banff offers access to the iconic SkiBig3 resorts; Mt. Norquay, Banff Sunshine and Lake Louise, sharing 8000 acres of skiable terrain with plenty of trails to suit all ability levels. Getting to the slopes is simple with complimentary shuttle buses. If you keep your eyes open you may catch a glimpse of the unique wildlife such as moose, elk and big horn sheep! While in the town of Banff enjoy a wide selection of bars, restaurants and a great nightlife atmosphere.

Banff, AB Accommodation

Basecamp Suites Banff

Basecamp Suites Banff is a sleek and convenient aparthotel nestled in the heart of downtown Banff, steps from Banff Avenue and surrounded by the shops and restaurants of the picturesque mountain town.

Fairmont Banff Springs

Canada's "Castle in the Rockies", the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel has been providing great hospitality for more than 125 years and is one of the most famous hotels in the world. Situated just out of the town of Banff, it has everything you could possibly want in a hotel, beautiful rooms, restaurants, bars, nightclub, shops, health centre, indoor and outdoor pools and the most wonderful spa facilities with superb treatments. The bus to the ski areas stops at the door.

Elk + Avenue Hotel

Located just a few steps from the quaint streets and restaurants, shopping and nightlife of downtown Banff, Elk + Avenue Hotel provides a classic mountain escape with an upscale twist. The contemporary designed rooms pair clean, minimalist design with cosy Rocky Mountain-inspired elements to create the ideal accommodation for your stay in Banff.

Hotel Canoe & Suites

Situated on Banff Avenue, Hotel Canoe & Suites is conveniently close to the downtown area. Sudden Sally offers café pastries, sandwiches, and coffees and it is located just off the lobby. Underground parking, EV charging, local bus passes, and WiFi are among the property amenities.

Moose Hotel & Suites

The Moose Hotel and Suites is just one minute walk from the heart of downtown Banff. The Moose features 174 guest rooms, with a combination of one and two bedroom suites and hotel rooms, all decorated with warm and rich natural materials. Amenities include the Meadow Spa, a bright indoor swimming pool and exercise room on the third floor, and two spectacular rooftop hot pools. Dining is available on site at the Pacini Italian Restaurant, featuring authentic Italian cuisine.

OTTER HOTEL

Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa features 190 well-appointed rooms including six spectacular loft suites. The property features many facilities including The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, the Red Earth Spa, jetted hot pool and a steam room and free WiFi. The downtown shops and restaurants are accessible by a pleasant ten minute walk or by the Banff transit bus.

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Banff Ptarmigan Inn is centrally located in Banff National Park only steps away from the downtown area. Facilities include but are not limited to indoor hot pools, sauna, steam room and onsite restaurant.

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Buffalo Mountain Lodge is situated on Tunnel Mountain. It offers accommodations with wood-burning fireplaces, private baths, coffee makers, LCD TV, and iron/ironing board. There is also a restaurant in the main lodge called The Prow. The property is just 3 minutes by car or 15 minutes by foot to the Banff Town Centre, and 1.5 hours from Calgary International Airport. Photo credit - Jason Dziver, Erik McRitchie & F8

Fox Hotel and Suites

Mount Royal Hotel

Having reopened in July 2018, Mount Royal Hotel is one of Banff’s most centrally located properties, situated right on the corner of the bustling Banff Avenue and Caribou Street. With the design and décor honouring its heritage since 1908, all new contemporary amenities, rooftop hot tubs and four new room categories, Mount Royal Hotel is the perfect place to embrace the start and finish of each day.

Charltons Banff

Charltons Banff is a boutique-style getaway located in Alberta. It offers spacious rooms and suites, with distinctive designs and architecture. The property is a 10 minute walk from downtown Banff and close to top local attractions like Mount Norquay, Lake Louise and the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Charltons Banff features an indoor pool, indoor hot tub, steam room, ski storage, and WiFi.

Royal Canadian Lodge

Royal Canadian Lodge features a lobby complete with beautiful stone fireplace. The Evergreen Restaurant and Lounge features locally sourced menu ingredients. Enjoy amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and steam room.

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Discover the meaning of a mountain getaway at Banff Rocky Mountain Resort, a relaxing retreat in the heart of Banff National Park. Ideally set amid acres of private parkland and surrounded by the glorious scenery of Canada's oldest national park, while just minutes from downtown Banff, the Banff Rocky Mountain Resort's breathtaking location and extensive amenities are certain to provide a casual and memorable stay in the Canadian Rockies.

Canalta Lodge Banff

Canalta Lodge offers warm, contemporary mountain lodging on Banff Avenue, just a short walk to the SkiBig3 shuttle stop with service to Sunshine, Norquay, and Lake Louise ski areas. The hotel features a range of well-appointed rooms and suites, some with kitchenettes, fireplaces, or balconies.

Hidden Ridge Resort

Hidden Ridge Resort has a great location, tucked away from the downtown area with some scenic views overlooking the town. This condo style property is popular for its full kitchens, large units and wood burning fireplaces. The Hidden Ridge Resort allows you to be on vacation but still offer many comforts from home. Be a true Canadian and BBQ year round, take a local paper from the lobby to see current events, or just enjoy a s’mores from the comfort of your wood burning fireplace in your condo.

The Dorothy Motel

Tunnel Mountain Resort

Tunnel Mountain Resort has everything you need for a perfect Banff vacation, with 96 units varying from studios to cabins there is something to suit everyone's tastes. All guests have been refurbished ready for the 2018/19 winter season, with new furniture, decor and bathrooms.

Banff, AB Lift Passes

SkiBig3

SkiBig3 lift tickets are interchangeable at Norquay, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village. Included in the pass is daily ski bus service to all 3 ski areas. The pick up and drop off point in Banff for the shuttle is from the car park located behind the Mt Royal Hotel and the Banff Springs Hotel. The shuttles will depart Lake Louise for Norquay on Tuesdays and Saturdays and the shuttles will depart Lake Louise for Sunshine on Thursdays and Sundays.

Ikon Base Pass

The Ikon Base Pass offers unlimited access to: Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Eldora Mountain Resort, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Snowshoe, Tremblant, Blue Mountain. Unlimited access with holiday restrictions at: Mammoth Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, June Mountain, Stratton, Sugarbush, Solitude Mountain Resort. Up to 5 days with holiday restrictions at: Steamboat, Arapahoe Basin, Big Sky Resort, Killington-Pico, Windham Mountain, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Mt Bachelor, Schweitzer, SkiBig3, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Cypress Mountain, Red Mountain, Panorama, Sun Peaks Resort, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain, Brighton, Snowbird, Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, Dolomiti Superski, Grandvalira Resorts, Kitzbuhel, Zermatt Matterhorn, Thredbo, Mt Buller, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt, Niseko United, Lotte Arai Resort, Valle Nevado. Blackout dates: 26 - 31 December, 18 & 19 January, 15 & 16 February Southern Hemisphere blackout dates: 6 - 21 July 2024, 5 - 20 July 2025 * non-refundable *

Ikon Pass

The Ikon Pass offers unlimited access at: Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Eldora Mountain Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, Snowshoe, Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Solitude Mountain Resort. Plus up to 7 days each at: Arapahoe Basin, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Big Sky Resort, Sun Valley, Windham Mountain, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Mt Bachelor, Schweitzer, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Cypress Mountain, Red Mountain, Panorama, Sun Peaks Resort, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain, Taos Ski Valley, Brighton, Snowbasin, Thredbo, Mt Buller, Niseko United, Lotte Arai, Valle Nevado. 7 days total at: Aspen Snowmass, Killington-Pico, SkiBig3, Deer Valley Resort, Alta, Snowbird, Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, Dolomiti Superski, Grandvalira Resorts, Kitzbuhel, Zermatt Matterhorn, Coronet, The Remarkables & Mt Hutt. * non-refundable *

Banff, AB Equipment Rental

Adult (13yrs+) Demo Performance Ski Rental

Demo equipment is for expert and advance skiers who demand the highest of quality and performance not matter what the conditions. Whether you are wanting to be knee deep in powder or carving down a perfect groomer, Banff’s SkiBig3 Adventure Hub has you covered. Their wide selection of demo, high and mid performance ski and snowboards will have you quickly shredding the runs you love the most in style. Having the right gear makes a huge difference in how you experience the slopes. You’ll get local expert advice from the ski technicians who will get you ready and set up for your time on the mountain! *No grace days are offered on rentals – please note when booking that grace days are not provided.

Adult (13yrs+) High Performance Ski Rental

High performance equipment is for intermediate to expert skiers. Anything from softer forgiving skis to build confidence to fat powder skis or stiff carvers. Whether you are wanting to be knee deep in powder or carving down a perfect groomer, Banff’s SkiBig3 Adventure Hub has you covered. Their wide selection of demo, high and mid performance ski and snowboards will have you quickly shredding the runs you love the most in style. Having the right gear makes a huge difference in how you experience the slopes. You’ll get local expert advice from the ski technicians who will get you ready and set up for your time on the mountain! *No grace days are offered on rentals – please note when booking that grace days are not provided.

Adult (13yrs+) High Performance Snowboard Rental

Top-of-the-line best performance boards and comfortable boots catering to the more aggressive freeride, park and pipe, and powder riders. Whether you are wanting to be knee deep in powder or carving down a perfect groomer, Banff’s SkiBig3 Adventure Hub has you covered. Their wide selection of demo, high and mid performance ski and snowboards will have you quickly shredding the runs you love the most in style. Having the right gear makes a huge difference in how you experience the slopes. You’ll get local expert advice from the ski technicians who will get you ready and set up for your time on the mountain! *No grace days are offered on rentals – please note when booking that grace days are not provided.

Adult (13yrs+) Mid Performance Ski Rental

Mid performance equipment is ideal for beginners to low intermediates who are comfortable on green and easy groomed blue terrain. Equipment that builds confidence. Whether you are wanting to be knee deep in powder or carving down a perfect groomer, Banff’s SkiBig3 Adventure Hub has you covered. Their wide selection of demo, high and mid performance ski and snowboards will have you quickly shredding the runs you love the most in style. Having the right gear makes a huge difference in how you experience the slopes. You’ll get local expert advice from the ski technicians who will get you ready and set up for your time on the mountain! *No grace days are offered on rentals – please note when booking that grace days are not provided.

Adult (13yrs+) Mid Performance Snowboard Rental

Forgiving snowboards and comfortable boots, designed to help accelerate learning. Whether you are wanting to be knee deep in powder or carving down a perfect groomer, Banff’s SkiBig3 Adventure Hub has you covered. Their wide selection of demo, high and mid performance ski and snowboards will have you quickly shredding the runs you love the most in style. Having the right gear makes a huge difference in how you experience the slopes. You’ll get local expert advice from the ski technicians who will get you ready and set up for your time on the mountain! *No grace days are offered on rentals – please note when booking that grace days are not provided.

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Child (12yrs & under) Ski Rental

The ski offered in this package is very soft and forgiving to help accelerate learning. Whether you are wanting to be knee deep in powder or carving down a perfect groomer, Banff’s SkiBig3 Adventure Hub has you covered. Their wide selection of demo, high and mid performance ski and snowboards will have you quickly shredding the runs you love the most in style. Having the right gear makes a huge difference in how you experience the slopes. You’ll get local expert advice from the ski technicians who will get you ready and set up for your time on the mountain! *No grace days are offered on rentals – please note when booking that grace days are not provided.

Child (12yrs & under) Snowboard Rental

The snowboard offered in this package is very soft and forgiving to help accelerate learning. Whether you are wanting to be knee deep in powder or carving down a perfect groomer, Banff’s SkiBig3 Adventure Hub has you covered. Their wide selection of demo, high and mid performance ski and snowboards will have you quickly shredding the runs you love the most in style. Having the right gear makes a huge difference in how you experience the slopes. You’ll get local expert advice from the ski technicians who will get you ready and set up for your time on the mountain! *No grace days are offered on rentals – please note when booking that grace days are not provided.

Banff, AB Snow Sport School

Private Ski Lessons (all ages)

A private lesson can be tailored to the appropriate instruction just for you. You will be amazed by how much you learn within a small amount of time. With a private lesson, you or your group will get custom tailored instruction from a top certified ski professional. Plus, you also get lift line priority. Up to 5 friends and family of similar ability can participate in one private group and you have the choice of any of the 3 mountains (Banff/Sunshine, Mt Norquay, Lake louise) for your lesson's location. Lesson times: Half day 9:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 4:00pm Full day 9:00am – 4:00pm (1 hour for lunch)

Private Snowboard Lessons (all ages)

A private lesson can be tailored to the appropriate instruction just for you. You will be amazed by how much you learn within a small amount of time. With a private lesson, you or your group will get custom tailored instruction from a top certified snowboard professional. Plus, you also get lift line priority. Up to 5 friends and family of similar ability can participate in one private group and you have the choice of any of the 3 mountains (Banff/Sunshine, Mt Norquay, Lake louise) for your lesson's location. Lesson times: Half day 9:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 4:00pm Full day 9:00am – 4:00pm (1 hour for lunch)

Ski Guided Adventures (recommended age 13yrs+)

Perfect for intermediate and advanced level skiers who are keen to make the most of their day on the mountain. SkiBig3 guides know the mountains inside and out and will showcase the very best of each resort, Banff Sunshine, Mt Norquay and Lake Louise. The day consists of at least 4 hours of guiding by a CSIA / CASI certified snow pro, who will not only take you to the best runs of the resort, but will also share knowledge about the area and the history of the place. Groups are customized by ability and terrain preferences. Daily start time is 10:15am Minimum recommended age 13yrs+ (ability dependent)

Snowboard Guided Adventures (recommended age 13yrs+)

Perfect for intermediate and advanced level riders who are keen to make the most of their day on the mountain. SkiBig3 guides know the mountains inside and out and will showcase the very best of each resort, Banff Sunshine, Mt Norquay and Lake Louise. The day consists of at least 4 hours of guiding by a CSIA / CASI certified snow pro, who will not only take you to the best runs of the resort, but will also share knowledge about the area and the history of the place. Groups are customized by ability and terrain preferences. Daily start time is 10:15am Minimum recommended age 13yrs+ (ability dependent)

Banff, AB Arrival Transfers

Private Transfer - Calgary Airport to Banff

Enjoy the convenience and personalized service of private chauffeured transportation. Offering private transport between Calgary airport and Banff. Choose from luxury sedans, SUV's, vans or minibuses to suit your group size.

Private Transfer - Lake Louise to Banff

Enjoy the convenience and personalized service of private chauffeured transportation. Offering private transport between Lake Louise and Banff. Choose from luxury sedans, SUV's, vans or minibuses to suit your group size.

Private Transfer - Revelstoke to Banff

Enjoy the convenience and personalized service of private chauffeured transportation. Offering private transport between Revelstoke and Banff ski resorts. Choose from a luxury SUV, sprinter van or minibus vehicles to suit your group size.

Shared Shuttle - Calgary Airport to Banff

Shared airport shuttle transportation service. Scheduled departures from Calgary airport to Banff and Lake Louise.

Banff, AB Departure Transfers

Private Transfer - Banff to Calgary Airport

Enjoy the convenience and personalized service of private chauffeured transportation. Offering private transport between Banff and Calgary airport. Choose from luxury sedans, SUV's, vans or minibuses to suit your group size.

Private Transfer - Banff to Lake Louise

Enjoy the convenience and personalized service of private chauffeured transportation. Offering private transport between Banff and Lake Louise. Choose from luxury sedans, SUV's, vans or minibuses to suit your group size.

Private Transfer - Banff to Revelstoke

Enjoy the convenience and personalized service of private chauffeured transportation. Offering private transport between Banff and Revelstoke ski resorts. Choose from a luxury SUV, sprinter van or minibus vehicles to suit your group size.

Shared Shuttle - Banff to Calgary Airport

Shared airport shuttle transportation service. Scheduled departures from Banff to Calgary airport.

Shared Shuttle - Banff to Lake Louise

Shared shuttle transportation service. Scheduled departures from Banff to Lake Louise.

Overview
Mountain Stats
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Mountain Stats: Sunshine Village Ski Resort

Mountain Stats: Sunshine Village Ski Resort

Skiable< /b> Terrain: 3,168 acres

Elevations:
Top Elevation: 8,954 feet
Base Elevation: 5,440 feet
Total Vertical: 3,514 feet

Average Annual Snowfall: 33 feet

Lift Capacity: 20,000 people/hr

Number of Runs: 103 named runs spreading out over 3 mountains and 2 provinces

Terrain breakdown: 22% beginner, 31% intermediate, 42% expert, 5% double black expert

Lift system:
1 high speed 8 passenger gondola
5 high speed quad chairs
2 quad chairs
1 triple chair
1 double chair
2 magic carpets

Season length: Mid November to late May

Mountain Stats: LakeLouise Ski Resort

Ski Area Statistics
Vertical Rise: 991 metres (3250 feet)
Top Elevation: 2637 metres (8650 feet)
Skiable Area: 1700 hectares (4200 acres)
Longest Run: 8 kilometres (5 miles)
Number of Runs: 113 marked + back bowls

Terrain
Beginner: 25%
Intermediate: 45%
Advanced: 30%

Lift System
Summit Platter: 3670ft long; 1345ft vertical; 930/skiers hour
Olympic Chair: 7000ft long; 2100ft vertical; 800/ skiers hour
Glacier Quad Chair: 5975ft long; 1450ft vertical; 2400/ skiers hour
Sunny T-Bar: 1185ft long; 145ft vertical; 1200/ skiers hour
Eagle Chair: 4425ft long; 1380ft vertical; 1000/ skiers hour
Paradise Triple Chair: 3608ft long; 1292ft vertical; 1800/ skiers hour
Ptarmigan Quad Chair: 3350ft long; 1350ft vertical; 2200/ skiers hour
Larch Quad Chair: 4800ft long; 1230ft vertical; 2400/ skiers hour
Friendly Giant Quad Chair: 5986ft long; 1450ft vertical; 1550/ skiers hour
Top of the World Six Passenger Chair: 4470ft long; 1350ft vertical; 2640/skiers hour

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