Against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains lies Banff, a sophisticated town with popular après-ski hours. Its greatest delight is its setting – at the heart of the Banff National Park, arguably Canada’s most spectacular winter mountain setting in the Canadian Rockies.
There are three main skiing areas all within easy reach and offering a variety of pistes – Lake Louise (which boasts the longest ski season in Canada from November to May), Sunshine village with its challenging downhill runs and Norquay, the smallest of the resorts with its nursery slopes. You only need one lift pass to provide you with access to these three ski resorts in Banff ensuring that you will have plenty of options available to you for a day on the slopes.
There is an eclectic apres ski offering too with the town being home to an array of popular bars, restaurants and even museums such as the Banff Park Museum which tells the story of the natural history of the region via stuffed wildlife, minerals and native plants.
Explore our handpicked collection of Banff ski hotels to find the perfect accommodation for your next getaway. Alternatively, get in touch with one of our travel specialists who will utilise their first hand experience to provide advice when it comes to picking the best ski accommodation in Banff, the ideal restaurants and the best activities & attractions to include in your tailor made Banff ski holiday package.
Banff Ski Resort At a Glance
Snow: Snow here is as good as any you’d find in Colorado especially at Sunshine Village where up to 400inches can fall Lift system: most of the sectors in Sunshine Village have fast chairs; Norquay’s only small but is serviced by one small chair You only need one ski pass to provide you with access to all three Banff ski resorts. Apres Ski: Banff has an eclectic mix of eating options that includes everything from fast food to fine dining; the cowboy saloons, British theme pubs and live music venues are popular later in the evening Families: Despite the size of all three resorts amenities are excellent with Sunshine and Norquay offering day care and ski tuition for children Other activities: snowboarding, snowmobiling, heli-ski, tobogganing, sleigh-rides pulled by a pack of huskies