Pre-Heli in Banff
Banff is flanked on all sides by Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, offering spectacular mountain scenery from the centre of the Banff National Park.
Banff is a very nice medium sized town with two main skiing areas near by: Sunshine Village and Mount Norquay Ski Resort. There are shuttles from the hotels bringing you for a small fee in 20-30 minutes to these skiing areas. Lake Louise Ski Resort is also just 45 minutes away.
Located in the heart of majestic, historic Banff National Park, the 3 ski areas of Banff Mt Norquay, Sunshine Village & Lake Louise feature more than;
- Over 7,500 acres of skiable terrain
- 250 plus groomed trails
- 1700 acres of snowmaking
- 3 pipes and 3 terrain parks
- All three resorts are accessible on one convenient interchangeable lift ticket
Mountain Statistics
- Lake Louise 60km
- Sunshine Village 18km
- Mount Norquay 8km
- Town Elevation 1,383m
- Bars 20 Plus
- Restaurants/Bistro’s & Fast Food 70 Plus
- Cafes & Deli’s Approx 20
- Ski Hire & Repair 10 Plus
- Apparel & Accessories 25 Plus
web sites www.skibanff.com / www.banffnorquay.com / www.skilouise.com
Getting there
Closest International Airport: Calgary – 140km
Transfer from Calgary: Approx 1 1/2 hours
Private transfer Calgary – Banff: approx. CAD 375, 1-3 persons.
Hotels
Brewster’s Mountain Lodge is a small and charming hotel in Banff. It has a bit of a ”western” style and is an appreciated skiers lodge. From CAD 78 per person sharing double room per night, breakfast and taxes included.
Banff Caribou Lodge is a mountain lodge with a cosy atmosphere. It features a great restaurant and spa and is situated 10-15 minutes walking distance from downtown Banff. From CAD 100 per person sharing double room per night, breakfast and taxes included.
