Banff
Banff / Photo courtesy of Banff Lake Louise Tourism
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.
Brewster's Mountain Lodge
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.
Banff Caribou Lodge
Banff Caribou Lodge
