Camps & Courses
Yamnuska Intro to Backcountry Skiing
Ski untracked powder and experience the beauty of alpine ski touring in Alberta's vast backcountry with Yamnuska Mountain Adventures.
Banff Ski Holidays
Canada
A vibrant town surrounded by an awe-inspiring national park - Banff ski holidays reveal Canada at its best.
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Culture
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Family Friendly
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Honeymoons
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Learn to Ski
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Luxury
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Nightlife
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Non-Ski Activities
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Once-in-a-Lifetime
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Powder
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Quick Transfer Time
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Village Charm
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Set within Banff National Park, Banff town has a jaw-dropping backdrop and a genuine Canadian vibe. The centre of Alberta skiing, it’s hugely popular with Brits - we’ve visited more than 20 times in the past decade, and we’re still going back for more!
With a reliably long season, Banff’s three ski areas receive plenty of snow. Mount Norquay (the smallest) is the nearest to town, while Sunshine Village receives the most snow and is where you’ll most likely spend the bulk of your time. The largest ski area, Lake Louise is a 45-minute drive away but worth it for the varied terrain, wilderness appeal and back bowl chutes. All three resorts are covered on the Tri- area pass, which includes ski buses.
Banff town is a fantastic base, with good value accommodation, bustling shops and vibrant après bars. Off the slopes, there’s everything from ice-climbing to hot springs and, while the shuttle service takes you to the ski areas, a hire car gives you more flexibility.
"The bustling ski town of Banff makes a great ski base and offers an authentic Canadian experience. You're as likely to drink a beer in a bar with a local as you are with tourists."
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Accommodation in Banff
Banff’s comfortable hotels are particularly good value and are mostly centred around Banff Avenue - the best location for bars and restaurants. Sunshine Village has the area’s only ski-in ski-out accommodation, while Fairmont Banff Springs and Rimrock Resort are Banff’s most luxurious options. We’ve stayed at or visited all our Banff accommodation options, so call us for advice and we’ll recommend the best ones for you.Our Prices
Every holiday is tailor-made, just for you.
To give you the most choice and best value, we create every holiday from scratch. This means that the quotation you receive is unique, based on your preferred departure dates, group size and holiday preferences.
We save you time and get the most for your money.
We sift through the prices and promotions for every airline, hotel and resort, exploring all options. We don’t publish all our prices online. Instead, we give personal quotations within 1-2 days of receiving your request.
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Banff Ski Offers
See our Banff offers for some excellent savings and superb package prices.
Giving you the best available prices, these offers are based on our lowest cost departure dates. We can save you money on many other dates and properties but we can't show every single offer here - for more options, please call us on 01273 224060 or request a quotation.
Banff Experiences
Make your Banff ski holiday extra special with our tailor-made experiences.
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Ski Safari
Rockies Loop Ski Safari
Ski your perfect combination of pistes and powder as you tour four mountain towns and the stunning landscapes of Alberta and British Columbia on our Rockies Loop Ski Safari. -
City Add-Ons
Toronto and Niagara
Toronto is the economic capital of Canada but also has art galleries, museums and a theatre district that rivals London and New York. -
Guiding
Banff Guided Adventures
With a combined 8,000 acres, 356 runs and 28 lifts over three ski areas, there's a lot to cover in Banff. -
Heli Skiing
CMH Purcell
With over 40 years providing backcountry adventures, CMH Purcell is a must for advanced skiers and boarders staying in British Columbia who want to add some extra excitement to their ski holiday. -
Ski Safari
Alberta Rockies Ski Safari
Explore Banff & Jasper National Parks, ski in four different resorts, experience the Icefields Parkway and go ice-walking in a majestic frozen canyon on our Alberta Rockies Ski Safari. -
Northern Lights
Yukon Northern Lights
Home to more moose and musk-ox than people, Yukon is incredible. From September to April, the Northern Lights dance across its unpolluted skies, and you can spend hours transfixed by their glow. -
City Add-Ons
Tofino
Vancouver Island is an amazing add-on to any west coast Canada ski holiday. We recommend basing yourself in Tofino, with the mighty Pacific Ocean on one side and temperate rainforest on the other. Perfect tranquillity. -
Ski Touring
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures Ski Touring
If you are looking for a new challenge then Ski Touring, Backcountry Skiing and Avalanche Skills Training could inspire your skiing and riding and take it to a new level of enjoyment.
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Ski Safari
Continental Divide Ski Safari
Combine two of Canada's brilliant all-round destinations, Banff and Panorama, with first-rate skiing for all abilities, vibrant towns and breath-taking scenery on our Continental Divide Ski Safari. -
Ski Safari
Highway 1 Ski Safari
Our Highway 1 Ski Safari is a progressive adventure where confident skiers can earn their advanced stripes as they follow the Trans-Canada Highway 1 between British Columbia and Alberta, stopping off at some of Canada's biggest and best ski resorts along the way.
Resort Guide
Season
November - May
Nearest airport
Calgary
Transfer time
1 hour 30 minutes
Transport
Transfer or car hire
Elevation
8,954 ft
Vertical drop
3,514 ft
Avg snowfall
30 ft
Ski area
7,748 acres
Ski lifts
29
Runs
362
Grade
30% advanced 45% intermediates 25% beginners
Customer Reviews
What our customers say about Banff.
Lake Louise is wonderful. The ski friends are such an asset to the mountain and we skied with them several times. There is endless terrain to explore.
Sunshine is my favourite, one afternoon we stayed on Goats Eye and skied powder and hardly saw another person.
All the food we had in the self service canteens was tasty and good value.
At both mountains there are friendly volunteers to help with…
Nicola Hurford
19th February 2025
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Insider Tips
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Ski Resort Opening Dates 2025/26 - The Snow is Falling!
Wax your skis and boards, dig out your ski jacket and check your passport expiry date - the 2025/26 ski season is finally here! The snow is falling thick and fast, especially in North America, where some resorts are already open. Everything is pointing to an unforgettable winter - here's all you need to know about where the snow is falling and when the lifts start spinning.
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