Banff Ski Holidays
Summary
- Nightlife
- Village Charm
- Non-Ski Activities
- Quick Transfer Time
A vibrant town surrounded an awe-inspiring national park - Banff ski holidays reveal Canada at its best.
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.
Every holiday is tailor-made, just for you.
Call 01273 224060 for advice from our ski specialists.
Resort Guide
Banff Resort Guide
Make the most of your Banff ski holiday with our insider tips.
Resort stats
| Season |
November - May
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|---|---|
| Nearest airport |
Calgary
|
| Transfer time |
1 hour 30 minutes
|
| Transport |
Transfer or car hire
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| Elevation |
8,954 ft
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| Vertical drop |
3,514 ft
|
| Avg snowfall |
30 ft
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| Ski area |
7,748 acres
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| Ski lifts |
26
|
| Runs |
274
|
| Grade |
30% advanced
45% intermediates 25% beginners |
Maps
Resort Map
Trail Map
Google piste view
Accommodation
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.
Featured accommodation
Offers
See our Banff offers for some excellent savings and superb package prices.
Giving you the best available prices, the offers below 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.
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