Ski Holidays in Banff

Ski Banff! Skiing holidays in Banff take you to a vivid, bustling and very friendly town. Banff is set in the spectacularly beautiful Banff National Park, thousands of square miles of virgin country packed with wildlife and fantastic vistas. You'll find wild elk roaming the streets. And the scenery is simply stunning!

Ski holidays in Banff for big skies, big country, and big skiing. Your tri area lift pass covers the three ski areas of Lake Louise ski area (45 minutes' drive) Mount Norquay (10
minutes' drive) and Sunshine Village (25 minutes' drive). A regular ski bus service, included with the pre-booked Tri area lift pass, operates from our Banff hotels to all three ski areas. Together they offer some of Canada's best skiing and snowboarding opportunities for intermediates and advanced skiers and snowboarders. It's ski heaven!

Banff skiing holidays also offer traditional Canadian hospitality in Downtown Banff with an excellent variety of bars, some with live music, and a wide choice of restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets. There's an excellent variety of bars, some with live music.  Plus good shopping and plenty of entertainment. Non-skiers love the resort's wide choice of activities including ice hockey, an arts centre, cinema and a great range of excursions.

Beginners skiing in Banff

There is plenty of easy skiing in each of the three areas around Banff, but Lake Louise is especially recommended.

Intermediates skiing in Banff

Start with some fast cruising at Norquay then head to Lake Louise or Sunshine which both offer a selection of long well groomed runs to test your skills.

Advanced skiing in Banff

Try the North American chair at Norquay for steep mogul runs, at Sunshine, Lookout Mountain and Goats Eye are where you will find challenging runs and at Lake Louise head for the Back Bowls or the World downhill course.

Snowboarding in Banff

All three areas are ideal for boarders and each has its own snowboard park. Expert tuition is also on hand to help you master this exciting sport.

Related links:

• Banff National Park includes Banff & Lake Louise