Banff

Banff is a bustling, friendly town set in the spectacularly beautiful Banff National Park. Here you will find wild elk roaming the streets and will marvel at the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife of the park. ‘Downtown’ Banff offers traditional Canadian hospitality with an excellent variety of bars, some with live music, and a wide choice of restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets! Your lift pass covers the three varied ski areas of Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. Together they offer some of Canada’s best skiing and boarding. Norquay is just 10 minutes drive away, Sunshine is 25 minutes drive and Lake Louise is 45 minutes drive. Regular skibus services, included with the tri area lift pass, operate from Banff to each of the ski areas.

ACTIVITIES
• Dog sledding • Snowmobiling • Sleigh rides • Skating • Winter hiking • Ice fishing •Heli-skiing • Night skiing at Mount Norquay • Cross country skiing • Dinner and ski • Excellent range of sight seeing excursions • Ice canyon walk • Calgary shopping trip • Ice hockey games • Hot springs • Museum • Arts centre • Cinema.

FAMILIES
KINDERGARTEN
Age 3 - 6yrs
Time 8.30am - 4.30pm daily
Located <\i>Telus Daycare at the base of <\n>Lake Louise ski slopes. (45 mins drive).
Includes Qualified supervision. 3 days £105 6 days £120 (half days) Call us to book
OTHER CHILDCARE IN RESORT
Non-ski kindergarten: Infants - 6 years, approx. £20 - £30. Advance booking essential.

CLUB SKI
Ski or Snowboard School
These unique lessons are an excellent way to explore the 3 ski areas. They are available for all abilities and includes the following:
• 3 days of guiding and tuition (4 hrs a day)
• Max 9 people per group
• Video analysis
• Après ski, Fun race
• Lift queue priority (Starts Sun & Thu only)
£150 per person

BEST OF CANADIAN ROCKIES
FIXED TWO CENTRE BANFF and JASPER
Make the most of your holiday in the Canadian Rockies and spend 7 nights in Banff and 7 nights in Jasper. These fixed two-centre holidays will not only appeal to skiers of all levels, but also to those who have come to admire the breathtaking winter scenery of two of Canada’s most beautiful National Parks. For full descriptions of the resorts and ski areas please refer to the resort pages. The itinerary includes all coach transfers between Calgary airport and the two resorts. We have selected the following combinations of hotels which, in our opinion, offer accommodation, facilities and service of a similar level and quality:
• Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
• Inns of Banff and Jasper Inn • Banff Inn and Whistler’s Inn

TWO CENTRE TOUR ITINERARY
Days 1 U.K. Calgary. You are met at the airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Banff.
Days 2-7 Six full days of skiing in the Lake Louise, Mt. Norquay and Sunshine Village ski areas. Or, if you prefer sightsee and enjoy some of the excellent excursions on offer!
Day 8 Banff Jasper. Travel from Banff National Park to Jasper National Park through the most spectacular and breathtaking scenery along the famous Icefields Parkway (alternative route will be taken in adverse weather conditions).
Days 9-14 Six full days of skiing and sightseeing in Jasper. Do not miss the opportunity to walk through the frozen Maligne Canyon, skate on one of the many lakes or maybe a sleigh ride through Jasper Park.
Day 15 Transfer to Calgary airport for return flight to the U.K

SKI DAY
KICKING HORSE
Kicking Horse is the latest ski resort to be built in the Canadian Rockies. Experience challenging skiing and pristine powder conditions in this resort by joining our weekly ski away day.
Price includes lift pass & transportation
Adult £48
Child (7-18yrs) £43
Seniors (65yrs+) book locally

CALGARY CITYADD-ON
Make the most of your holiday with a short stopover in Calgary either before of after you go skiing. Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city with a thriving arts and music scene, museums and great shopping - Calgary is ideal for a short break.
The Fairmont Palliser Set in the heart of the city The Fairmont Palliser, is one of Calgary’s most famous and elegant hotels offering first rate accommodation and impeccable service. The hotel is connected by the ‘Skywalk’ to the Calgary Tower and its facilities include lounge, restaurant and an excellent health club with indoor pool. Fairmont rooms have bath, shower, wc, cable TV, minibar, coffee maker, hairdryer and telephone.
Price: £58 per person per night based on two sharing a Fairmont Room (room only). Holiday Code: I 3892

SPECIAL OFFERS
2-for-1 club ski or board school
Exclusive to Inghams! Pre-book one 3-day Club tuition and receive a second place absolutely FREE.
Valid for departures on 13 Dec, and between 7 Jan - 10 Feb, 25 Feb - 4 Apr.
SKI DAYS FOR FREE
Pre-book your lift pass by 15 Nov 2008 and ski the following days for free:
• Pay 5 or 6 days / ski 1 day FREE
• Pay 7, 8 or 9 days / ski 2 days FREE
• Pay 10 days or more / ski 3 days FREE
Only book payable days. free days are issued in resort.
Tuition - First Tracks
Private lessons. Max 5 guests per group. Can combine adults and kids. £58 for 5