Review of Banff - Lake Louise, Canada

Resort Overview for Banff - Lake Louise:

The ski resort of Banff sits inside the magnificent Banff National Park. Established in 1885, this is the oldest National Park in Canada. Within 1hr and 30minutes from Calgary airport you can be in the most popular resort in the Rockies, with access to three large ski resorts; Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Mount Norquay.

Banff National Park enjoys stunning white peaks, glistening glaciers and picture-perfect views. You can stay in the friendly towns of Banff or Lake Louise, or step out into the wilderness where you'll find some of the wildest creatures North Canada has to offer, from grizzly bears to wolves.

The resorts are family-friendly, with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. Skiing here will suit all levels, with plenty of long, sweeping, tree-lined blues, to powdery off-piste and snowparks.

And if you don't want come here for the huge variety of skiing (where you could ski for a whole month and rarely ski the same run twice), then at least come for one of the many other activities Banff has to offer, such as ice walking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing, dogsledding, sleigh riding, hiking, heli-hiking, rafting or horseback riding – to name but a few!

The Skiing in Banff - Lake Louise:

The Banff ski area comprises three different resorts; Mount Norquay, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village. Each resort has a huge amount of skiing available and caters for all levels, with long, gentle blues to steep, challenging blacks. A single ski pass will give you access to all three ski areas, with over 7,700 acres of skiable terrain.

With wide, open bowls and un-crowded, tree-lined runs, you will not be disappointed with a trip to Banff. The snow here is reliable and you'll often find yourself skiing on freshly-groomed pistes. And just to make sure you won't go without, Banff also has the latest in snowmaking technology available.

For the beginners there are plenty of blue and green runs. The ski schools are of high quality and there are plenty to choose from.

For the intermediates there are some fantastic bowls higher up the mountains and lots of reliable snow covered pistes.

For the more advanced, there are plenty of parks, halfpipes, and challenging black runs. There's even some powdery off-piste for those who fancy it.

Après Ski in Banff - Lake Louise:

There is lots to do when you get off the slopes in the 'the big three', with something to suit everyone. Choose from family restaurants and bars to more lively venues.

If you've any energy left you can try snowshoeing, iceclimbing or dog-sledding. Or you could learn to line dance in Wild Bill's, head for some fine dining in the Grizzly House, The Maple Leaf or Saltlick, or go ice skating on the frozen ponds!

For the ultimate in relaxation, head up to Banff Upper Hot Springs. This is a historic spa overlooking some fantastic views of the mountain, where skiers have been coming for years to bathe in the hot springs.

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