Skiing Banff-Lake Louise

In the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banff National Park, sits three of the world's finest ski resorts; Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village.

The combined resorts offer almost 8,000 acres of skiable terrain on one convenient, tri-area lift ticket. There's terrain to suit every level and desire, from gentle groomed runs to some of the world's most extreme in-bounds challenges.   The unique inland location guarantees the dry, light snow that Banff is famous for - and plenty of it.   Free transportation between many hotels and the resorts, with a tri-area lift ticket, means that when you're here, the choice of mountains is yours.

Photo by: Sean Hannah

Stunning mountain backdrops, lack of lift lines and friendly local hospitality are just some of the bonuses that make a vacation here unforgettable. Not to mention the elk wandering the snow-covered streets as casually as skiers and snowboarders!

Award-Winning Ski School All 3 resorts offer a unique three day learn to ski  program with the same instructor, the perfect way to explore the world's finest ski resorts. It's easy to see why the Banff Club Ski program has won the Neilson Marque of Excellence Award now for the fifth time!  You'll find professional and fun instruction for every ability and desire.

Canada's Protected Playground ™

Banff is proud to be located in the heart of Canada's first and the world's finest National Park. This, and their UNESCO World Heritage Site status, are at the centre of everything they do. And it's what makes a winter vacation there unlike anywhere else in the world.

It's what makes Banff Canada's Protected Playground ™.

Convenience

Having been voted 'Top 10 No Car Needed Resort in the World' by OnTheSnow.com (2008), there are plenty of options for a convenient, hassle-free vacation. Banff is just a 90 minute drive from Calgary International Airport, and Lake Louise is a scenic 45 minutes further west.

Practical Points

Banff National Park's two communities, Banff and Lake Louise have been welcoming visitors for more than a century, and they're very good at it!  There are accommodations and dining options to suit every taste and budget.

Home to one of the longest ski seasons in North America, from early November to mid-May, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the snow.

And you’ll be spoilt for choice with restaurants, shops, museums, cultural activities, and adventures in the wilderness to tempt you.