Ski Through Banff & Lake Louise
background image from official lake louise ski resort by shannon martin
NORTH AMERICA / CANADA / ALBERTA
SKI THROUGH BANFF & LAKE LOUISE
RECOMMENDED: 5 DAYS / NOVEMBER – FEBRUARY / WINTER SEASON / F.I.T. TRAVEL & GROUP TOUR
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With more than 7,000 acres of well-managed ski slopes known as the Big3, the three resorts of Banff and Lake Louise is a skier's paradise. Feel the rush as you slide the way down slopes of the Canadian Rockies, naturally made for skiing, snowboarding and all sorts of winter actions. After few days on ice, unwind in a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain and dine at the Sky Bistro. This 5 days ski adventure is a combination of thrill and finest like no other.
Sample itinerary designed by TPI Global
Video provided by Banff Gondola and Pursuit Collection
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01 Mt. Norquay Ski Resort
Famous for its training ground of Olympic and World Cup athletes, Mt. Norquay Ski Resort continues to be the local and international gem during winter season. Located just few minutes from Banff Town, Mt. Norquay offers outstanding slopes including 60 runs for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers.
image from tourism banff & lake louise by kyle mulder / sunshine village
02 Banff Sunshine Village
Banff Sunshine has a total of 137 runs and sits high on the Continental Divide within Banff National Park. This famous ski resort features more than 3,300 acres of skiing terrain. Delirium Dive in Banff Sunshine has been named one of the best off-piste destinations in the world.
image from official lake louise ski resort by shannon martin
03 Lake Louise Ski Resort
With over 4,200 acres across four mountains, Lake Louise has one of the largest ski resorts in North America. Exceptional terrain layouts allow skiers of all sort to challenge some of the most exciting open slopes with a total of 164 runs.
image from banff gondola by pursuit collection
04 Banff Gondola
The sense of anticipation inside gondola cabin changes quickly as it rises above the treetops. For eight minutes, you’ll glide steadily upwards over what feels like an impossibly steep mountainside while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of surrounding wilderness. Get an amazing 360° sweeping scene of Banff and six mountain ranges at the top of Sulphur Mountain.
image from sky bistro by chris amat / pursuit collection
05 Sky Bistro
Sky Bistro is one of the highest restaurants in Canada, located on the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Its delicate menu of choice showcases a range of Canadian and international dishes, including Alberta beef and are prepared by local sourced ingredients. What sets Sky Bistro apart is its incredible panoramic view of Banff and the Bow Valley. Large windows surrounding the dining area allow guests with uninterrupted vistas of mountains, forests and town of Banff below. It is particularly famous for its remarkable spot to witness the sunset over the Rockies.