Banff National Park is home to three of the world’s finest ski resorts; Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area, and Sunshine Village. Stunning mountain backdrops, lack of lift lines and friendly local hospitality are just some of the bonuses that make a vacation here unforgettable.
4 Days 3 Nights
Winter Season
Calgary, AB
Calgary – Banff / Lake Louise
Arrive Calgary International Airport, take a shuttle bus to your hotel.
Banff / Lake Louise – Resorts – Banff / Lake Louise
Take free transportation to one of the resorts (Mt. Norguay, The Lake Louise Ski Area, or Sunshine Village), start your skiing.
Banff / Lake Louise – Resorts – Banff / Lake Louise
Take free transportation to one of the resorts (Mt. Norgugry, The Lake Louise Ski Area, or Sunshine Village), start your skiing.
Banff / Lake Louise – Calgary
Leave for Calgary International Airport, end of the wonderful trip.
Close to the Town of Banff, Sunshine Village – Canada’s highest elevated resort, has great, guaranteed snow conditions from December to May, with an average annual snowfall of over 30 feet, on over 3,300 acres of terrain!
Plus, enjoy the novel opportunity to ski or ride in both the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia on the same run!
Hours of Operation : 9:00am – 4:00pm
Gondola Hours : 8:00am – 5:30pm Mon-Thurs (weekends extended)
Vertical : 1070 meters (3514 feet)
Peak Elevation: 2730 meters (8954 feet)
Acreage: 3358 acres
Average Snowfall : 914 cm (360 in)
Snowmaking : N/A
Trails : 107 runs
Terrain : 20% Beginner
55% Intermediate
25% Advanced
Longest Run : 8 kms (5 miles)
Lifts : 12
The Lake Louise Ski Area is the giant of Canadian skiing! With over 4,200 acres of terrain spread across four mountain faces, Lake Louise offers unparalleled skiing and riding just minutes from the Village of Lake Louise. The exceptional layout allows families and groups of all abilities to ski together with beginner, intermediate and expert runs from every chair.
Hours of Operation : 9:00am – 4:00pm (winter)
Vertical : 991 metres (3250 feet)
Peak Elevation : 2637 metres (8650 feet)
Acreage : 4200 acres
Average Snowfall : 454 cm (179 in)
Snowmaking : 40%
Trails : 139 runs + back bowls
Terrain : 25% Beginner 45% Intermediate
30% Advanced
Longest Run : 8 kms (5 miles)
Lifts : 9
Family-friendly Mt. Norquay offers outstanding conditions for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and riders.
Since its opening in 1926, Mt. Norquay continues to be the locals’ gem. Famous for being the training ground of Olympic and World Cup athletes, and with excellent beginner terrain, everyone will love this small, family-friendly resort.
Hours of Operation : 9:00am – 4:00pm daily (winter only)
Vertical : 503 metres (1650 feet)
Peak Elevation : 2133 metres (7000 feet)
Acreage : 190 acres
Average Snowfall : 300 cm (120 in)
Snowmaking : 85% of skiable terrain
Trails : 28 runs
Terrain : 20% Beginner 36% Intermediate
28% Advanced 16% Expert
Longest Run : 1167 metres (3828 feet)
Lifts : 5