Banff ski resort
Snow Range
1476-2730m
National Park beauty with an exciting nightlife.
The spectacular Banff area has been protected with National Park status and wild elk still wander into this genuine, unspoilt and friendly town. With a great array of restaurants, bars and shops Banff is a lively town with so many other thrilling winter activities on offer. The three ski areas of Norquay, Sunshine and Lake Louise are all connected by an excellent bus shuttle service (free with Tri-Area Lift Pass) and all abilities of skiers and riders will be impressed with the three unique ski areas.
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- Banff lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Banff
The experience
Banff Après Ski
Plenty of great bars · Wild Bill's, Hoodoos' nightclub, Rose and Crown, Paddock Bar, Aurora
Activities
· Snowmobiling · Night skiing on Mt Norquay · Husky dog sledding · Heli-skiing and sightseeing nearby · Natural Hot Springs pools · Cross-country skiing · Wildlife walks · Day skiing in nearby Kicking Horse Resort · Great shopping for clothes, local and Indian art and souvenirs · Fascinating museums and galleries · 4-screen cinema · Banff Centre for Performing Arts
Eating out in Banff
Excellent choice of 45 varied restaurants, all tastes and prices
· Magpie and Stump, Georgio's,Waldhaus, The Keg, Coyotes, The Maple Leaf
Winter Wonderland
Take time away from the slopes and enjoy some of the breathtaking scenery that's on offer.
Discover Banff - Visit Banff's landmarks and view wildlife in their natural winter habitat.
Ice Canyon Walk - This winter paradise experience is sure to leave a lasting impression. Guides lead you past breathtaking ice formations and frozen waterfalls.
Discover Jasper Overnight Experience - A tour of the Ice Fields parkway offer a truly magnificent scenery including some awesome glaciers. Spend the night in the luxurious Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Family choice
All 3 mountains offer daycare for children aged 19 months to 6 years with licenced facilities and supervised indoor and outdoor activities (pre-booking essential). Ski kindergarten for 3-6 years also available. Call our Family Hotline on 0870 160 4070 for further details
Pre-bookable Extras
Ultimate Ski and Ride offers state of the art service and equipment for all levels of skier/boarder. For Ultimate convenience, your equipment will be delivered and collected from your accommodation. A 'Try and Buy' option provides the opportunity to hire cutting edge equipment and if you like your set the cost of the hire will be deducted from the cost of the purchase.
**Prebook your rental equipment and receive a 15% discount.
Twin centres
Why not combine Banff with Jasper or maybe add a few days at Kicking Horse or Kimberley? Please call our Custom Made Department on
0870 160 4090.
Resort features
- First Time
- Kids ski Free
- Winter Paradise
Transfer time
Calgary 2 hours.
Coach transfers included, car hire available at a supplement.
The slopes
Beginners
Learn to ski at Banff's Mount Norquay with excellent, gentle nursery slopes and the professional and friendly ski school on hand encourage you. Look at our Club Ski Tri area instruction, unique to Banff/Lake Louise.
Intermediates
Norquay has perfectly groomed slopes whilst over at Sunshine on the Continental Divide, there's even more variety with wide open bowls, intriguing chutes and plenty of long runs to keep you happy for days!
Advanced
With 7,748 acres of skiable terrain, not to mention the awesome off-piste at Sunshine and Lake Louise, experienced skiers will have a ball! Highlights include the long, steep American Ridge blacks on Mount Norquay, Lake Louise's Back Bowls, and Goat's Eye at Sunshine.
Snowboarding
Freeriders should head for the Mystic Ridge lift on Mount Norquay for the best riding on the mountain where long blue runs snake through the trees.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
200kms
Piste Type No of Runs Easy 36 Intermediate 46 Difficult 53 -
Number of lifts
29
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Direction of slopes
N, S, E, W
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Snow cannons
32 covering 1700 acres
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Longest run
8kms Lake Louise and Sunshine
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Mountain restaurants
10
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Cross-country trails
over 50 miles
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Snow Range
1476-2730m
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Village Height:
1,476m (4,920ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,730m (8,954ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 days | Extra day* | |
| Adult (18-64 years) | £285 | £41 |
| Youth (13-17 years) & Senior (65+) | £253 | £36 |
| Child (6-12 years) | £94 | £13 |
Photo required for lift pass? No
Is the lift pass for consecutive days? No, 6 days in any 8 or 9 in any 12 days.
Lift Pass Coverage: All lifts at Mount Norquay, Sunshine and Lake Louise and the shuttle bus.
Ski/Board Tuition
Ski Club & Club Junior (6+ years)
This program is suitable for all abilities - learn to ski or simply improve your skills.
Package includes:
• Ski each area - Lake Louise, Sunshine Village & Mt Norquay
• 3 days of ski guiding/instruction for 4 hours per day
• Same instructor each day
• Maximum 9 per class
Programme starts on Sundays & Thursdays from 13/12. £169
Daily and performance improvement workshops featuring small group sizes designed to take your skiing or riding to the next level. One day lesson running from 1000-1530 hrs including lunch.
| Adult | Level 4-5 performance workshop | £95 |
| Adult | Level 1-3 daily workshop | £80 |
3 days of lessons from 1000-1530 hrs and include supervised lunch each day. All abilities with a maximum of 8 per group. £178 Tiny Tigers (3-5 years)
3 full days including lunch from 0830-1630 hrs. £203
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Learn to Ski* | 3 Days |
| Adult (18+ years) | £297 |
| Youth (13-17 years) | £297 |
| Child (6-12 years) | £220 |
* For absolute beginners only.
the savings
• Pre-book lift pass by 30/11 and receive FREE days
Buy 6+ days and get 2 free*, Buy 7+ days and get 3 free*
* free days already included in our pricing
• FREE night skiing at Mount Norquay (Friday night, when operating) with the purchase of a Tri Area lift pass.
• FREE lift pass for up to four children aged 12 & under per adult pre-booking a minimum 5 day lift pass.
• FREE rental equipment for one child aged 5 & under, per each adult pre-booking rental equipment. Duration must be same.
• Ski Return Express - Following boot fit, your equipment will be delivered to your accommodation & collected at the end of your stay.
Offers only available to pre-book.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adults (13+ years) | 6 days | Extra day |
| Skis or board only | £68 | £10 |
| Skis & boots | £85 | £13 |
| Superior skis | £98 | £15 |
| Superior skis & boots | £116 | £18 |
| Board & boots | £85 | £13 |
| Child (6-12 years) | ||
| Skis or board & boots | £64 | £9 |
the savings
• Pre-book lift pass by 30/11 and receive FREE days
Buy 6+ days and get 2 free*, Buy 7+ days and get 3 free*
* free days already included in our pricing
• FREE night skiing at Mount Norquay (Friday night, when operating) with the purchase of a Tri Area lift pass.
• FREE lift pass for up to four children aged 12 & under per adult pre-booking a minimum 5 day lift pass.
• FREE rental equipment for one child aged 5 & under, per each adult pre-booking rental equipment. Duration must be same.
• Ski Return Express - Following boot fit, your equipment will be delivered to your accommodation & collected at the end of your stay.
Offers only available to pre-book.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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