The mountains
in winter…
A magical place with snow-capped peaks, clear starry
nights and an abundance of sunshine-filled days enabling
you to make the most of your Rocky Mountain vacation.
Let us know what winter activities interest you and
we would be delighted to provide you with more information
or we can book them for you as well.
Some winter activities you can enjoy in
the Rocky Mountains:
Back Country Skiing |
Canyon Icewalks |
Columbia Icefield Tours
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Cross Country Skiing |
Dog Sledding |
Downhill Skiing |
Flightseeing Tours |
Heli-Skiing |
Heli-Snowshoeing |
Ice Fishing |
Ice Skating |
Rail Tours |
Ski Joring |
Sleigh Rides |
Snowboarding |
Snowmobiling |
Snowshoeing |
Telemarking |
Tobogganing |
Watchable Wildlife Tours
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After an invigorating day in the great outdoors
how about:
Spa |
Massage |
Aquatic Centre |
Fitness Centre |
Bowling |
Museums |
Art Galleries |
Theatre |
Movies |
Nordic Skiing - Banff/Lake Louise/Jasper
There are over 80km of cross-country trails within
a short drive of the Banff townsite alone. The vast
network of track-set and untracked trails, and telemark
slopes throughout Banff National Park calls nordic
skiers of all abilities.
The Canadian Rockies visitors face the toughest decision
of the day. Which mountain to conquer? With an interchangeable
lift ticket, which includes free transfers from the
hotel to the slopes, skiers and snowboarders can choose
from three full-service resorts in Banff and Lake
Louise, each with its own distinctive flavour.
Banff Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise
provide more than 7,558 acres and 200 plus trails
offering skiers and snowboarders of any ability countless
challenges. From wide-open bowls and tree-lined glades
covered with fresh dry champagne powder, to meticulous
groomed slopes and state-of-the-art snowmaking, visitors
enjoy unspoiled scenery, short lift lines, and guaranteed
friendly hospitality.
Skiers and snowboarders can easily visit each ski
area during their stay and then settle at the mountain
that suits their style. A heli-ski excursion enables
one to find truly untracked snow. Banff and Lake Louise
present several great options and the freedom to try
them all.
Lake Louise |
Vertical |
1000 meters (3250 feet) |
Base Elevation |
1645 meters (5400 feet) |
Peak |
2637 meters (8650 feet) |
Acreage |
4000 acres |
Average Snowfall |
360 cm (142 in) |
Snowmaking |
20% of designated runs (over 400 acres) |
Trails |
105 runs |
Terrain |
30% Advanced
45% Intermediate
25% Novice |
Longest Run |
8 kms (5 miles) |
Cumulative Length of Runs |
Over 100 kms (62 miles) |
Lifts |
3 Quad Chairlifts2 Triple Chairlifts 3 Double
Chairlifts 1 Lower Mountain T-bar 1 Upper Mountain
Platter 1 Isolated Children's Tow |
Lift Capacity |
19 million vertical transport feet/hour
(Approximately 16,400 people/hour) |
Sunshine
Village (Banff, Alberta) |
Vertical |
1070 meters (3514 feet) |
Base Elevation |
1658 meters (5440 feet) |
Village Elevation |
2160 meters (7082 feet) |
Peak |
2730 meters (8954 feet) |
Acreage |
3,168 skiable acres |
Average Snowfall |
914 cm (360 in) |
Snowmaking |
All natural snowfall |
Trails |
89 runs |
Terrain |
10% Expert 20% Advanced 50% Intermediate 20%
Novice |
Longest Run |
8 kms (5 miles) |
Cumulative Length of Runs |
Approximately 82 kms (52 miles) |
Lifts |
3 High-Speed Quad Chairlifts 1 Triple Chairlifts
3 Double Chairlifts 2 T-bars 2 Beginner Tows 1
Six Passenger Gondola |
Lift Capacity |
13 million vertical transport feet/hour (Approximately
17,000 people/hour) |
Banff
Mount Norquay |
Vertical |
503 meters (1650 feet) |
Base Elevation |
1636 meters (5350 feet) |
Peak |
2133 meters (7000 feet) |
Acreage |
162 acres |
Average Snowfall |
300 cm (120 in) |
Snowmaking |
90% of skiable terrain |
Trails |
25 runs |
Terrain |
16% Expert 28% Advanced 45% Intermediate 11%
Novice |
Longest Run |
1167 meters (3828 feet) |
Cumulative Length of Runs |
Approximately 16.4 kms (10.2 miles) |
Lifts |
1 High-Speed Quad Chairlift ? 1 Quad Chairlift
2 Double Chairlifts1 Surface Lift |
Lift Capacity |
Capacity Approximately 6,300 people/hour |
Marmot
Basin (Jasper, Alberta) |
Vertical |
914 meters (3000 feet) |
Base Elevation |
1704 meters (5590 feet) |
Peak |
2601 meters (8534 feet) |
Acreage |
1500 acres |
Average Snowfall |
400 cm (160 in) |
Snowmaking |
Lower (hardly used) |
Trails |
75 runs |
Terrain |
30% Advanced · 30% Intermediate ·
40% Novice |
Longest Run |
5.6 kms (3.5 miles) |
Cumulative Length of Runs |
Approximately 16.4 kms (10.2 miles) |
Lifts |
2 Quad Chairlifts· 1 Triple Chairlift
· 3 Double Chairlifts · 1 Lower
Mountain T-bar · 1 Upper Mountain T-bar
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Lift Capacity |
Approximately 10,000 people/hour |
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