Banff Ski Resort, Canada
A Bustling Beauty Spot
With an incredible mix of mountain tops, glaciers, forests and lakes, the ski resort of Banff could easily be considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Combine all those elements with wide open slopes, snow covered bowls, cliff drops and champagne powder and you have one truly incredible place to choose for your skiing holiday.
Famous for its railway history and wildlife, the ski resort of Banff is a small attractive frontier town which is genuinely unspoilt and located in the middle of a national park.
Banff Resort Key Facts
| Resort height: | 1380 metres | Snow: |  |
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| Highest lift: | 2730 | Beginners: | |
| No. of lifts: | 30 | Intermediates: | |
| Glacier: | No | Advanced: | |
| Total piste length: | 7700 acres | Snowboarding: | |
| Snowparks: | 3 | Off piste: | |
| Purpose built: | Après-ski: | |
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Banff Accommodation
The quaint, frontier resort town of Banff is an ideal base for your Canada ski holiday. With access to various ski areas including Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Mt. Norquay, Banff offers great restaurants and nightlife in a spectacular mountain setting. Topping the list of luxury is the 5 star Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Overlooking the town of Banff, this luxurious hotel & spa is the crown jewel of this mountain paradise. With Banff’s extensive accommodation options, there’s plenty of choice whether you’re looking for 5 star luxury, moderate convenience, comfortable budget hotels, or family skiing options.
Banff, Inns of Banff, £n/a
The Inns of Banff is one of the best value hotels in Banff and is perfect for youthful groups or those
About the Skiing and Boarding in Banff
Skiing in Banff offers a wide variety of skiing options for all levels of skier. For those staying in Banff, Mount Norquay is a short 10-15 minute shuttle trip away. 20 minutes from Banff is the ski resort of Sunshine Village offering 3,168 skiable acres of wonderful terrain. With skiing available on three mountain faces, Lake Louise has been named the most scenic ski resort in North America. Lake Louise resort is about 45 minutes from Banff, but surrounded by spectacular scenery, it’s well worth the journey. With vast bowls, spectacular groomers and tree-lined pistes in spectacular mountain scenery you will have plenty to enjoy in Banff.
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The-Rimrock-Resort - Banff
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The style, décor and design of this beautiful hotel, compliment the mountain and valley views in the
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Banff Snow Conditions
| Last Snow | 9th Mar | |
| Forecast | Light snow | |
| Lower Snow Depth | 127 cm | |
| Upper Snow Depth | 139 cm | |
| Conditions | powder or packed powder | |
| Runs Open | 97 % | |
| Temperature | -0.40 ºC | |
| Last Report Update | 11th Mar @ 16:30 |