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This
small, friendly town is set in Banff National Park. As the
area has been protected, it is not unusual to find wild elk
wandering through the town. Banff has three areas that can
be skied and are all on one pass. They are Norquay, Sunshine
and Lake Louise.
Best
Features
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The
fantastic scenery and setting of Banff and indeed its
neighbouring resorts featured on one lift pass. |
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The
children's facilities are fantastic, which makes the resort
ideal for families. |
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A
lively and varied nightlife, which makes the time off
the slopes just as interesting as the skiing. |
Terrain
It
is difficult to describe specifics about Banff as the skiing
itself takes place at three other resorts. However, the following
information shows which areas are best for different abilities.
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Beginners
= Skiing is recommended in all three resorts. Mount Norquay
has an excellent ski school as well as nursery slopes
to encourage anyone starting at this level. |
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Intermediates
= Both Sunshine and Lake Louise offer delightful long
runs in tasteful settings, which will satisfy most intermediate
skiers. |
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Advanced
= The North American at Norquay offers steep mogul runs,
whereas Lake Louise has challenging Back Bowls to test
any expert. |
Activities
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Snowmobiling,
husky dog sledding, heli-skiing, night skiing at Norquay,
natural hot spring pools. |
Apres-ski
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Plenty
of action, including Wild Bill's, The Rose and Crown and
Outabounds nightclub. |
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Some
places offer wild-west evenings, which is an alternative
to going to a club. |
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There
are over 100 restaurants to choose from, but make sure
you try some of Alberta's beef during your stay. |
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