Banff and the Banff National park area consist of Mt Norquay,Lake Louise and Sunshine Village, Canada.

Located just 90 minutes from Calgary International Airport, the Banff-Lake Louise area has attracted visitors since the 1880's with its plentiful snow and inspiring mountain landscapes.

Ski or ride three resorts - Mt Norquay, Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Sunshine Village Mountain Resort. all on one lift ticket, with over 250 runs and 7700 acres of terrain to explore. Float through the powder. Ride a rail in multiple terrain parks. Cruise wide-open groomers. Dive into legendary steep chutes, the resorts of Banff/Lake Louise offer all this and more.

Visitors can choose lodging in:

The town of Banff with a large variety of accommodations, restaurants, shops and nightlife.

Or, try the more laid back, Lake Louise Village offering a handful of lodges including the world famous Chateau Lake Louise.

For a completely different ski/ride vacation we invite you to escape and stay mid mountain at the Sunshine Village.

Once you're here, it will be easy to take a breather mid-run and soak up the incredible scenery of Banff National Park. If you've got some energy left at day's end, explore the pubs, clubs and hot tubs that make for one of the best aprŠs scenes in Canada. An evening stroll down Banff Avenue reveals a plentiful mix of hip lounges, lively pubs & restaurants, and over 200 unique shopping experiences.

With one of the longest seasons in the west, from mid-November to late May, great snow is a given in Banff-Lake Louise.

Banff also offers a large variety of winter activities in and around Banff National Park including dog sledding, ice climbing, snowmobiling and natural hot springs.

This winter, discover a special place where there are more mountains than million-dollar condos, a place where you'll find real snow, real people and real good times in surroundings so spectacular the United Nations has declared it a World Heritage Site. Experience three world-class resorts - Mt Norquay, Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Sunshine Village - in the heart of Canada's Protected Playground, Banff National Park.

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