Banff is a popular stay in Canada.  With three superb ski areas in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, each set in stunning scenery & linked by an efficient ski bus system. Banff is a winter wonderland with wildlife & is a fabulous place to explore while on your ski holiday in Canada.

Sunshine is the main ski area with many of its slopes above tree line - 25 minutes by bus, Norquay is 15 minutes ride away, it is much smaller with wooded slopes, while Lake Louise is a 45 minute drive & has long trails & spectacular high mountain scenery. Beginners learn quickly with excellent tuition while intermediates & advanced enjoy the sheer variety of piste & deep powder bowls for the duration of their ski holiday.

There is a wealth of mountain ranges in Banff, catering for mountain biking, hiking and skiing. Once you're exhausted, you can relax in the Banff upper hot springs. The renowned Banff Mountain Film Festival, Banff World Television Festival, Bike Fest and Rocky Mountain Music Festival are all notable dates for the diary if you are visiting Banff. There is also a Great Divide mountain bike trail which ends in New Mexico for those of you who like a physical challenge.