Ski Banff and you are only 150km from Calgary, with snow-sure conditions, powder and stunning scenery. If you want to go skiing and snowboarding in Canada, this ski resort should be on your list!
Where
If you ski Banff, your ski holiday is based in the Banff National Park - around a 90 minute transfer from Calgary airport. In fact the Banff ski resort actually hosts three world-class ski holidays in one : Norquay / Mystic Ridge (c.10mins from the town), Sunshine Valley (c.25mins) and Lake Louise (c.45mins). Skiing and snowboarding in Canada is great as holidays cover all abilities from beginners and intermediates on the two closest - and for advanced skiers and challenging pistes head to Lake Louise.
On the slopes
In Banff ski resort, there's over 30 lifts and 200km of runs with runs for every level of skier and snowboarder. There's a couple of snow parks and well as some great off-piste conditions. Ski holidays in Lake Louise offer the big challenges with Double Black diamond runs for the real expert! These three canadian ski resorts are perfect for a family or couples ski holiday.
Off the slopes
As you would expect, the Banff ski resort has excellent facilities to service the three resorts. Off the slopes / non-skiers are spoilt with a sports centre, gyms and of course an ice rink, so you won't get bored. There's a very wide range of accommodation, around 40 restaurants and lots of bars, but importantly it's great for children too if you are looking for a good family ski holiday.