Banff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is located in Alberta’s Rockies along the Trans-Canada Highway, approximately 126 km west of Calgary and 58 km east of Lake Louise. At an elevation of 1463 m, Banff is the community with the second highest elevation in Canada after Lake Louise. It is surrounded by mountains, notably Mount Rundle, Sulphur Mountain, Mount Norquay, and Cascade Mountain. The town is situated above Bow Falls near the confluence of the Bow River and Spray River. The Town of Banff is the first municipality to incorporate within a Canadian national park. The town is a member of the Calgary Regional Partnership. Banff is a resort town and one of Canada’s most popular tourist destinations, known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs. It is a destination for outdoor sports and features extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing areas within the area. Sunshine Village, Ski Norquay and Lake Louise Mountain Resort are the three nearby ski resorts located within the national park.

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The BanffSnow.com team heads up to Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village to get in on the opening day action!

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Banff National Park is home to three of the world’s finest ski resorts; Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village. The three resorts offer almost 8000 acres of skiable terrain on one convenient, tri-area lift ticket. There’s terrain to suit every level and desire, from gentle groomed runs to some of the world’s most extreme in-bounds challenges. The unique inland location guarantees the dry, light snow and plenty of it. Free transportation between Banff-Lake Louise and the resorts, with a tri-area lift ticket, means that when you’re here, the choice of mountains is yours. Stunning mountain backdrops, lack of lift lines and friendly local hospitality are just some of the bonuses that make a vacation here unforgettable.

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After more than a 5-year hiatus from the slopes, I went skiing at Sunshine Village in Banff National Park (Alberta, Canada). I was glad to discover that I actually remembered how to ski but also reminded that skiing is an art that requires a degree of personal commitment. I loved skiing inside a national park. Nothing compares to the scenery in Banff.

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A short film made in 1973 on winter sports in Canada. Filmed on locations in the Rocky Mountains Banff Alberta ; Fairmont British Columbia and Ottawa Canada.

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The Torchlight Dinner & Ski events are held every Friday starting the third week in December until the end of April. These weekly events are the ultimate way for your group to wrap up a wonderful day on the slopes, or the perfect escape to the mountains after a work week. Experience the mountain from a whole new perspective as your group has the unique opportunity to explore the hill after hours. The excitement begins at our mid mountain lodge, Whitehorn Lodge, where you will enjoy après drinks, appetizers and live music in a majestic setting. Following après, you will enjoy first tracks down a freshly groomed run with our professional staff as your escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where a smorgasbord of food and entertainment awaits you. To make the most of your experience, why not take advantage of our optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff Hotel. Visit www.skilouise.com for more details or to purchase your tickets online. You can also call 1-403-522-1333 for more details.

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Sorry for crappy quality didn’t have my camcorder with me so I used my digital camera

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A quick look at some of the scenery you can catch while on X country skis in Banff National Park!

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