Banff Ski Holidays

A huge selection of slopes for all levels of ability

Millions of skiers and snowboarders each year choose to ski in Banff, Canada to experience the awesome beauty of Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies and to enjoy superb skiing and snowboarding. Banff skiing offers visitors to this visually stunning part of Canada the chance to enjoy some of the best on and off-piste runs in the world, backed-up by excellent facilities and infrastructure.

The Banff Ski area consists of three distinct resorts called Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. Each Banff Ski resort has a huge amount to offer for both beginners and experienced skiers alike, with a great selection of runs ranging from blue to black, as well as off-piste skiing and telemark skiing. There are numerous terrain parks for riders to show off their best tricks.

Experience a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere

Banff hotels and apartments offer a high standard of quality and service that will make you feel relaxed and comfortable. There is a lively buzz in the bars and restaurants around Banff and a welcoming friendly atmosphere for families, couples and groups.

When you book a Banff ski package from Holidayhypermarket.co.uk you can rest assured that Banff will certainly not disappoint as a destination. Banff is about an hour and a half from Calgary airport and you can book cheap ski deals to Banff at Holidayhypermarket.co.uk.

Banff ski holidays fact file

• Airport - Calgary (YYC)
• Flight time from UK - Approximately 9 hours
• Transfer time - 1 hour 30 minutes
• Currency - Canadian Dollar – C$
• Languages spoken - English
• Après ski - Excellent with everything form small, intimate bars and family pubs to pulsating discos and night clubs
• Recommended for - Everyone, Banff has excellent runs for all abilities
• Season - November to April

Banff resort info

• Altitude – Banff lies at an altitude of 1383m with the highest piste being at 2730m
• Pistes – There are 135 pistes covering an area of 200km with the longest run measuring 8km
• Lifts – There are 30 lifts serving the pistes in this area

Things to do on Banff ski holidays

Heli-skiing The ultimate Banff ski experience; fly to the peaks of the mountains where the pristine snow simply invites you to make your mark.

Canyon walks Swap the skis for snow shoes and take a guided walk through some of the most stunning scenery Canada has to offer, and that’s saying something over here. You’ll discover a true winter wonderland.

Banff Hot Springs What better way to enjoy a break from the slopes, or to recuperate at the end of the day than with a visit to Banff Hot Springs. The therapeutic waters will ease your aching limbs and the stunning views of the Canadian Rockies will simply take your breath away.

Après ski There is plenty of nightlife around ‘the big three’ of Mount Norquay, Sunshine Valley and Lake Louise, with something to suit everyone, from family restaurants and bars to more lively venues.

Slopes in Banff

Beginners – There is a good range of blue and green runs in Banff suitable for beginners or inexperienced skiers. Friendly Banff ski school instructors are always on hand to coach people that are new to skiing and to help them to enjoy the experience.

Intermediate – The enormous ski area in Banff offers up a huge number of thrilling runs for more experienced skiers. With piste above 2,500m in many places there is plenty of snow assured throughout the entire ski season.

Advanced – Expert skiers will find some incredible black runs in Banff that will challenge even the most experienced skier to test their abilities. The off-piste ‘Delirium Dive’ is a great challenge. Fantastic high altitude black runs ensure the most experienced skiers return to Banff year on year.

Snowboarders – A long season and lots of fine powdery snow make for exceptional snowboarding in Banff. Mount Norquay has a terrain park, while neighbouring Sunshine Village boasts a whopping 3500ft vertical along with terrain parks and the only ski in accommodation in the area.

Family ski holidays to Banff

Each of the three Banff ski areas have their own crèche and child care facilities so it’s always advisable to check before you book for individual areas.

The child care facilities will include a mixture of indoor games and outdoor fun in the snow with ski lessons also available to book.

Ages vary and the crèche facilities usually take babies from 19 months old however some may take younger ones.

Banff is an extremely popular Canadian family ski resort so places can get booked up early, it is always better to book child care in advance wherever possible.