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Banff, Alberta

About Banff, Alberta

Banff Canada BC Ski Packages

The Town of Banff has an elevation of 4,537 feet (1,383 metres) making it the highest town in Canada. The town is located in the Banff National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which helps protect over 20,000 square kilometres (7,700 square miles) of the Canadian Rockies. Banff was first discovered in the 1880s and the community has embraced to preserve the unique mountain town. 

The town is located 90 minutes from Calgary via the Trans Canada Highway, and less than two hours from Calgary International Airport. The Hamlet of Lake Louise is 50 minutes further west, also within Banff National Park. 

Because the Town of Banff is less than 4 km square in size and surrounded by mountain parkland and wilderness, the community really does share its space with the wildlife. Some say that a local on their way to work is as likely to see a deer as a neighborhood dog. Elk, sheep and bear sightings are not uncommon near this town filled with trees, parks and trails. 

The town also abounds with opportunities to experience... everything from the most rugged of outdoor activities to world-class arts and culture displays.

 

 


Resort Statistics

The skiing in Banff is split over two areas - Ski Norquay, which lies 6km from the town, and Sunshine Village, 8km or 20 minutes drive away. Both of these resorts are connected by a frequent bus service. Lake Louise is 60km by road from Banff and also connected by a regular shuttle service.

Norquay/Sunshine Ski Area:

Resort elevation: 1,397 (4,940ft) (Banff town).

Top elevation: Norquay: 2,133m (7,000ft); Sunshine: 2,730m (8,954ft).

Base elevation: Norquay: 1,630m (5,350ft); Sunshine: 1,660m (5,440ft).

Number of lifts: Norquay: 5; Sunshine: 12.

Number of runs: Norquay: 28; Sunshine: 107.

Average annual snowfall: Norquay: 3m (10ft); Sunshine: 10m (33ft).

The Sunshine Village and Norquay shuttle buses operate between the town of Banff and the resorts. There are pickup points convenient for all the hotels in Banff with times to suit early powder hounds or the more leisurely late skier. There are return trips back to Banff throughout the afternoon. Visitors holding a tri-area lift ticket get free use of the shuttle.

Lake Louise Ski Area:

Hours of Operation 9:00am - 4:00pm

Opening Date November 8, 2008

Vertical 991 meters (3250 feet)

Base Elevation 1646 meters (5400 feet)

Peak Elevation 2637 meters (8650 feet)

Acreage 4200 acres

Average Snowfall 454 cm (179 in)

Snowmaking 40% of designated runs (over 1700 acres)

Trails 139 runs + back bowls

Terrain 25% Beginner

45% Intermediate

30% Advanced

Longest Run 8 kms (5 miles)

Cumulative Length of Runs Over 100 kms (62 miles)

There is a daily shuttle service available from Banff to Lake Louise. Visitors holding a tri-area lift ticket get free use of the shuttle. Approximately 45 minutes journey time.