Banff & Lake Louise

Banff hold endless wonders for you to discover!

Banff is located in the heart of the Banff National Park. The world's finest ski resort; Mt. Norquay, Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village are all within easy access. Boasting one of the longest ski seasons in North America from Mid November until late May, skiing Banff you can expect the fluffiest and driest powder.

Location
Banff is a town in the Alberta Rockies province of Alberta. It is the larger of the two towns in Banff National Park, nestled in the mountains, and is located about a hour and half drive west of Calgary and four hours south of Jasper.

How to get there
Closest International Airport : Calgary:	2 hours drive
From Vancouver:	9 hours drive
From Lake Louise:	45min drive

From Calgary, take the Trans Canada Highway (Route 1) West. The first exit to Banff is about an hour and a half from the airport. There are several airport shuttle providers from the Calgary Airport to Banff and Lake Louise.

Mountain Statistics:	Mt. Norquay
Ski Season:	November to April
Mountain Elevation:	1630 meters
Snowfall Average:	3 meters
Longest Run:	11.67 km
Numbers of Courses:	28
Number of Lifts:	5
Terrain:	Beginner: 20%, Intermediate: 36%, Advanced: 44%

Mountain Statistics:	Sunshine Village
Ski Season:	November to May
Mountain Elevation:	1070 meters
Snowfall Average:	9 meters
Longest Run:	8 km
Steepest Run:	45 degrees
Numbers of Courses:	107
Number of Lifts:	12 lifts
Terrain:	Beginner: 20%, Intermediate: 55%, Advanced: 25%

Banff Norquay Trail Map Click link to PDF file	Banff Norquay Weather Click link to Snow Forecast.com

Banff Sunshine Village Goat's Eye MountainTrail Map Click link to PDF file	Banff Sunshine VillageWeather Click link to Snow Forecast.com

Banff Sunshine Village Mount StandishTrail Map Click link to PDF file	Banff Sunshine Village Lookout Mountain Trail Map Click link to PDF file

Shuttle buses
During ski season, regular shuttle bus services operate between Banff and the Ski Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise ski areas.

Restaurants & Nightlife
Banff is an exciting place to visit on all fronts, and the palate is not excluded. There are pubs, fast-food, fine dining, steakhouses, traditional fare from around the world, candy shops and more. Most of the pubs have live music, both open mike and hired bands. Banff can be an expensive place to dine as tourism is always high.

Culture
The three resorts offer almost 8,000 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. And all this in an area so spectacular the United Nations has declared it a World Heritage Site. Stunning mountain backdrops, lack of lift lines and friendly local hospitality are just some of the bonuses that make a vacation here unforgettable.

Lake Louise is the second largest ski location within Canada with terrain spread across 4 mountain faces.

Be spoilt for choice of memorable skiing & boarding along with some of the world's best scenery.

Location
The village of Lake Louise is is located 60 kilometres from the town of Banff in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Lake Louise is a year round destination for both Canadian and international holiday makers.

How to get there
Closest International Airport : Calgary:	2-3 hours by bus
From Banff:	1 hour by bus
Closest Town is Banff:	60km drive
Transfers from Baniff to Lake Louise:	1 hour by bus

Commonly you’ll need to fly into Calgary Airport on an cross-border flight from the United States or a domestic flight from Vancouver. Bus transfer is the most convenient and economical way to get to Lake Louise from Calgary Airport. The bus to Lake Louise takes about 2-3 hours depending on road conditions and your drop off point. Another option is hiring a car for a scenic drive from Calgary to Lake Louise.

Mountain Statistics
Ski Season:	November to May
Mountain Elevation:	991 meters
Snowfall Average:	4 meters
Longest Run:	8 km
Numbers of Courses:	139
Number of Lifts:	9
Terrain:	Beginner: 25%, Intermediate: 45%, Advanced: 30%

Lake Louise Trail Map Click link to PDF file

Lake Louise Trail Map Click link to PDF file	Lake Louise Trail Map Click link to PDF file

Shuttle buses
Complimentary resort shuttle bus if you hold a tri-area lift pass that operates from most of the Lake Louise hotels to the resort and departs every 30 minutes.

Restaurants & Nightlife
Lake Louise offers endless choice of restaurants, bars and shops.

Culture
Lake Lousie offers amazing landscape, outdoor activities, culture and cuisine including a variety of festivals and events. After a long day on the snow enjoy a trip to Baniff and relax within there Natural Hot Springs.