Banff-Lake Louise Après Ski Activities

Not only does Banff-Lake Louise offer the world’s finest skiing and riding, but there are many activities to keep you entertained in the evening or on a well earned day off. Experience this truly unique landscape with a walk through frozen waterfalls and canyons, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice climbing, dog sledding, sleigh rides or a caving tour deep into the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Or if that sounds a bit strenuous, sit back and enjoy pampering spa treatments and warm Canadian hospitality with a variety of entertainment, dining and spa options.

Please see below for more details of some of the activities available while in Banff-Lake Louise.

At the Banff Ski Hub you can book many activities and get the best advice from our passionate and knowledgeable staff. For more information come into the Hub at 119 Banff Avenue, call us on 1-403-762-4754 or email Hub1@SkiBig3.com.

Banff Alpine Lights at Sulphur Mountain

Offers guests Canadian cuisine, live entertainment and local music with a scenic evening light display – all from the top of Sulphur Mountain.

Cross Country Skiing

An abundance of trails are easily accessible in Banff and Lake Louise. Suited for any level of cross country ski enthusiast, try a quick half hour or full day. Guided and interpretive tours are available.

Caving Tours

Climb, crawl and squeeze through the infamous Rat’s Nest Cave with twisted passageways etched and sculptured by water, to large underground chambers and a pool grotto.

Dog Sledding

Enjoy the scenery of the beautiful Canadian Rockies in true fashion. Sit back and relax, or take a turn driving your own team of dogs.

Guided Heritage Programs

Take in an informative tour with one of our local guides and learn about Canadian wildlife, heritage and cultural perspectives of Banff National Park.

Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride

Enjoy a traditional horse drawn sleigh ride in Banff or Lake Louise, a perfect way to end your day in the Rocky Mountains.

Ice Fishing

Try your luck at a favourite Canadian pastime on a winter ice fishing adventure.

Ice Skating

Several ice rinks are open to the public in Banff and Lake Louise, including Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Skate rentals are available at various locations.

Ice Walks

Explore frozen waterfalls and canyons with an interpretive guide offering historical insights and local knowledge. Reflect on your experience with a hot chocolate afterwards.

Lux Cinema Movie Theatre

Escape from the winter and enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening at the movies. New showings are available daily as well as weekend matinees.

Museums

A number of museums are located in Banff-Lake Louise including the Canadian Ski Museum, which offers educational exhibits on the preservation of ski heritage in Canada. Others worth visiting include Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Buffalo Nations Museum and Banff Park Museum National Historic Site.

Sulphur Mountain Hot Springs

Bathe in the ’sacred waters of the mountains’ – take a soak in the natural hot springs.

Sulphur Mountain Sightseeing Gondola

Discover an unparalleled 360° view of some of the world’s most incredible scenery from the top of Sulphur Mountain.

For the finest cuisine from cultures across the world, Banff-Lake Louise caters to all tastes and budgets with more than 100 bistros, pubs and restaurants igniting your senses. Wherever you chose, you’ll enjoy fine dining and a great atmosphere, framed with stunning mountain backdrops for the ultimate and unique après ski experience. Here’s a selection of our favourites:

137 Banff Avenue (403) 760-7680	208 Bear Street (403) 762-5550
219 Banff Avenue (403) 762-5114	120 Banff Avenue (403) 762-3454
207 Wolf Street (403) 762-9355	119 Banff Avenue (403) 762-4616
461 Banff Avenue (403) 760-8502	Downtown: 117 Banff Avenue (403) 760-3030 Caribou Lodge: 521 Banff Ave (403) 762-4442
337 Banff Ave (403) 762-3667	600 Banff Avenue (403) 762-4581

Experience Banff National Park through the eyes and ears of those that know the park the best. From late December to mid-April, Banff Heritage Tourism and its various partners are hosting a series of interpretive presentations and programs that showcase what makes Banff National Park such a special place. All programs are FREE and everyone is welcome. We hope you enjoy Banff National Park as much as we enjoy sharing our stories.

All programs are FREE

All programs begin at 7:00 p.m.

Download the PDF brochure here.

View Program Calendar.

1. RETIRED PARK WARDENS – “MOUNTAIN RESCUE”
   Location: Banff Alpine Centre (Hostelling International) – Tunnel Mountain Rd.

   Enjoy a slide show and discussion with retired Park Wardens Dale Portman and Kathy Calvert where you’ll learn about the history of mountain rescue in the mountain parks and gain unique insight into what it meant to be a Park Warden in Banff National Park.

2. RCMP RED SERGE PROGRAM
   Location: The Fairmont Banff Springs, Conference Centre Theatre – 405 Spray Ave.

   Constable Howard Cann of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will reflect on his 18 years of service while discussing the history of RCMP, the significance of the iconic Red Serge uniform, and the role the RCMP currently plays in the national park.

3. DISCOVER BANFF TOURS – “FIRST TRACKS”
   Location: Banff Caribou Lodge – 521 Banff Ave.

   Enjoy a weekly presentation with Pam Manning, a local guide and winner of the 2009 Banff Heritage Interpreter Award, as she discusses early snow travel in Canada’s past, the origins of the snowshoe, First Nations history, fur trappers stories, and our local legends exploits throughout Banff National Park.

4. MOUNTAIN WIT – “IMAGINaNATION!”
   Location: Mount Royal Hotel – 138 Banff Ave.

   Celebrate 125 years of National Parks in Canada with Mountain WIT, Parks Canada’s award-winning theatre troupe, as they animate this family-friendly 40 minute journey through the mosaic of our country’s most treasured places. Full of colourful characters, music and laughs, this show is a treat for all ages.

5. FRIENDS OF BANFF – “WINTER SURVIVALISTS”
   Location: Banff Park Lodge – 222 Lynx St.

   Enjoy an informative and entertaining discussion with a professional interpreter where you will learn more about winter wildlife, wildlife habitats and some of the adaptations it takes to survive during the winter months.

6. FIRST NATIONS FIRESIDE CHAT
   Location: Fox Hotel & Suites – 461 Banff Ave.

   Join Tony Starlight, a proud member of the Tsuu T’ina tribe and Dené Nation, as he provides a fascinating personal reflection on a life spent in Banff National Park while discussing the significance of the park with the local First Nations people.

7. RETIRED PARK WARDEN SPEAKER SERIES
   Location: Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies – 111 Bear St.

   “Keeping Watch in the Back-Country” – On January 7th, join Don Mickle and Rod Wallace, Cultural Resource Specialists in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park respectively, as they provide their tremendous insight into what it was like to be a back-country park warden whose responsibility it was to patrol the most remote areas of the national parks.

   “Banff National Park: On the Wild Side” – On February 4th, join Eric and Rosemary Langshaw as they share their personal stories from studying and learning about the wildlife that call the mountain parks home. If you have ever wanted to know more about our wildlife, this entertaining introduction is for you.

Program Calendar