activities & local experiences
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Explore Winter Activities
Banff National Park turns into a magical playground each winter, offering a plethora of unique experiences that will take your trip to the next level.
From interpretive scenic tours that will leave you marvelling at the landscape, to thrilling adrenaline filled adventures like Ice Climbing or Tubing.
Banff and Lake Louise offer an inspiring range of snowsport experiences – from backcountry touring to snowshoeing journeys into the heart of Canada’s most mesmerizing wilderness, there is truly something for everyone.
Explore Summer Activities
You will never run out of things to do in Banff and Lake Louise in the Summer!
Soar to new heights in the Lake Louise Summer Sightseeing Gondola to view bears and other wildlife. Test your bravery on Mt. Norquay’s sky high Via Ferrata. Immerse yourself through trails of wildflowers and scenic nature at Sunshine Meadows.
All this, plus cycling, paddle boarding, hiking, sightseeing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking.
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Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Top Early Season Tips for Getting Back on Snow This December
Get ready for early season skiing in Banff with SkiBig3. Discover top tips for your first days back on snow, the best warm up spots at all three resorts, and how to plan a smooth winter getaway with flexible SkiBig3 Lift Tickets. Perfect for skiers and riders visiting Banff National Park this December.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Top Early Season Tips for Getting Back on Snow This December
Get ready for early season skiing in Banff with SkiBig3. Discover top tips for your first days back on snow, the best warm up spots at all three resorts, and how to plan a smooth winter getaway with flexible SkiBig3 Lift Tickets. Perfect for skiers and riders visiting Banff National Park this December.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025
The SkiBig3 Holiday Gift Guide for the Skier or Rider in your Life
We have officially started the countdown to Christmas! We also know that this time of the year can be stressful, so this season we’ve come up with the ultimate holiday gift guide to help you find the perfect gift for your special shredder – and one they’ll actually use!
Thu, 04 Dec 2025
Travel Like an Influencer: A Banff Winter Getaway Through the Eyes of The Walton Adventure
Planning a winter escape to the Canadian Rockies and want it to feel effortless, family-friendly, and full of those perfect SkiBig3 moments you see online? Follow along with influencer family, The Walton Adventure, as they explore Banff with their kids, blending skiing, cozy food stops, and snowy winter activities that make a Banff winter getaway feel unforgettable.
