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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Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Spring Skiing in Banff National Park: Why April is the Season’s Best Kept Secret
Skiing and snowboarding in Banff National Park in April can only mean one thing: spring skiing has arrived. If you’re thinking the ski season is winding down, think again. Locals know it’s one of the best-kept secrets of the ski season.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Spring Skiing in Banff National Park: Why April is the Season’s Best Kept Secret
Skiing and snowboarding in Banff National Park in April can only mean one thing: spring skiing has arrived. If you’re thinking the ski season is winding down, think again. Locals know it’s one of the best-kept secrets of the ski season.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026
Celebrating 100 Years of Mt. Norquay – Centennial Celebrations
This year, Mt. Norquay turns 100, and for a resort that has taught generations of Alberta locals how to ski and snowboard, that calls for a proper, mountain-sized celebration. On May 28, Norquay is hosting a centenary “Day of Nostalgia,” bringing the community together to celebrate a century of history, heart, and that unmistakable locals’ hill vibe.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026
Why you Should Take Ski and Snowboard Lessons as a Beginner and an Expert
Planning a ski trip to Banff and Lake Louise and wondering if lessons are worth it? Whether it’s your very first day skiing or snowboarding, or you’re carving confidently, lessons are hands-down the fastest way to level up. After all, even Olympians have coaches.
