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Events

Events are back in Banff & Lake Louise! Event details may change, check with the event organizer for updates on event postponement and cancellations.

Hot Chocolate Trail

What could be better than a hot chocolate on a winter night? Banff and Lake Louise’s Hot Chocolate Trail is a treasure map of restaurants each offering a limited-time, holiday-themed hot chocolate.

Nightrise at the Banff Gondola

Sulphur Mountain Gondola 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Experience the sounds, lighting, video projections, and other immersive elements that turn the familiar peaks into something new. Enjoy the sunset, dine atop the mountain and watch as the summit is transformed at Nightrise.

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Banff Christmas Market

Warner Stables 1 Sundance Road, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Look for a special gift for someone or find a keepsake for yourself while you shop booths of unique, artisanal gifts. Featuring goods inspired by Rocky Mountain culture, you’re bound to find one-of-a-kind treasures. Festive entertainment and culinary delights will put you in the mood for the holidays and jumpstart your Christmas season.

Community Ski Days – Banff Sunshine

Banff Sunshine 1 Sunshine access Rd, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Welcoming local skiers and riders to experience Banff Sunshine with ticket proceeds supporting local organizations.

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Banff Sunshine Santa on The Mountain

Banff Sunshine 1 Sunshine access Rd, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Ski or snowboard with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on the slopes as they take a break from the Christmas rush. You can find them cruising their favourite runs at Banff […]

Community Ski Days – Mt Norquay

Mt Norquay Mt Norquay Road, Canada

Welcoming local skiers and riders to experience Mt Norquay with ticket proceeds supporting Banff Canmore Foundation.

Community Ski Days – Lake Louise

Lake Louise Ski Resort 1 Whitehorn Rd, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

Welcoming local skiers and riders to experience the Lake Louise Ski Resort with ticket proceeds supporting Canadian Rockies Public Schools.

Open Studios and Artist Talk and Performances by Chrysanne Stathacos

Walter Phillips Gallery & Glyde Hall Studios 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Please join us for Open Studios for the Visual Arts thematic residency program, Rewilding the Body Eclectic and attend an artist talk and performance by Chrysanne Stathacos at Walter Phillips Gallery in conjunction with the exhibition, In the Present Moment: Buddhism, Contemporary Art, and Social Practice, guest curated by Haema Sivanesan.

Banff Sunshine Santa on The Mountain

Banff Sunshine 1 Sunshine access Rd, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Ski or snowboard with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on the slopes as they take a break from the Christmas rush.

Find them in the village and skiing on the mountain and take a photo with them!

Lake Louise Ski Resort: Magical Christmas Feast

Lake Louise Ski Resort 1 Whitehorn Rd, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

After a day of skiing or riding on December 23rd, come over to the warmth of the fire in the Lodge of Ten Peaks. We have adorned our famous ski lodge with trees, lights & wreaths, for all to enjoy while indulging in a yummy turkey feast! Warm hot chocolate will be available for the kids, and a cash bar for the kids at heart! Get bundled up for outdoor thrills with nighttime snow tubing, fun for all ages! Fire pits & snacks will be in the base area for a quick warm-up while everyone is at play. We have other surprises in the works including a visit by Santa Claus himself! At 8:30pm we will have free shuttles available to take you back to your Lake Louise hotel.

Sunshine Village Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade

Banff Sunshine 1 Sunshine access Rd, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Watch our specially trained torch bearers put on a nighttime show for the guests of the Sunshine Mountain Lodge.

Sunshine Village Santa Ski for Charity

Banff Sunshine 1 Sunshine access Rd, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Get in the festive mood and dress up from head to toe as your favourite Christmas character.

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