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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Tue, 18 Nov 2025
SnowDays Banff & Lake Louise 2026: The Ultimate Winter Festival
Experience the magic of SnowDays 2026 in Banff and Lake Louise, a family friendly winter festival featuring snow sculptures, skijoring, kids play zones, and unforgettable mountain adventures. Plan the perfect winter holiday with festival events, world class skiing, and trip planning support from SkiBig3.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
SnowDays Banff & Lake Louise 2026: The Ultimate Winter Festival
Experience the magic of SnowDays 2026 in Banff and Lake Louise, a family friendly winter festival featuring snow sculptures, skijoring, kids play zones, and unforgettable mountain adventures. Plan the perfect winter holiday with festival events, world class skiing, and trip planning support from SkiBig3.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025
Where to Ski Right Now: Your Guide to Early-Season Skiing at SkiBig3 in BanffÂ
Kick off winter with our early season guide to skiing in Banff. From fresh November turns across all three SkiBig3 resorts to the chance of northern lights glowing over the Rockies, this is everything you need to plan your first big adventure of the season.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025
Mount Norquay Kicks Off Its 100th Season on November 8th
Mt. Norquay kicked off its 100th season on November 8th, welcoming skiers and riders back to Banff's oldest resort for an early-season weekend full of stoke.
