Sightseeing

Sulphur Mountain Gondola

When you arrive at the upper terminal of the Sulphur Mountain Gondola, you will have the choice of exiting the building and witness the breathtaking views in every direction or going up into the restaurant area where you can sit in comfort and still see the view. Above the restaurant levels is the upper observation deck for the best view yet! The summit complex and the observation decks are completely handicapped accessible.

Golfing

Silvertip Golf Resort

Located in Canmore, about a 20 minute drive from Downtown Banff, the Silvertip Golf Resort offers a challenging round of golf in the benchlands of the Bow Valley.

Whitewater Rafting - Kicking Horse River

In recent years, whitewater rafting has become the pre-eminent summer outdoor activity in the Canadian Rockies. With the historical Kicking Horse River a mere 1 hour and 20 minutes from the famous Banff Township, rafting is the perfect day excursion for visitors seeking some excitement in the Canadian outdoors.

Backpacking

Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Banff National Park protects an ecosystem unique to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The parks trail system allows you access into the heart of this precious landscape. Careful planning will help you enjoy your trip safely and with minimum impact to this sensitive area.

Climbing/Mountaineering

Climbers coming here for the first time may not be familiar with the type of climbing and the varying rock quality in particular. The Rockies are made up almost entirely of sedimentary rock including limestones and dolomites, shales, and silicas (including quartzite). The characteristics vary widely from the very worst to some fine rock, depending on the formations (the layers) encountered.

Horseback Trips

Trail ride for an hour, for a day or for a week and experience true western heritage on a horseback ride through the breathtaking beauty of Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Our cowboys will guide you through a photographers haven to ideal fishing and hiking spots, where you will share a fun-filled wilderness adventure. More details at Holiday on Horseback's website.

Downhill Skiing

Sunshine Village

100% soft and natural snow makes for superb skiing and riding conditions! Sunshine Village has an excellent variety of terrain from beginner to expert, and the most high speed quad chairs in the Rockies to get you to those runs fast.

Lake Louise

Award Winning. Magazine surveys invariably rate Lake Louise North America's most scenic ski area, and once you've seen it, you'll agree that there's essentially no contest. Life-long Louise skiers still stand and stare, and the beauty of the entire area is really what catapults a ski vacation here into a class of its own.

Ski Banff @ Norquay

For 76 years Banff Mount Norquay has been the ski area for Banff locals. Just minutes from town, Mount Norquay has everything you need for a great day of skiing or riding, no matter what your ability.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Find yourself where only eagles and helicopters once flew. This is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, the Canadian Rockies newest alpine escape. It's a place where winter's bounty rolls out before you and challenges you to take the plunge. Stand atop it all and covet a 4133 foot vertical, highest in the Canadian Rockies. Cut first tracks through wide open bowls, natural chutes, glades and 78 marked runs. Fly through 2600 acres of light, sparkling Champagne Powder. And be certain that any exit you choose will set your passion aflight.

Nakiska

Home of the 1988 Winter Olympic Winter Games Alpine Skiing events, Nakiska offers fantastic skiing and snowboarding on perfectly groomed trails surrounded by the stunning beauty of Kananaskis Country.

Panorama Mountain Village

Panorama Mountain Village is a summer and winter destination resort located in the Canadian Rockies, two hours southwest of Banff, in British Columbia. Ski and snowboard on almost 3,000 acres ranging from powder bowls, glades, groomed cruisers and terrain parks. Ski-in/ski-out slopeside accommodations and après ski activities make Panorama the perfect winter vacation getaway for you and your family and friends.

Dogsledding

Howling Dog Tours

Experience the thrill of dog mushing hands-on with Howling Dog Tours. Learn to harness and handle the dogs, relax as a passenger, or drive your dog sled team with the help of a guide. Enjoy many photo opportunities and the only traditional Canadian way to see the Rocky Mountains in the winter.