Browsing entries tagged with Banff

4 Jun 2015

New terrain planned for Lake Louise

New terrain planned for Lake Louise

Skiers are being asked to help shape the future of Lake Louise, Canada by commenting on the government’s development plans for the ski area. These plans include the addition of new terrain for all…

11 Feb 2015

Find romance on the ski slopes

Find romance on the ski slopes

In case it had escaped your notice, Saturday is Valentine’s Day, and ski resorts around the world are running special events from chairlift speed dating to private gondola rides and even mass weddings.…

7 Apr 2014

Lake Louise adds a week to ski season

Lake Louise adds a week to ski season

The Canadian ski resort of Lake Louise in Banff is the latest to extend its ski season after a record snowfall in March. The total snowfall last month was 204.8cm, and only last week at the beginning of…

3 May 2013

Banff voted top ski resort by Crystal

Banff voted top ski resort by Crystal

BANFF in Canada has been voted best overall ski resort by Crystal Ski customers. The resort topped the poll for its convenience, “jaw-dropping” views, unlimited skiing for any ability and “incredible…

26 Mar 2012

Canadian resort breaks all time snow record

Canadian resort breaks all time snow record

Banff-Lake Louise has recently announced that Sunshine Village has just set the record for its largest snowfall in the resort’s 84 year history. Measuring a total amount of snow that has fallen since…

1 Aug 2011

Norquay to reopen old teahouse

Norquay to reopen old teahouse

Yes, we know it’s not a photo of the teahouse but ... The concept of the ‘chondola’ lift isn’t new apparently: the photo above shows an original hybrid lift at Mt Norquay in Banff.…

19 May 2011

Inghams ditches Calgary charters

Inghams ditches Calgary charters

Tour operator Inghams will not be offering charter flights into Calgary for skiers headed to Banff and Lake Louise for the 2011/2012 season. Instead the company will switch to scheduled airlines for…

23 Mar 2011

Sunshine Village extends hours

Sunshine Village extends hours

Due to the excellent snow conditions, Sunshine Village (Banff) has announced plans to extend the ski day for the rest of the season. All lifts will run until 4:30pm daily, with Jack Rabbit until 5pm. This…

11 Mar 2011

Banff to increase ski buses

Banff to increase ski buses

The ski shuttle service that ferries guests around Banff’s three main resorts is to be improved for next season – 2011/12. Buses will make six new stops on the circuit of Banff Avenue hotels…

21 Feb 2011

Banff’s five year best

Banff’s five year best

So, Canada ‘took’ all our January snow, eh? Regular snowfall across the pond continues to produce terrific conditions in western Canada, giving Banff its best January for five years. The resort…

23 Dec 2010

Banff fully open for Christmas

Banff fully open for Christmas

Banff is now fully open for the season, having fired up the last lift this week. The Continental Divide lift was the last to open at Sunshine Village, serving slopes on Lookout Mountain. And the resort’s…

21 Sep 2010

First snows: Canada

First snows: Canada

Feast your eyes on this tantalising taste of winter … scenes from Canada’s Banff and Jasper resorts, as they enjoy a first blast of autumn snowfall. Over 20cm of snowfall blanketed Banff-Lake…

4 Dec 2009

Delirium Dive ready for action

Delirium Dive ready for action

Delirium Dive, the extreme terrain at Sunshine Village Banff, has opened for action – the earliest opening in its ten-year history. Delirium Dive is one of two freeride areas on the north face of Lookout…

28 Aug 2009

August snow for Banff

It might still be August, but tell that to the weather gods who delivered snowfall to Canada’s three Banff resorts a few days ago. Banff National Park has enjoyed its first glimpse of winter, with…

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