PRACTICAL WANDERLUST
Snow-topped mountains. Hot springs. Ski resorts and cozy lodges. Dog sledding and sleigh rides underneath the Northern Lights. Banff National Park is a winter wonderland for outdoor adventure lovers and snow sports enthusiasts!
There are 3 primary ski resorts in Banff. With a Ski Big 3 pass, you get access to the three major resorts of the area: Lake Louise, Mt. Norquay, and Banff Sunshine.
If you’ve never seen a frozen waterfall up close, it’s absolutely mind-bogglingly cool, and hands down one of the best things to do in Banff in the winter!
With a long history steeped in cultural traditions, dog sledding is an incredible way to experience the park!
Much of the documented history of Banff focuses on the European settlers who slid through in the 17th century, but to truly understand the story of this place you’ll need to look back even earlier.
Every twist, turn, lift, and jump greets you with gigantic rocky peaks in the distance that remind you why this is truly one of the most beautiful national parks on earth.
It’s basically like a fairytale: they put you in a beautiful, elaborately-decorated sleigh and give you cozy blankets to stay warm as you merrily romp through the frosty evergreens around Lake Louise.