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EXPLORE A WINTER WONDERLAND AT THE
ICE MAGIC FESTIVAL
Set in the picturesque alpine town of Lake Louise, this 12-day Ice Magic Festival creates a fantastical winter event where guests can explore ice castles, ice bars, and ice carvings. This event is usually held in the middle of January.
DANCE AND ICE SKATE YOUR WAY ACROSS
BEAUTIFUL FROZEN LAKES
Once the temperature drops, Banff becomes the dream town for the wonderful Canadian pastime of outdoor ice skating. The favourite and awardwinning Lake Louise is free of admission and maintained all winter long – it’s also the most picturesque.
TEST YOUR SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
SKILLS ON THE SNOWY SLOPES
Banff has some of the best skiing and snowboarding scene in Northern America. Right in the middle of the Rocky Mountains, guests can expect a longer ski season.
SIT BACK AND RELAX ON A HORSE-DRAWN
SLEIGH RIDE TOUR
For a fairytale ride with your family and loved ones, it can’t get any better than horse-drawn sleigh rides. Beautifully adorned sleighs will tour you around the frosted forests of Lake Louise while you’re bundled up and warm under cosy blankets.
FEEL THE RUSH OF A DOG SLEDDING TOUR
Dog sledding was a mode of transportation pioneered by the indigenous Canadian Inuits during the early settlements in the Canadian Rockies. Sled tours will take you through the charming landscapes around the Banff National Park and Lake Louise while the guides talk about the local culture and history.
GO SNOWSHOEING ALONG SCENIC TRAILS
Snowshoeing is not nearly as intimidating as some might assume at first. There are numerous trails throughout Banff for all expertise levels, so even first-timers can enjoy this wonderful activity, and can even join a snowshoe tour where local guides help navigate.
TRY OUT TUBING FOR AN ADRENALINE FILLED ACTIVITY
For those who crave the thrill of going down the slopes at thrilling speeds but don’t necessarily have the skills or experience to do so, tubing is the next best thing. There are several levels of heights and runs from which you can choose, and it’s a great outdoor activity for families with kids as young as 4 years old.
EXPLORE THE ICY BEAUTIES OF FROZEN CANYONS
Abundant in glacial rivers and waterfalls, the winter transforms Banff into the kind of magical winter landscape with sublime ice formations that’s normally reserved for fantasy movies.
REST AND REJUVENATE IN NATURE’S HOT SPRINGS
Originally established to protect the natural hot springs, Banff National Park has done well to preserve the hot springs that have been used by the aboriginal people for healing and ceremonies for centuries. The naturally heated mineral water is nature’s remedy for your sore muscles and aching body.
ENCOUNTER WILDLIFE UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Throughout any season, Banff and the Canadian Rockies are home to many wild animals that you can spot at any time of the day. There are exhibits in the Banff Park Museum where you can learn more about the species that the park protects and cares for.
WITNESS THE AURORA BOREALIS DANCING ACROSS THE WINTER NIGHT SKY
The north is a great location for viewing nature’s dancing sky lights, especially during the winter when nights are longer and skies are darker. Find the perfect spot away from the artificial lights and set up camp as you wait for the night sky to light up.
