Things To Do

Dog Sledding!!!

How often are you pulled on a sled by a team of dogs through the most awe-inspiring landscape you’ve ever seen?

Johnston Canyon Ice Walk

Lower falls of Johnston Canyon freeze over for winter. Fairly easy hike for all ages. Dress warm! Directions from Banff: Head west on the Trans-Canada Hwy for approximately 5 kms (3 miles). Take the exit for the Bow Valley Parkway and continue west for 18kms (11 miles) until you see the sign for Johnston Canyon on your right.

Spa Day at the Castle

Book an experience at the Willow Stream Spa or buy a day pass and enjoy the mineral pools! There's also a heated pool outside (at no cost!) that is conveniently located next to an outdoor bar, stay warm friends!

Main Street

Shops, Restaurants, and Pubs. Breakfast recommendation: Tooloulou's (gluten free pancakes and waffles avail :)) Dinner recommendation: Grizzly House (Canada is famous for its meat fondu, think Korean BBQ Canadian style), Park Distillery for large groups Bar recommendation: Rose & Crown for live music

Canadian Bowling, Pool tables, and Ping pong at the Castle

Ice Skate at Chateau Lake Louise

~45 minute drive from Banff. Lake Louise freezes over in the winter and becomes an ice skating rink. It is supposed to be one of the most beautiful rinks in the world.

Explore and Dine at the Castle

Countless rooms, ghost stories, and plenty of bars and restaurants. Go get lost! Dinner recommendation: 1888 Chop House (Highly recommend! Make a reservation because it does book up) Bar recommendation: Waldhaus Pub or Grapes Wine Bar High tea: Rundle lounge

Banff Sunshine Ski Resort

Sunshine Village is located 15km southwest of town. The Ski Resort has lots of terrain (3,358 acres) with slopes for rookies up to extreme slopes for pro-skiers. Sunshine has the best and most snow of the Banff ski areas due to high elevation.

Lake Louise Ski Resort

Lake Louise is a little out, 57km from town, a drive that takes about 40 minutes. The Lake Louise Ski Resort is large (4,200 acres) and there are lots of long runs. Lake Louise has a great spread of terrain for all ability levels.

Mount Norquay

Mt Norquay is the ski hill most local to the Banff township, only 6km and a 10 minute drive away. Norquay is a small ski resort (190 acres) that’s cheap and perfect for beginners.