Overview: Banff, Alberta

The postcard-pretty ski town of Banff is the gateway to three breathtakingly beautiful resorts, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay—each unique in its own way.

Author:: Samantha Berman
Updated:: Aug 7, 2017
Original:: Feb 15, 2017

Overview: Banff, Alberta

The postcard-pretty ski town of Banff is the gateway to three breathtakingly beautiful Canadian Rockies resorts, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay—each unique in its own way.

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Main Street Banff

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Set inside one of the world's most beautiful national parks, this Canadian rockies ski town is bubbling with charm and authenticity. Bonus: Winter is off season here.

Lake Louise gondola

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Ski.com Dream Job Hires capture the post card quality of Banff and Lake Louise.

Banff Sunshine Top 10 Overall Satisfaction

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Dream Job Hires Set Course For Banff & Lake Louise.

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Here are enough reasons to put Alberta’s most iconic town on your to-do list.

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Dig into Canadian roots with hockey, fine food, and blower pow skiing.

There’s not a bad view to be found across Lake Louise’s 4,200 acres. This shot was taken on the mountain’s frontside, off the Summit lift.

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Beautiful Banff National Park and its stunning ski resorts may be Alberta's best-kept secret.

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Trade skis for crampons and hike into an ice spire cathedral near the slopes of Alberta’s Lake Louise.

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