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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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.

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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.

All these untouched snowflakes, just for me.

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With Canada recently celebrating its 150th anniversary, give our northern neighbor a nod by skiing its oldest and most heralded National Park

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Presented by SkiBig3 and Sherpas Cinema, this short film is sure to give you shivers.

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