Banff Holidays

Location: Banff, Alberta

Your holiday price includes:

• Return direct economy flights with BA or Air Canada from London Heathrow to Calgary
• All airport taxes
• Shared return airport transfers
• 7, 10 or 14 nights accommodation in a hotel room on a room only basis
  
  

Resort description

This is Canada's largest ski area, and one of the most beautiful ski regions in the world, the rugged peaks reflected in the clear glacier-fed waters of Lake Louise is perhaps the most stunning and memorable of a host of natural wonders. Three richly contrasts ski resorts (Lake Louise, Banff/Mount Norquay and Sunshine) are linked by a free bus service and the Tri-Area Lift Pass. All offer breathtaking views, pristine powder, and exceptional skiing and snowboarding on the wild frontier of the Canadian Rockies. The village and resort areas offer a range of accommodation that again caters for all levels – from the legendary castle at Banff Springs, to small, intimate and very comfortable lodges.

The three ski areas are quite different in character, and you'll probably want to spend at least a day at each – which of course you can with the Tri-Area Lift Pass. Lake Louise is a protected UN World Heritage site and the largest and most varied ski area, with trails that are ideal for beginners, powder-filled Back Bowls for the more advanced and "The Jungle" for snowboarders. Sunshine is a 3-mountain resort with legendary open bowls and everything from beginners' slopes to challenging expert terrain. Banff Mount Norquay is a smaller ski area standing just on the outskirts of downtown Banff offering a mixture of trails and night skiing. The combined ski area amounts to an amazing 7500 acres - can you ski it all in one visit.

How seriously you take your skiing will be a determining factor on where you'll choose to stay. Lake Louise Village (10mins by bus from the ski area) is a compact village with shops, restaurants and bars. The town of Banff is undoubtedly better suited to serious après-ski, and has a wider choice with over 100 bistros and fine restaurants, plus excellent shopping. Sunshine Village, accessible only by cable car has just one hotel nestled at the base of the mountain and is recommended for serious skiers.

Accommodation description

Discover this attractive western inspired hotel in downtown Banff. The Banff Park Lodge offers superb rooms with handcrafted log furniture and floor to ceiling windows. After a long day of skiing relax in the whirlpool, sauna or steam room. Alternatively take a horse drawn carriage, followed by a western barbeque for a perfect après-ski celebration. The hotel is located just a few minutes from downtown and is on the ski shuttle route.

And while amenities such as the indoor saltwater pool and steam room with eucalyptus essence may tempt you to linger indoors, Banff's colourful downtown scene and all the recreational opportunities of the Rockies await you just outside the door. Relax and enjoy a standard of hospitality excellence where serene comfort, prompt, friendly service and delectable cuisine enhance your ski holiday.

The arrival airport is Calgary and the transfer time to the resort is 1.5 hours.

Please note: Rating is based on tour operator's own rating system.

Hotel facilities

The hotel has 192 superior rooms. It also has deluxe jacuzzi loft rooms and executive, lodge and parlour suites and offers

• Indoor heated parking
• Beauty salon
• Fashion outlets
• Newsstand
• Post office
• Concierge
• Bell staff 24 hours
• Dry cleaning service
• Ski storage
• Indoor saltwater pool
• Steam room
• Whirlpool
• Activity desk
• 24 hour security
• Safety deposit boxes

Superior room facilities

• Maximum occupancy 4
• Coffee/tea maker
• Cable TV with pay-per-view movies
• Clock radio
• Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
• Table and chairs
• Wi-Fi and optional wired high speed internet access
• Large dresser
• Ample closet space
• Hairdryer
• Iron & board
• Individual climate control
• Full bath with shower
• Private balcony or patio access
• In room safe

Bedding Requests

• Single or Double Room
  Superior Room – Guestrooms feature casual, comfortable décor and one king bed and a sitting area with sofa bed.
  Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults.
• Triple or Quadruple Room
  Superior Room – Guestrooms feature casual, comfortable décor and two queen beds.
  Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children using existing bedding.

Food and beverage

• The Terrace Dining Room & Lounge - A fine dining restaurant, The Terrace offers a mouth-watering array of cuisine featuring Alberta Beef, Canadian specialities and seafood in an upscale setting.. Choose your vintage from the extensive wine cellar and save room for one of the fabulous desserts!
• The Chinook Restaurant - For more relaxed family dining, visit The Chinook. This all-day restaurant offers menu selections from hearty breakfast buffets to full course dinners and light snacks to specialty theme nights.

Please note: Use of hotel facilities/amenities may be subject to a local charge.

In our opinion

‘…at the Banff Park Lodge you’ll find everything you need to explore and enjoy the world-famous town of Banff. Banff is the perfect destination for all types of travellers from beginners to the powder junkies. A picture perfect town with many wonderful shops, bars and restaurants to explore...'

Children: £437 - £641

Infants: £167 - £201

Please note

• Child and infant prices are only applicable when sharing with 2 full fare paying adults.
• We do not charge a Ticket on Departure fee on our bookings.
• The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: 2%
• Your confirmation email is notification that the tour operator has received your booking and is processing it.

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.