Banff, Canada
Banff Resort The town of Banff is found at the heart of the Rockies, in the middle of Canada’s oldest national park. Located within accessible distance of the ‘Ski Big 3’ comprising of: Mount Norquay, Banff Sunshine and Lake Louise. Showcasing 3 world class ski areas combined in one, Banff is a popular choice for all types of skier and snowboarder. The area covers a massive 8,000 acres and has more than 274 named trails as well as a snow record of 9 metres of fresh powder each year, so it is unsurprising that Banff remains one of the World’s most respected ski areas.
Banff also offers a great selection of après ski activities including a cinema, bowling alley, ice skating and 3 shopping malls. If that’s not enough, there are also the famous thermal hot springs a short bus ride away.
With just an hour and a half transfer time from Calgary Airport, Banff is an exceptionally accessible resort and will make a fantastic destination for your next school ski trip.
Resort Altitude | 2133 m / 2730 m / 2637 m |
Winter Season | November – April / November – May / November – May |
Lift Range | 1630 m – 2133 m / 1658 m – 2730 m / 1646 m – 2637 m |
Total Piste Length | 190 acres / 3358 acres / 4200 acres |
Longest Run (km) | 1.2 km / 8 km / 8 km |
Number of Slopes | 74 / 137 / 145+ |
Beginner Runs % | 20% / 20% / 25% |
Intermediate Runs % | 36% / 55% / 45% |
Advanced Runs % | 44% / 25% / 30% |
Number of Lifts | 6 / 12 / 10 |
Resort Website | https://gb.skibig3.com/ |
Resort Webcams | https://gb.skibig3.com/web-cams/ |
- Pizza Evening
- Rock Climbing
- Sports Centre
- Snowshoeing
- Cinema
- Bowling
- Shopping
- Ice Skating
- Swimming
- Movie Evening
- Quiz Evening
- Presentation Evening with Certificates
Hotel Information
Hotel Capacity: 368 Beds
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
Lunch: Available to purchase in Mountain Resort
Dinner: 3 Course evening meal in Hotel/local restaurant
Private Facilities: All rooms are en suite
Ski In/Out: No, but located approximately 30 mins from the Mountain Resort.
Hotel Amenities: Cable TV in rooms, Wifi, 1 indoor pool, hot tub and sauna.
Hotel Information
Hotel Capacity: 70 Beds
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
Lunch: Available to purchase in Mountain Resort
Dinner: 3 Course evening meal in Hotel/local restaurant
Private Facilities: All rooms are en suite
Ski In/Out: No, but located approximately 30 mins from the Mountain Resort.
Hotel Amenities: Cable TV in rooms, Wifi, 1 indoor pool, hot tub and sauna.
Ski Big 3 Resort Map
Lake Louise Piste Map
Mt. Norquay Piste Map
Banff Sunshine Piste Map