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  • The mountains in winter

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Winter in Banff

With snow-capped mountains and clear, crisp days, Banff National Park is the ideal place to experience the best of winter. Home to three world-famous slopes and a network of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails, activity in Banff kicks into high gear when the snow falls. From family-friendly sleigh rides to otherworldly ice walks, snowbound adventures await you in Banff.

What to Expect Weather-wise in Winter (December to February):
Average Temperature: -15°C to -5°C (5°F to 23°F)
Typical Weather: Cold, snowy, with frequent snowstorms

Winter Activities

  • Cross Country Skiing

    Cross country skiing in Banff and Lake Louise is the perfect way to see many of the breathtaking viewpoints in the winter months
    Two people cross country skiing
  • Snow Days in Banff

    Experience the enchantment of winter at the SnowDays Festival in Banff and Lake Louise, running from January 17 to February 2, 2025. This annual celebration transforms the area into a snowy wonderland, featuring larger-than-life snow sculptures, exhilarating skijoring events, and the lively SnowDays Play Zone.
    young couple with child at Snow Days in Banff
  • Winter Sleigh Rides

    Enjoy a sleigh ride with your loved ones.
    Two people on the back of a sleigh.
  • Snowtubing at Norquay

    Soar down snow-covered hills in a tube!
    Young girl in a snow tube at Norquay in Banff National Park
  • Winter Icewalks

    Banff Ice Walks are truly a unique experience of Banff in the wintertime.
    Two people walking on a bridge with snow
  • Experience Snowshoeing

    Make your stay at Rimrock Resort Hotel truly exceptional by adding a snowshoeing adventure to your itinerary.
    Family snowshoeing in the forest
  • Skiing

    Ski in Banff in the heart of the Canadian Rockies
    A person skiing in Banff
  • Helicopter Tours

    Hit the sky and explore the Canadian Rockies from above.
    Four women in hats laughing and smiling
  • Banff Hot Springs

    Banff National Park's only hot springs pool welcomes you year-round for an authentic heritage experience that is a favourite among visitors
    Two people enjoying the hot springs in Banff
  • Gondolas & Lifts

    See Banff National Park like never before - on top of a mountain!
    Two Gondolas in Banff
  • Ice Skating at Rimrock

    Our holiday ice skating rink is a winter wonderland that transforms the stunning natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains into a picturesque skating paradise.

All Season Activities

  • Rimrock Looping Bus

    Hop aboard our looping shuttle for a first-come, first-served adventure! Our route includes stops at some of Banff's finest attractions, such as the Luxton Museum, Banff Springs Hotel, Banff Springs Golf Course, and the Pedestrian bridge.  So grab a seat and let the journey begin!
    woman on the looping bus in Banff
  • Ice Skating at Rimrock

    Our holiday ice skating rink is a winter wonderland that transforms the stunning natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains into a picturesque skating paradise.
  • Cross Country Skiing

    Cross country skiing in Banff and Lake Louise is the perfect way to see many of the breathtaking viewpoints in the winter months
    Two people cross country skiing
  • Snow Days in Banff

    Experience the enchantment of winter at the SnowDays Festival in Banff and Lake Louise, running from January 17 to February 2, 2025. This annual celebration transforms the area into a snowy wonderland, featuring larger-than-life snow sculptures, exhilarating skijoring events, and the lively SnowDays Play Zone.
    young couple with child at Snow Days in Banff
  • Winter Sleigh Rides

    Enjoy a sleigh ride with your loved ones.
    Two people on the back of a sleigh.
  • Snowtubing at Norquay

    Soar down snow-covered hills in a tube!
    Young girl in a snow tube at Norquay in Banff National Park
  • Winter Icewalks

    Banff Ice Walks are truly a unique experience of Banff in the wintertime.
    Two people walking on a bridge with snow
  • Experience Snowshoeing

    Make your stay at Rimrock Resort Hotel truly exceptional by adding a snowshoeing adventure to your itinerary.
    Family snowshoeing in the forest
  • Skiing

    Ski in Banff in the heart of the Canadian Rockies
    A person skiing in Banff
  • Helicopter Tours

    Hit the sky and explore the Canadian Rockies from above.
    Four women in hats laughing and smiling
  • Banff Hot Springs

    Banff National Park's only hot springs pool welcomes you year-round for an authentic heritage experience that is a favourite among visitors
    Two people enjoying the hot springs in Banff

Adventures in Every Season

  • Spring Activities

    Nothing beats spring in Banff. The perfect mix of warm sunshine and snowy peaks, you’ll find mountain blooms, bluebird days, and a cross-section of cold- and warm-weather alpine activities to experience.

    A breakfast tray with flowers on it
  • Summer Activities

    Discover Banff in all it’s incredible peaks and valleys. Full of crystalline lakes, river rapids, and mountainous trails, summer around here is action-packed with a little bit of something for everyone.

    Wild flowers and trees
  • Fall Activities

    Turquoise lakes, the golden larches—Banff is the perfect setting for fall exploration. See its charm from above by gondola or helicopter tour, or sit fireside to watch the season’s first snowfall.

    A man and a woman hiking outside
  • Festive Activities

    A white Christmas, a chef-prepared Thanksgiving meal, Easter Egg hunts in the Rockies, and more. Celebrate each memory-making holiday and special event with us.

    Hot chocolate with marshmallows
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a couple kayaking on Vermillion Lakes in Banff National Park