Experience
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
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Cross country skiing in Banff and Lake Louise is the perfect way to see many of the breathtaking viewpoints in the winter months
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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. -
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Winter Icewalks
Banff Ice Walks are truly a unique experience of Banff in the wintertime. -
Experience Snowshoeing
Make your stay at Rimrock Resort Hotel truly exceptional by adding a snowshoeing adventure to your itinerary. -
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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 -
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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
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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! -
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 -
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. -
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Winter Icewalks
Banff Ice Walks are truly a unique experience of Banff in the wintertime. -
Experience Snowshoeing
Make your stay at Rimrock Resort Hotel truly exceptional by adding a snowshoeing adventure to your itinerary. -
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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
Adventures in Every Season
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.