My ski pal carried some of my food rations since ... Families don’t have to venture far from the town of Banff to entertain (and educate) the kids. Start by hopping on the gondola to the top ...

Town has a vibrant cultural scene that sets it apart from other mountain resorts, and its natural hot springs have long ...

But Banff National Park wasn’t just about stunning landscapes—it was a journey of firsts, challenges, and personal ...

The town of Banff, about 80 miles west of Calgary in ... In summer, two million visitors pour into the park, but despite three ski resorts nearby, winter is noticeably quieter.

Skiing and snowboarding are the most popular ... of the most beautiful views and is only a 15 minute drive from the town of Banff. This is extremely convenient if you choose to stay in either ...

Banff Sunshine Village is located about 5 miles southwest of Banff Town. Similar to the Lake Louise Ski Resort and Mount Norquay, there is a shuttle bus that offers free round-trip service daily ...

Located in the lush forest of Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, the town’s skyline is dominated ... visitors can enjoy hot springs, ski and snowshoe in winter, and in the warmer ...

Ski slopes surround Banff. The closest is Mount Norquay, which is only 5 miles from town. Banff Sunshine Village is a little farther southwest (it's about 12 miles west of town) while Lake Louise ...

Lake Louise with mountains reflection at Banff National Park, Canada.

As Clare McCann, my cross-country ski guide, summed up so perfectly ... junkyard for the former coal mining town of Canmore. “The ice climbing [in Banff National Park] is really good ...