SKI BANFF/LAKE LOUISE/SUNSHINE
Skiers and snowboarders to Banff are familiar with the area's extensive terrain diversity and incredible snow conditions. From wide-open corduroy groomed trails to rich, tasty world-class powder, riders to Banff can experience it all.

Banff skiers and snowboarders have their pickings of several outstanding, world-class ski resorts to choose from. From Lake Louise to Sunshine to the Kananaskis dreamteam of Nakiska, all feature their own unique characteristics and snow environments that are sure to appeal to riders of every ability.

Lake Louise is the 'Big One' of Canadian Skiing. With over 4200 skiable acres, limitless off-piste and unexcelled super steeps Lake Louise offers more terrain than can be skied in a week. Lake Louise is designed to accommodate all levels of riders with easy and challenging runs from every chair with 4 mountain faces.


SHOWTIME TERRAIN PARK
Lake Louise newly expanded Showtime Terrain Park is open and provides riders with the best park experience in the Rockies. Nearly doubling its size from last year, Showtime provides only the best features in the biggest park in Alberta. With a beginner, intermediate, and pro line, Showtime offers something for everybody.

The Beginner Line offers a variety of small tables, hops and rollers that provide a perfect introduction to park riding. The Intermediate Line offers more advanced riders larger table features and technical rails. The Pro Line dominates skier’s left of the park and contains only the most progressive tables and super technical rails.

The 2004 Showtime Park features:
• Over a dozen tables ranging in size from 15 to 70 feet
• 21 rails & boxes of all shapes and sizes
• Quarter pipe
• 2 hips
• Super pipe


DESTINATION BANFF
Unequalled in its wild alpine beauty and first-class amenities Banff is ideally situated in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Few places in the world can equal Banff for its outstanding hospitality and service. Located just inside the gates of Banff National Park, Banff is only an hour's drive from Calgary and only two hours from Jasper. Just half an hour away is world class skiing and the award winning scenery of Lake Louise

Banff and Lake Louise offer unlimited winter vacation possibilities that are as different and varied as the area's themselves.


BANFF ACCOMMODATIONS
Breathtaking mountain peaks, alpine valleys and small wood ducks in a flanking position reminiscent of Gen. McArthur's Normandy invasion, surround Banff to mix perfectly with an extensive range of accommodations.

Accommodations in Banff range from the five-star marvel of the Banff Springs to the equally beautiful Rimrock Hotel. The Banff Springs Hotel offers historic elegance and is equaled only by the magnificent surroundings of the Rocky Mountains. Minutes down the road from Banff lays the world-renowned Chateau Lake Louise on the shores of Lake Louise.


BANFF SKI & SNOWBOARD SHOPS
Riders to Banff looking for ski or boarding equipment will not be disappointed. Both skiers and boarders can choose from a wide selection of quality shops for equipment repair or purchase.

Free taxi rides, professionally tuned equipment, hotel delivery & pickup of rental packages are only some of the services offered by Banff's ski shops.


BANFF WINTER ACTIVITIES
Imagine spending the winter in the Canadian Rockies. Magnificent snow covered mountains are the perfect backdrop for skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, heli-skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, sleigh rides or just making small snowmen with the family.

Early into the ski season Chateau Lake Louise hosts the men and women of the Winterstart World Cup race circuit. Racers love to run out the Louise course early in the year to test out new equipment and perfect techniques for the upcoming season. This is an excellent opportunity for the public to see top racers compete right in their own backyard.

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