BANFF - LAKE LOUISE - SUNSHINE VILLAGE

Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine promises memorable skiing and snowboarding amidst the world's most awesome scenery. Within the protected wilderness of Banff National Park, you'll find three ski areas and two mountain towns alive with spirit and hospitality (Banff and Lake Louise) - all just 90 minutes from Calgary International Airport.

The 3 ski areas of Ski Norquay, sunshine Village, lake louise Mountain feature more than 250 runs on over 7,700 acres of skiable terrain. Each has a unique character and the three are available on one convenient interchangeable lift ticket.

Since skiing began here in 1926, Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine has been renowned for it's annual abundance of light, dry Canadian Rockies powder. Our northern location and resort elevation gives us some of the most consistent and ample snowfall in all of western North America and one of the longest ski seasons in the west, from mid-November to late May

Over 35 options for lodging (plus over 15 Bed & Breakfasts) and over 120 varied dining choices offer a range of services unique among the world's ski resorts. More than 200 shops provide for the ultimate shopping experience.

After skiing and snowboarding, or for those taking time off the slopes, there's plenty to see and do. Have a relaxing soak in the Banff Upper Hot Springs, visit museums (including the Canadian Ski Museum), ride the Banff gondola for incredible views, take a day trip heli-skiing, explore the National Park, try an ice canyon walk, pamper yourself with a spa visit, explore Banff Avenues many shops, experience snowshoeing, cross country skiing, ice skating, dog sledding and horse-drawn sleigh rides, and much more. And of course, there's the wildlife - you might even spot an elk or a bighorn sheep during your adventures!

Three Ski Areas - Combined Statistics

Skiable Acreage:	7,748 acres
Terrain:	38% Advanced 39% Intermediate 23% Novice
Snowmaking:	approx. 1,900 acres
Named Runs:	251
Lifts:	30 Total: 2 High Speed Gondola 1 Six Passenger Chairlift 8 High Speed Quad Chairlifts 5 Quad Chairlifts 2 Triple Chairlifts 5 Double Chairlifts 7 Surface Lifts
Cumulative Length:	about 200 kms (124 miles)
Hourly Lift Capacity:	approx. 46,000 total
Racing:	NASTAR & fun dual slalom

BANFF - NORQUAY

Starting with the first ski runs cut in 1926, Ski Norquay now encompasses a wide variety of terrain to suit everyone. Terrain ranges from gentle beginner runs that provide areas to build confidence and skill, to heart pounding double black diamond runs that will challenge any expert. Norquay's long-standing reputation for challenge is based on the first runs you see upon approaching the area: a quintet of super-steep, mogul-studded freefalls served by the original Norquay double chair. For hardcore Norquay regulars, no runs anywhere can match Upper Lone Pine and Gun Run, a dynamite black-diamond duo as demanding as any trails in the Rockies. Memorial Bowl isn't a bowl at all but a generous, consistent swath with an average 34-degree pitch that rarely feels the blade of a snowcat. Even the North American, the easiest of these runs, legitimately earns its black diamond. Three more chairs climb up parallel ridges and serve the area's beginner & intermediate runs. In addition to a small, sheltered beginner slope, you'll find the Cascade Quad chair which services most of the beginner terrain and provides access to Spirit quad chair and to the long Pathfinder Express quad. This site of the resort offers a variety of long groomed cruising runs intermediate & expert. Because the terrain lies deep in a valley under some very steep summits, it has a really rugged and interesting feeling. Norquay also provides some of the most weather sheltered terrain in the area.

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SUNSHINE VILLAGE   Blessed with abundant, natural snow, Sunshine Village is renowned for it's lengthy ski season from mid-November until late May. Located just a 15 minute drive from the world-class resort town of Banff, skiers & riders can hop aboard a new high-speed 8 passenger gondola and arrive to over 3,300 acres of stunning alpine terrain in under 13 minutes. Located at the top of the Continental Divide, the majority of the terrain at Sunshine Village is above 7,000 feet, far above the hustle & bustle of the valley below. Wide-open cruising runs with views of 2 provinces offers an unforgettable experience. Advanced skiers and riders will enjoy the steeps of Goat's Eye Mountain with it's abundance of glades, cruisers and bump runs. Lift lineups are never an issue at Sunshine Village as the resort features 12 different lifts including seven modern quad chairs - the most in the Canadian Rockies. Experience a unique stay at 7000 feet in the newly renovated rooms of the Sunshine Inn, Banff's only ski-in ski-out hotel. Trail Map Webcams Snow School Children's Programs Rentals Terrain Park Snow Report Sunshine Village Stats Hours of Operation 9:00am - 4:00pm daily Gondola Hours 8:00am - 5:30pm Mon-Thurs (weekends extended) Projected Opening Nov 8, 2007 Vertical 1070 meters (3514 feet) Base Elevation 1660 meters (5440 feet) Peak Elevation 2730 meters (8954 feet) Acreage 3358 acres Average Snowfall 914 cm (360 in) Snowmaking N/A Trails 107 runs Terrain 20% Beginner 55% Intermediate 25% Advanced Longest Run 8 kms (5 miles) Cumulative Length of Runs Approximately 82 kms (52 miles) Lifts 1 High speed 8 Passenger Gondola 5 High speed Quad Chairlifts 2 Quad Chairlifts 1 Triple Chairlift 1 Double Chairlift 2 Surface Lifts Lift Capacity Approximately 20,000 people/hour Ski School Group & Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons Learn to Ski & Snowboard Packages Racing Dual-Slaloms Daycare Available for kids 19 months to 6 years Equipment Rentals Available at the area featuring Salomon Ski & snowboards

LAKE LOUISE

As Canada's largest single ski area, Lake Louise offers skiers and boarders unlimited possibilities. With four mountain faces, 4200 skiable acres, 139 named trails and the newly-installed 6-person Grizzly Express Gondola, 'the Lake' is hard to beat. Lake Louise has it all, from gentle, perfectly groomed beginner runs to double black diamonds rated "the best super steeps in the country" (Ski Canada Magazine). Uniquely, there are green, blue and black runs down from every chair which allow beginners as well as intermediates and experts to enjoy the whole immense Louise experience. With abundant natural snow, backed up by Canada's largest snowmaking system, Louise guarantees skiing from early November to mid May. The Lake's huge, wide open bowls which lay claim to some of the driest, lightest snow in North America, are home to the Canadian Powder 8 Championships. Lake Louise enjoys the honour of prestigous Gold Medals from Ski Magazine in Scenery, Terrain, Challenge and Value. Enjoy stunning panoramas from one of four spacious on-mountain lodges.

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