11 Cheap Winter Activities To Add To Your Banff Bucket List This Month
Ice castles, snow slides, and frozen waterfalls!
Once the snow arrives, Canada transforms into a winter wonderland. One of the best spots to enjoy all the frozen sights is Banff. But don't just take our word for how fantastic this area of Alberta is. We've gathered up some photos of Banff in the winter to show you breathtaking it is.
When you think of Banff, the first thing that comes to mind might be their famous ski slopes. But when the below zero temperatures arrive, this charming spot offers plenty of fun activities to enjoy.
The Rocky Mountain town is full of festivals and fun. With places to check out ice castles, snow sculptures and other icy creations —you'll feel like you've stepped into a fantasy land of ice and snow.
Throughout the coldest months, you can also satisfy your need for adventure. For example, you can hike to frozen waterfalls, or up mountains to incredible lookout points.
Another top pick is visiting Alberta's largest tube park. Here you can race down the hill on slides made out of snow.
To help you plan your trip to Banff, here are 11 photographs of Banff that will inspire you to get outside this winter, no matter how cold:
Race Down Slides Made Out of Snow
Price: $37
Address: Mount Norquay's Tube Park, #2 Mt Norquay Rd., Banff, AB
Why You Need To Go: It is Alberta's largest tube and has eight slides where you can race your friends.
See Massive Snow Sculptures
Price: Free
When: Wednesday, January 15 to Sunday, January 26, 2020
Address: Multiple locations in Banff (Mount Norquay, Banff Sunshine Village & Banff High School), AB
Why You Need To Go: Talented sculptures will make colossal sculptures out of snow, and you'll be able to explore the art for free.
Relax at a Hot Spring
Price: $8.48
Address: 1 Mountain Ave., Banff, AB
Why You Need To Go: Within this hot spring you can enjoy picture-perfect views of the snowy mountains.
Visit Fairy-tale Worthy Ice Castles
Price: Free Monday to Friday and weekends before 10 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m. Otherwise $13.00 per person.
When: Wednesday, January 15 to Sunday, January 26, 2020
Address: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 111 Lake Louise Dr., Lake Louise, AB
Why You Need To Go: You'll feel like you've entered a fantasy land as you see the castles made out of ice.
Enjoy Skating in a Winter Wonderland
Price: Free (included in $ 10.00-day pass), during Ice Magic there is an entry fee on weekends before 10 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m.
Address: Lake Louise, Banff, AB
Why You Need To Go: You'll be able to enjoy the crisp air and mountain views as you glide across the ice.
Incredible Skiing and Snowboarding
Price: $104.00+
Address: 1 Sunshine Access Rd., Banff, AB
Why You Need To Go: Banff has three amazing ski resorts where you can enjoy the best views of the Canadian Rockies.
Ride a Gondola to the Top of a Mountain
Price: $53.00+
Address: 100 Mountain Ave., Banff, AB
Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy a relaxing gondola ride to the Sulphur Mountain summit where you can enjoy amazing lookout points.
See Sculptures Made Out of Ice
Price: $13.00 in the peak period. Free weekdays, or weekends before 10 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m
When: Wednesday, January 15 to Sunday, January 26, 2020
Address: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 111 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise, AB
Why You Need To Go: For the 12-day Ice Magic festival, you can visit the breathtaking sculptures made entirely out of ice.