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Digital Banff’s key to Banff, Alberta, Canada

activities

Things to do in Banff National Park.

44 sites - updated January 25, 2005

The date in italics is when the site was last checked


Alpine Anglers

An essential site for anglers, from a local fisherman.

November 16 2003

Alpine Club of Canada

Canada’s national mountaineering organization.

November 16 2003

Avalanche information from Parks Canada

During avalanche season, current reports for Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks.

November 27 2003

Avalanche terrain ratings for the mountain National Parks

The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale attempts to measure how serious the landscape is, from the perspective of avalanche hazards. Traditional models for measuring avalanche danger are based largely on the stability of snow, which changes regularly in relation to the weather – from day to day, or even hour to hour.

December 3 2004

Back of Beyond Adventure Company

Back-country tours on snowshoes, skis, or by foot; accommodation packages.

November 16 2003

Banff Adventure Centre

No nonsense approach to route advice and an endless source of route information. “I only use certified guests and can proudly say we have never killed anybody that didn’t need killing.”

October 26 2003

Banff Centre

Post-secondary educational institution offering programs in the arts, leadership development, and mountain culture, as well as extensive public programming, a conference centre, and recreational services.

May 19 2004

Banff Fishing Unlimited

Guiding and outfitting service.

November 16 2003

Banff Gondola

Information about the gondola, hours and dates of operation, prices, and a view from the peak updated every 10 minutes during daylight.

January 25 2004

Banff Hockey Academy

Hockey program for student athletes.

November 16 2003

Banff Park Museum National Historic Site

A turn-of-the-century taxidermy collection the continues to thrill visitors curious about the mammals, birds, insects and fish found in the Canadian Rockies.

November 28 2003

Banff Springs Golf Course

Select Banff Springs from the menu. Course statistics, fees, contacts.

November 28 2003

Banff trail conditions

Trail and camping information.

November 28 2003

Bow Valley Ultimate

Information for local Ultimate enthusiasts.

February 1 2004

Brewster Rocky Mountain Adventures

Sleigh rides, horse rides, mountain lodges and ranches, barbeque catering. Descriptions, rates, history. Form for reservations and information.

November 29 2003

Brewster Transportation

Sightseeing, tours, hotels, for groups and individuals. Operating in Banff for over 100 years.

November 29 2003

Canadian Mountain Experience

A variety of ski packages, including resort and heli-skiing.

September 12 2003

Canadian Mountain Holidays

Banff-based company offering heli-skiing, heli-hiking, and heli-mountaineering.

October 27 2004

Canadian Rockies Biking

Featuring a 6-day bike trip from Banff to Jasper.

September 12 2003

Canadian Rockies Hot Springs

Bathe in the “Sacred water of the mountain.” Hot Springs are located at Banff, Jasper, and Radium.

August 16 2003

Discover Banff Tours

Provides daily interpretive tours to small groups.

December 7 2003

FlyfishingBanff.com

Fly fishing and ice fishing tours with Big Jim Dykstra. Phone and email contact.

September 12 2003

Great Divide Nature Interpretation

Half day and full day guided hikes by experienced naturalists in the Lake Louise area.

September 12 2003

Hiking vacations in the Canadian Rockies

Offers day and overnight hikes, ranging from easy hikes along valley bottoms to challenging treks over long distance.

November 24 2003

Holiday on Horseback

Reservation request online. Includes winter activities.

September 29 2003

Lake Louise Ski Resort

The Rockies biggest. Activities year-round.

August 16 2003

Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours

Guided fishing and sightseeing trips on the only lake in Banff National Park that allows power boats.

December 7 2003

Mountain Magic Equipment

Outdoor gear for the serious outdoors person and the weekend enthusiast. On-line store.

November 11 2003

Photo Traveller: Banff

Text-only page with information on photo opportunities in the Banff area.

November 11 2003

Purewest Adventures and Tours

First class accommodations, unusual tours, luxury adventures, weddings in out-of-the-ordinary locations.

September 12 2003

Rocky Mountain Books

Specializing in climbing, hiking, biking, skiing and paddling sports, wilderness travel, GPS, and avalanche safety.

November 14 2003

Ski Banff - Lake Louise - Sunshine

Mount Norquay, Lake Louise, and Sunshine.

August 16 2003

Ski Odyssey Online

Links to basic information about Sunshine, Norquay, and Lake Louise ski hills (plus other ski resorts).

November 14 2003

Skoki Lodge

Wilderness lodge situated in a high alpine region near Lake Louise. Access via an 11 kilometre trail.

December 7 2003

Snow report - Ski Banff Lake Louise

During the ski season, provides an up-to-date report for Mount Norquay, Lake Louise, and Sunshine.

November 24 2003

Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours

Descriptions, bookings.

December 7 2003

Sunshine Village Ski Resort

Maps of ski runs, current event information, ski cam.

September 28 2003

Tightwad Tours

Source for budget ski accommodation and packages in Banff.

November 11 2003

Ultimate Rockies Vacations

Full service destination management company, offers accommodation, activities and tours, recreational property management, realty services, professional event management, incentive travel, custom tour packages, concierge services and other services.

August 13 2004

Upper Bow Fly Fishing Company

Guide services to fly fishing on the headwaters of the world famous blue ribbon Bow River.

July 31 2004

Weddings by Ranger Rick

Who else will marry you on the top of a mountain?

January 25 2004

Willow Root Nature Tours

Environmental education, assessment, audit, and research.

January 25 2004

Willow Stream: the Spas at Fairmont

Opulent spa at the Banff Springs Hotel. Numerous packages are available.

November 11 2003

ZeeLINX

ZeeLINX is a complete travel planning and concierge service, offering tour packages and customized itineraries for both independent travelers and corporate travel events in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Jasper and Kananaskis. Consult the area encyclopaedia, browse a range of vacation packages, or use the interactive vacation planner to create your own customized dream vacation.

June 18 2004


 
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