Ski trip with friends to Banff AB

A December 2003 trip to Banff by JGeddes

Quote: Small group of friends go for a weekend of snowboarding and relaxing.

Ski trip with friends to Banff AB

Overview

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Some great things to try are the gondalas to the top of Sulfer Mountain, skiing at Lake Louise, Ferinie, WinterGreen, and Sunshine, and the Calgary Stampede in the summer is a great family trip.

Quick Tips:

Visit during the Calgary Stampede if coming during the summer months. Calgary is close to Banff and has a very exciting 10-day carnival during the summer. Great for the family. Book early during winter.

Best Way To Get Around:

Transportation is very easy around Banff. You can walk all over and take shuttle buses to and from ski hills.

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Fairmont Banff Springs

Hotel | "Banff Springs Hotel"

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An amazing place in an amazing town. The service is great and the rooms are just right. The view is amazing. The building is very neat and has great restaurants and shopping on-site.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on December 16, 2003

Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta T1L1J4
(403) 762-2211

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Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Hotel

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Good place to stay. It has ski rental and a restaurant on-site, and a shuttle bus to and from the hill every morning. Rooms are not too huge but sized right. Clean rooms and friendly staff is also a plus.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 16, 2003

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
1029 BANFF AVE
Banff, Alberta T1L1A2
403-762-5531

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Grizzly House

Restaurant | "The Grizzley House"

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Very fun restaurant with a great selection of food. You select from a wide range of meat, vegetables, and seafood. They then bring a hot rock heated to 1500 F, and you cook your food with a wide selection of sauces. Really fun and a great way to try Alberta AAA beef.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on December 16, 2003

Grizzly House
207 Banff Avenue
Banff, Alberta T0L 0C0
(403) 762-4055

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Saltlik

Restaurant

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Very nice, laid-back place with a great selection of drinks and food. I had a great turkey sandwich that could have made all four of us full. I really enjoyed the meal, and will go back again.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 16, 2003

Saltlik
221 Bear St
Banff, Alberta
(403) 762-2467

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Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Restaurant | "The Keg"

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Great place to try world famous AAA Alberta beef. They're also known for a great Ceasar drink. Very popular restaurant all over Alberta, and prices are fair.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 16, 2003

Keg Steakhouse & Bar
117 Banff Ave
Banff, Alberta
(403) 760-3030

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Spaghetti Cascade Plaza

Restaurant | "Old Spaghetti factory"

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Great bang for your buck. You get salad, bread, pasta, desert, and coffee for a very reasonable price. Great quality and very good tasting. Can't go wrong visiting The Old Spaghetti Factory.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 16, 2003

Spaghetti Cascade Plaza
317 Banff Ave
Banff, Alberta
(403) 762-8484

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Aurora Nightclub

Attraction | "Aurura"

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Banff is the most popular night club. Great place to meet people from all over the world and have a great time. Canadians are very friendly so you are always having a great time. Busy most nights and good prices.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 16, 2003

Aurora Nightclub
110 Banff Avenue
Banff, Alberta T0L 0C0
+1 403 760 5300

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Lake Louise Ski Area

Attraction | "Lake Louise"

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Great hill with tons of fresh snow. Never too crowded and very nice locals. It has a great snowboard park and fun family hill. Good for beginner to advanced.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 16, 2003

Lake Louise Ski Area
Junction of TransCanada Highway and Highway 93
Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 0C0
+1 403 522 3555

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Breathtaking Views

Story/Tip

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Banff is a very beautiful place to visit, and I highly recommend seeing it for yourself. I travel to Banff at least three times a year to either fish, golf, or ski. The sights are perfect. The people are great and there's lots of wildlife to be seen.