Banff/Lake Louise Lodging

Located in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world famous Fairmont Banff Springs hotel stands as a landmark in the picturesque alpine town of Banff, Alberta. Canada's "Castle in the Rockies" has been providing legendary hospitality to guests for more than 125 years. Fairmont Banff Springs is a year-round luxury mountain resort that offers a championship golf course during the summer, unparalleled skiing nearby in the winter, the award winning European-style Willow Stream Spa, and authentically local dining experiences.

Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is located in Alberta's Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is recognized globally for progressive environmental stewardship and responsible tourism. Originally built as a base for outdoor enthusiasts and alpinists over 100 years ago, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a year-round luxury mountain resort offering guided mountain tours, world-class skiing in the winter, scenic hiking and canoe activities in the summer, kid's camp, a luxury spa, and exceptional dining experiences. Discover endless outdoor recreational activities including hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking and river rafting in the summer; downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and horse drawn sleigh rides in the winter.

Just a few steps from the quaint streets and abundant restaurants, shops and nightlife of downtown Banff, Elk + Avenue Hotel brings an upscale twist to the classic mountain escape. Contemporary rooms pair clean minimalist design with cozy Rocky Mountain-inspired elements to create ideal accommodations for exploring the best of Banff. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing après-ski sanctuary or a big night on the town, Elk + Avenue Hotel is a great home base.

In the heart of Banff, the Mount Royal Hotel offers 133, comfortably appointed and recently renovated guest rooms. All rooms have air-conditioning, cable television, coffee maker, alarm clock, in-room electronic safe and iron/board. At Tony Roma's Restaurant, enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner while admiring some of the beautiful mountains of the Canadian Rockies. Or, enjoy a drink in the newly renovated Tony Roma’s lounge offering a cozy fireplace and flat screen television.

The Fox Hotel & Suites in Banff offers both hotel rooms and suites a short walk from downtown Banff. The Hotel’s centerpiece is the wonderful hot pool built as a grotto. Additional amenities include a restaurant and bar, underground heated parking, a fitness room, and guest laundry facilities.

The Banff Voyager Inn, located on Banff Avenue, offers clean, comfortable accommodations in a warm, friendly environment at affordable prices. Amenities include an outdoor heated pool, indoor hot tub, sauna, restaurant and bar, and complimentary underground parking.

A resort for all seasons, the Lake Louise Inn features a wide variety of hotel rooms, suites and condos set in a spectacular wooded setting with stunning views of the Canadian Rockies. Come and enjoy a great location near Lake Louise Village and the Lake Louise Ski Resort and experience the best of Banff National Park. Resort amenities include swimming pool, 3 hot tubs, fitness centre, 3 restaurants, wireless internet, ski repair area and ski storage and lock-up facilities, complimentary snowshoe rentals, board games, and Apres Ski BBQ and Bonfire with free marshmallows and hot chocolate. The village of Lake Louise is a five-minute walk from the hotel. The village features a variety of shops and services, including a post office, grocery store, camera shop, bookstore, and liquor store.

For over a century, the Brewster family has provided guests with premier hotel accommodations in the heart of downtown Banff, which is surrounded by the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains. Handcrafted, custom-made log furnishings, historic photos from the Brewster family archives, cowboy art and other western décor define the interior of the lodge. Comprised of 68 rooms and 9 suites, where you can start your day with complimentary continental breakfast the Brewster Mountain Lodge offers a serene retreat after a day of mountain adventures.

Resorts Visited: • Revelstoke Mountain Resort- IKON- 3 Days • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort- 1 Day • Lake Louise Ski Resort- IKON- 2 Days • Sunshine Ski Resort- IKON- 1 Day Inclusions: • 7 Days Lift Tickets • 8 Nights Accommodation In 3 Star Hotels (2,3 or 4 occupancy) • Park Passes • Hot Spring Entry Fees • Transportation In Coach Bus • Local Guides/ Trip Leaders 1:25 ratio

According to readers of Ski Canada magazine Sunshine Mountain Lodge is “The perfect foil for Canada’s Best Snow is Canada’s best rooms with a view. “Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies in Canada’s oldest and most famous national park, this eco-boutique hotel delivers extraordinary luxury and is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Accessed only by Gondola, the Sunshine Mountain Lodge is the only ski-in, ski-out hotel in the Banff and Lake Louise National Parks. It offers casual and fine dining, the area’s largest hot tub, and family-friendly activities. Additionally, the new West Wing offers rooms with in-floor heating, jetted tubs, large, flat-screen LCD TVs. Other amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi for guests, basic and high-performance equipment rentals, five onsite restaurants to choose from and a café, a gym and a plethora of organized activities and events, including snowshoe tours.Sunshine Village’s high-speed eight-passenger gondola, which runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, whisks guests from the base area parking lot up to the village in just 17 minutes. For non-skiers or non-snowboarders, gondola-only tickets are available. Sunshine Village is located in Banff National Park, just an hour and a half from Calgary, Alberta. Getting there from the Calgary International Airport is a snap by car or coach. Calgary International Airport is served by non-stop flights from major cities throughout the world including London, Frankfurt, Dallas, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Houston, San Francisco, Denver and Salt Lake City.