The soaring peaks, dense coniferous forests and abundant wildlife are a Canadian institution.

When many people hear of Canada, the first place that springs to mind is the Canadian Rockies. The soaring peaks, dense coniferous forests and abundant wildlife are a Canadian institution. Banff town site sits within Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest and most spectacular Heritage Site. Home to many of the nation’s most famous landmarks, densely populated with wildlife, Banff is full of opportunities for relaxation and adventure. The Canadian Rockies landscape is rugged, consisting of towering black mountains, deep blue and white glaciers and alpine tundra. The valley bottoms are densely carpeted with spruce and pine trees, and fast flowing rivers churn through their centres.

If you visit the Lake Louise area you will see why each year more than 3.5 million visitors come to enjoy the unique feeling of the Canadian Rockies. The Lake Louise ski resort shares the same valley as the village and is only a few minutes from any village hotel. Banff/Lake Louise promises memorable skiing and snowboarding amidst the world’s most awesome scenery and breathtaking slopes. World-famous dry Canadian Rockies powder is available for one of the longest, consistent ski/snowboard seasons in the world, from early November to late May.

Combining wild alpine beauty with first-class amenities, few places in the world have such stunning scenery as the Canadian Rockies, and fewer still offer the warm hospitality and excellent service you can enjoy in Banff and Lake Louise.

When to travel to the Canadian Rockies

In the Canadian Rockies snow is possible all year round, although in summer it’s usually only at higher altitudes. The weather is best during the mid-June to mid-September period. If hiking is your passion, remember that high altitude trails may be snow covered well into June. For skiers, travel anytime between December and April for guaranteed snow.