Town of Banff

WinterStart

Enjoying the snow at Banff's WinterStart Festival

Nov. 28 - Dec. 5, 2009

Every year, Banff and Lake Louise celebrate the start of winter with two weekends of events that are fun for both residents and visitors.

Christmas in the Rockies, Saturday December 5, 1 - 4 p.m.

Christmas in the Rockies is a family-oriented afternoon filled with holiday treats and a chance to meet Santa Claus. Bring the young ones to Cascade Plaza to enjoy...

• Christmas crafts
• face painting
• Santa Claus photos
• cookie decorating fun
• performance by Bow Valley Chorus
• Christmas tree decorating competition
• free popcorn

Santa Claus Parade of Lights, Saturday December 5, 5:30 p.m.

Banff's Santa Claus Parade is the perfect way to end a family day: lights twinkle under the Rocky Mountain sky, as a parade of holiday floats delights the crowds lining the streets of Banff Avenue.

Men's World Cup Ski Races, Sat. - Sun. November 28 & 29

Ladies' World Cup Ski Races, Fri. - Sun. December 4 - 6

At the World Cup alpine races in Lake Louise Ski Area, the fastest skiers in the world hurtle down the mountain at speeds that easily top 100 kilometres per hour. Two thrilling weekends of men’s and women’s ski racing.