Town of Banff

Winter

Dog Sledding Fun on the Trails of Banff National Park Photo courtesy of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Banff is a great place to enjoy just about any winter outdoor activity you can imagine.

Banff National Park enjoys plenty of reliable snow and a relatively long winter recreation season. Although temperatures are often below freezing, we have regular warming trends called chinooks that relieve the cold, and often bring even more snow.

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Find out more about our most popular winter activities in Banff, including:

• Downhill Resort Skiing and Snowboarding
  
• Nordic Skiing - Cross-Country, Skate Skiing and Telemark
• Ice Skating
• Sledding and Tobogganing
• Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides
• Snowshoeing
• Dog Sledding
• Ice Fishing
  
• Ice Diving
• Snowmobile Tours