Town of Banff

Sledding and Tobogganing

Local kids get their sleds ready for another run down the toboggan hill behind the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, while skaters below enjoy the rink. Photo: Kevin Elliott

Banff National Park and Banff townsite have plenty of terrain that is ideal for tobogganing.

While locals in Banff and Lake Louise take advantage of backyards, side streets and parks for sledding throughout the winter, there are a few hills that have more of an official feel.

• The toboggan run behind the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel and next to Bow Falls in Banff offers prime tobogganing terrain, perfect for an afternoon of care-free winter fun with the kids or without. A bonfire pit is often blazing at the ice rink at the other end of the hill, so sledders don't have to go far to warm up.
  

• Banff's Cascade Ponds (on Minnewanka Lake Road) is another nice spot with smaller and slower hills that are perfect for toddlers.

Toboggans and sleds can be rented at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, and at Ski Tips in on Bear Street in downtown Banff. They are available for purchase at Banff's Home Hardware on Bear Street.