Town of Banff

Activities & Clubs

Alpine Club of Canada
P: 403.678.3200
This club is great if you like hiking, climbing and other similar outdoor activities. Memberships range from $21 to $120. This is the place you call if you want to book a backcountry hut. Get a few friends together, book a hut and hike in!
More information: Alpine Club of Canada website

Banff Springs Golf Course:
This is a 27 hole golf course.
Phone: 403.762.6801
 
Banff Tennis Club:
Jay Simpson
Simpson2@telusplanet.net
Runs May through September annually at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Camping in Banff:
There are many beautiful Campgrounds in Banff. There is Tunnel Mountain Campground on Tunnel Mountain Road, Two Jack Campground on the Minnewanka Loop Road, and Johnson’s Campground.
 
Camping Equipment:
Monod Sports and Mountain Magic
 
Dog sledding:
Snowy Owl Dog Sled Tours  Phone:  403.678.4369
 
Heli Tours:
See the Rockies from a new perspective!
Alpine Helicopters LTD
Phone:403.678.4802
 
Hiking:
There are a variety of hiking trails in and around Banff. They vary from easy walking trails to extreme up hill hikes. There is something for everyone. Grab a “Trails in Banff” guide from the Town Hall located on 110 Bear Street.
 
Horseback riding:
Holiday on Horseback
Phone:  403.762.4551
 
Kayaking and Canoeing: www.aquabatics.com 
To purchase or rent Kayaks or canoes.
You can go canoeing on Vermillion Lakes. Go to the Canoe docks on Bow Avenue.

Mountain Biking:
Many of the mountain bike trails have been closed but there are still a few on Tunnel Mountain and Stoney Squaw that are open. Keep informed on trail closures by getting a map from the Parks Tourism Office on Banff Avenue. There is a $2000 fine if you are caught by Parks on a closed trail!
 
Raft Trips & Tours:
Hydra-River Guides LTD- 403.762.4554
Rocky Mountain Raft Tours- 403.762.3632
Kootenay River runners- 403.762.5385
 
Sally Borden Fitness & Recreation:
The Banff Centre offers in Sally Borden Fitness & Recreation unparalleled facilities to accommodate a wide range of activities and interests including:

• Indoor Climbing Gym
• 25 m Swimming Pool
• 2500 sq. ft. Fitness Centre
• Squash Court
• Full Court Gymnasium
• Massage, Physiotherapy & Fitness Services
• Highly trained staff at The Sally Borden offer superior health and fitness programming and services that meet a variety of needs such as drop-in aerobics, yoga, pilates, fitness consultation and assessment, personal training, massage and physical therapy.

Phone:  403.762.6450
http://www.banffcentre.ca/
 
Skiing and Snowboarding:
Parks and Pipes - ski, snowboard, skate and mountain bike terrain parks
Sunshine Village Ski Area:   403.760.5280
Lake Louise:  403.522.3555
Norquay:  403.762.4421
Biglines  - News, events, photos, conditions and more for skiers and snow boarders
 
Need to Buy or rent ski equipment:
Glacier Ski shop, Inns of Banff Ski Shop, Lake Louise Ski Area, Monod’s sports, Mountain Magic, The Ski Stop, Snow Tips Ski Rental & Repairs, Sunshine Village, Ultimate Ski & Ride, Norquay.
 
Ski Retail:
Abominable, Boot Wizard, Lake Louise Ski Area, Mountain Magic.
 
Snowboard Retail:
Abominable 403.762.2905, Mountain Magic 403.762.2591, Rude Boys 403.762.8480, Rude Girls 403.760.4412, Showcase 403.760.5131, The Ski Stop 403.762.5333, Unlimited 403.762.3725,
 
Skateboarding:
Banff has an outdoor skate park located at the Banff Recreation Centre on Norquay Road. It is open form mid May – mid Oct. Its $6 for drop in and $45 for a seasons pass. Its 24000 square feet and houses half pipes, mini pipes and ramps. You can skateboard, in line skate and ride BMX. Come and check it out!
 
Tour Companies:
*Giddy Goat Adventures does all sorts of tours geared towards backpackers. They have great snow safaris! Give them a call at 403.609.9992 for more information.
 
*Discover Banff Tours has a $5 local’s tour of Banff. Call them at 403.760.1299 for more information.
 
Yoga: The Bow Corridor Continuing Ed book that is free from the Town Hall has a variety of different Yoga classes each year. Check it out!