Banff is nestled in the Canadian Rockies, which you are sure to fall in love with. It’s both a National Park and a UNESCO world heritage site; Banff National Park dramatically transforms into a winter wonderland that beacons your sense of adventure. The bright white snow blankets the streets and the air carries a certain cold crispness as you window shop the boutiques. You’ll likely catch a glimpse of deer as they casually walk along the main streets. Banff offers much more than fresh mountain air and glacier water. Our favourite ways to tour this mountain village full of charm during the winter include hot springs, distillery tours, and hiking up some of the most famous Rockies. Here’s how to explore Banff National Park in the winter. Where to Stay in Banff National Park Moose Hotel & Suites is Banff’s newest 4-star hotel in Canada’s heartland. It’s located on Banff’s…
Moose Hotel & Suites in Banff National Park
Moose Hotel & Suites is Banff’s newest 4-star hotel in Canada’s heartland. It’s located on Banff’s Main Avenue and is incredibly close to the downtown area with restaurants and boutiques. The hotel has 174 guest suites and hotel rooms with options for kitchen nooks, and rooms that are pet-friendly. With 1- and 2-bedroom options, you can comfortably fit up to six adults in one of the rooftop suites. All guests receive complimentary parking, bus passes, and wifi. The hotel has natural and intuitive architectural designs, as well as warm and cozy artwork that emphasizes Canada’s most dramatically antlered animal, the moose. Featuring impressive popular amenities such as the lovely Meadow Spa & Pools, spacious indoor swimming pool, bright fitness centre, and private outdoor heated rooftop pools showcasing spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, there are plenty of active and relaxing options steps from your own suite. Pacini Italian Restaurant is…
How to Enjoy Lake Louise in the Winter
Lake Louise is famous for its beautiful glacial watercolours throughout the year and its as beautiful as you could imagine, so when it comes to attractions at Banff National Park, this turquoise lake is hard to beat. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise offers many excursions and adventures to the public in addition to their own guests. What to do at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the Winter The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise wants to connect you to the spirit of winter with their events and excursions. During early winter, canoes are a historic way to experience paddling around the lake and offer the most iconic photos of the Victoria Glacier. On a cloudless day, the aquamarine colour of the water is as dramatic and pristine as expected and you can rent these bright red canoes hourly. When the lake freezes over later in the winter season, there is an…