Banff & Lake Louise
Ski Vacation Guide
A FIRST TIMER’S GUIDE
Quickly discover the best of the Canadian Rockies!
Everything you need to know to discover this winter wonderland and to
choose Banff and Lake Louise in Banff National Park for your next ski vacation.
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Calgary International Airport – Get to the Rockies Sooner!
If you want to fly to Banff, the closest airport is located in Calgary, Alberta. Frequent direct flights connect Calgary International Airport (YYC) to many cities across Canada, the US, UK, and the rest of the world. From there, the town of Banff is an easy 90 minute drive along the all-weather, four-lane Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy #1). Lake Louise is a scenic 45 minutes further west.
Frequent airport transfer services are available between Calgary International Airport and Banff-Lake Louise hotels – this can be booked with your package with our reservations specialists.
Reasons to visit Banff and Lake Louise
Map of the Area

Accomodation Options – Where to Stay
Ski Resort Access

Easy access to ski hills and around town!
Banff and Lake Louise offer a variety of shuttles and a user-friendly public bus system. All three ski areas offer daily shuttle service that run from Banff with pick up points conveniently located throughout the town. Daily Ski Shuttles are free for guests with a SkiBig3 Lift Ticket.
The town of Banff is easy to navigate on foot but, if you aren’t feeling up to it, traveling within town is made easy with a public transit system (ROAM) that runs 3 different lines as well as a regional service to the neighbouring town of Canmore. Fares are between $2 and $6 per ride depending on your destination.