Banff Sunshine is just over 16km away and Lake Louise Ski Resort, the biggest ski area, is just under 65km from town. Each has varied terrain to suit all levels from beginner to expert.

The iconic town of Banff (and its sister city, Canmore, located 20 minutes away outside the park boundary) is a perfect staging ground for skiing and ski mountaineering within the Canadian Rockies.

Reid Irwin, 11, enjoys the powder and the scenery in Banff National Park. The region's ski season runs through late April.(Brian Irwin / Special Contributor) Reid's eyes stretched wide as half ...

Banff National Park is home to three of the world's finest ski resorts; Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village. That's almost 8,000 acres of terrain on one tri-area lift ticket.

The Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of Banff's most popular ski locales and one of the largest ski areas in North America. It encompasses four mountains, 164 runs – including a 5-mile run – 11 ...

An internationally known ski resort in Banff National Park has signed new site guidelines that include a plan for future growth — despite having grave concerns with it.