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The Rocky Mountains have some of the best skiing terrain in North
America. With its picturesque alpine surroundings, glistening snow-capped
mountains, first class resorts and hotels, and thousands of acres
of skiing terrain, the Rocky Mountains are truly a skier's paradise.
Within
the protected wilderness of Banff National Park, Banff/Lake Louise
offers 3 ski areas and two towns (Banff and Lake Louise). World famous
Canadian Rockies powder is available for one of the longest, consistent
ski/snowboard seasons in the world with opening in early November
and operations until late in May each year.
Your ski package includes a tri-area multi-day interchangeable lift
pass for Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Ski Banff @ Norquay.
Lake Louise: Ranked as one of the top resorts in North America,
Lake Louise is the mountain with the most. With over 4,000 skiable
acres, 105 runs, 11 lifts, 4 unique day lodges, and 4 mountain faces,
this mountain will keep you entertained. Lake Louise has exceptional
variety of terrain and is accessible to skiers of all levels. Every
chair services a beginner, intermediate and expert run and snowboarders
can enjoy "The Jungle", North America's largest terrain
park.
Sunshine Village: Some of the deepest and fluffiest powder
in the Canadian Rockies can be enjoyed at Sunshine Village, with a
consistent snowfall of pure powder, averaging more than 30 feet of
natural snow per year. Sunshine's stunning upper alpine terrain offers
thousands of vertical feet of wide open bowls, glades and carved runs
through the forests, boasting a variety of double black diamond runs
to compliment its wide choice of expert, intermediate and beginner
skiing runs.
Ski Banff@ Norquay: Only 10 minutes from downtown, Ski Banff
@ Norquay is where you will find local families skiing and snowboarding.
Norquay has a variety of beginner, intermediate and expert terrain
spread over 31 runs. Ski and snowboard hosts offer free mountain tours
twice daily.
Come to Banff/Lake Louise and ski the famous Rocky Mountain powder!
Ski
Area Information
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Lake
Louise
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Sunshine
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Banff
@ Norquay
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Total
Lifts
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12
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12
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5
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Total
Trails
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105
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91
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31
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Skiable
Acres
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4,200
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3,168
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190
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Vertical
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3,267
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3,514
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1,650
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Avg.
Snowfall
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142"
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360"
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120"
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2006/2007 Packages:
Accommodations
Multi-day interchangeable lift pass
Daily transport to/from hotel and ski areas (except Canmore)
Room tax and service charges
Does not include 7% GST
2006/07
Prices are per person in
Canadian
dollars
Based
on 4 nights/3 days skiing
Based on double occupancy
Currency conversion
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Seasons:
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Early
Bird
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Value
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Holiday
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Value
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Regular
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Spring
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Open-Dec.14
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Dec.
15-22
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Dec.
23-Jan.7
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Jan.
8-28
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Jan.
29 -Apr.8
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Apr.12-close
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Packages
can vary by # of night's stay and type of accommodations.
Phone at 1-877-851-0903 or
email at
info@
ddholidayscanada.com
for
more information.
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Douglas Fir Resort
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Starting
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$199 pp/day |
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Only
5 minutes from downtown Banff, the non-smoking units have a full
modern kitchen and most have a wood-burning fireplace with free
firewood. Room types include studio, loft, one-bedroom and one-bedroom
lofts. Amenities include outdoor barbecues, limited indoor parking,
coin laundry, convenience store, liquor store, 2 indoor water
slides, indoor pool, 2 jacuzzi's and more! |
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Starting
at:
$119 pp/night
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Canmore
Condominiums
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Located
just minutes from downtown Canmore, the extremely spacious two
and three bedroom chalets have all the creature comforts you'll
want - or need - while visiting this Rocky Mountain playground.
The tastefully decorated units have breathtaking views, balcony
or patio, private entry and ample storage. Cozy living rooms
are furnished with a double sofa bed, and colour cable television.
Many units have gas fireplaces. The completely equipped kitchens
include full stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and
dining area. The outdoor hot tub compliments the units to make
this your home-away-from home in the Canadian Rockies. No shuttle
transport from Canmore to ski hills.
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Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
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Starting
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$183 pp/night |
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Nestled
at the base of picturesque Rundle and Cascade Mountains, just
4 km from downtown Banff, the resort is is close enough for
quick access to town, yet far enough to enjoy all the pleasures
of a mountain retreat. Amenities include a fully equipped exercise
room, two squash courts, indoor pool, indoor & outdoor hot
tubs and sauna, and complimentary shuttle every hour to downtown
Banff.
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Starting
at:
$199 pp/day
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Fairmont
Banff Springs Hotel
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Few
hotels in the world can rival the majesty, hospitality and
scenery of The Fairmont Banff Springs. Its unique blend of
opulence and seclusion has been a symbol of Rocky Mountain
magnificence for more than a century. Styled after a Scottish
baronial castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs offers stunning
vistas, unparalleled skiing, classic cuisine and Willow Stream,
a world class European-style spa. Experience timeless beauty
and luxurious comfort in a pristine wilderness.
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