This can be done through Brewster Adventures. You may also enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride in the meadows near the Town of Banff. Enjoy the views of the majestic snow-covered Cascade Mountain and Mount Rundle , while you cozy up to your loved ones. End your sleigh ride with a warm drink next to a crackling campfire.
Advance reservations are also recommended. Nordic skiing, or cross country skiing, is the perfect way to get in some physical activity while immersing yourself in the winter wonderland that is Banff National Park. With so many trails to choose from in Banff National Park and the surrounding area, the hardest part will be figuring out where to go.
For inspiration, we recommend these easy Banff cross-country ski trails. If you are new to the sport, Canmore Nordic Center is a world-class Olympic facility that offers lessons through Trail Sports. Lake Louise area also has cross-country ski lessons and a multitude of trails guaranteed to challenge all levels.
With three world-class ski resorts within easy driving distance, choose one to spend a few days at or check out all three. Get Banff ski equipment rentals delivered to your hotel. There are several opportunities in Banff and the surrounding area to see a frozen waterfall, some more closeup than others. Icewalking tours are one of the most popular activities in Banff. The Johnston Canyon icewalk is an excellent choice and can be done during the day , or as an extra-special evening icewalk.
The Grotto Canyon icewalk , located near Canmore, will take you along a frozen creek bed up a narrow canyon to frozen waterfalls. These icewalks can be booked through Discover Banff Tours or done on your own. Ice spikes can also be rented in Banff. Looking for a uniquely Canadian winter activity in Banff National Park? Look no further than dogsledding in Banff or Lake Louise. Even kids over 2 years old, can go dog sledding, making it a fun family activity in Banff National Park in winter.
Just make sure everyone is dressed extra warm, to keep the experience as enjoyable as possible. Complete with a gondola ride, insane mountain views and a mountain boardwalk, the Banff Gondola is one of the best things to do in Banff in winter.
In the cold winter months, the rooftop observation deck has deck chairs and fire pits so you can comfortably enjoy the views. With interactive exhibits inside and a stroll along the Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk, this is a Banff winter experience for the entire family.
If you are tired of watching others doing all the ice climbing, or just feeling extra adventurous, give it a try yourself.
The Canadian Rockies is the perfect place to give this sport a try. Alpine Air Adventures offers ice climbing instructions for complete beginners and all other ranges of skill levels. If you visit Banff in January , add this winter festival in Banff to your must-do list. With the Victoria Glacier as the backdrop, ice carvers around the world come to compete. The ice sculptures are nothing short of amazing! If possible, visit before the snow flies to capture these pieces of ice art at their very best.
This is one of the best times of the year to stay at the iconic Chateau Lake Louise. If you are craving more sculptures, visit the town of Banff to see the snow sculptures on Bear Street. For , this winter festival will take place January 20 — See all winter activities during SnowDays in Banff. After all that time playing out in the snow, give your body a soak in the Banff Upper Hot Springs. As you sink deeper into the water, you can say goodbye to all those aches from playing hard on the ski hill or exploring the Banff snowshoe trails.
Check Parks Canada website for updates. There are still plenty of animals around for wildlife viewing. Though very rare, you might see a wolf, cougar or a lynx. Improve your chances to see Banff wildlife by joining a knowledgeable local guide on a 3-hour winter wildlife and sightseeing tour. Please respect all animals by keeping your distance and never feeding an animal or trying to entice it closer. Visit the many shops in Banff and find a spot for lunch with an incredible view.
Alternatively, walk along the river to get a view of Bow Falls. The best way to do this is to grab a coffee or hot chocolate, near a fire where you can take in the view.
Take yourself on a self-guided photography tour of Banff and area. Since the days are short with only 8 hours of daylight in winter, catching one of the spectacular sunrises or sunsets is a lot easier. Sunsets are equally as easy to catch while they are happening around 5pm. The easiest place to catch a stunning sunrise in Banff is at Vermillion Lakes.
Two Jack Lake is another alternative, just 10 minutes from the Banff townsite. To learn more about the types of cookies this website uses, see our Privacy Policy.
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Most often you will see elk and bighorn sheep, and November is the last month to see wildlife out in the open before they hibernate for winters. Hiking is possible all year round in Banff. We have included the full list in our Banff activities guide for winter. For a more adventurous time in Banff in November, why not go ice walking.
Johnston Canyon and Grotto Canyon are perfect for that. Norquay are the most popular places to enjoy the ski season. Although resorts will be open, depending on the amount of snowfall in that year for November you may or may not experience a great skiing season.
December on-wards, the snow accumulated in the mountain valley is perfect for ski-related activities. In November, because of snowfall, you can experience fewer crowds on the streets and the lakes. The hiking trails that are open will be covered in snow and can be slippery when the temperature warms up during the day.
As we mentioned above, use this time in Banff for pampering yourself in the mountains, relax in a spa, soak those views minus the crowds and go on rejuvenating winter hikes and ice walk tours. Banff is one of our favorite places to visit.
We hope you enjoyed this post on our experiences in Banff in November. Here are some additional resources for Canadian Rockies trip planning in general — Canada destination expert! Mayuri has a graduate degree in History and is an MBA. She loves traveling the world, capturing historical nuances, and discussing that over a cup of coffee with her husband, Salil. She currently resides in Edmonton, Canada, and plots travel plans to Europe, the Americas, and beyond.
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