Live amongst lively Canadian wildlife in summer

Although Banff is renowned for its status as a skiing and snowboarding destination, there’s still a lot to be seen by staying in this Alberta Rockies town during the warmer months. Attend the Evening Wildlife Safari to see elk, deer and coyotes, or visit the Grizzly Bear Refuge to meet an actual grizzly.

Families will love the Fox Hotel & Suites, which has a classic mountain atmosphere and a rustic interior. For great value, stay at the Mount Royal Hotel, located right in Banff’s downtown district, or at Bumpers Inn, which is more secluded and often visited by native wildlife.

Keep warm off the snow during winter

When you visit Banff in winter, there’s a good chance you’ll be hitting the mountain slopes and carving up some fresh powder. The range and varying difficulty levels of the runs make Banff a great spot for beginners and experts. However, no matter how good you are, you may find yourself falling in the snow a few times, so make sure you stay somewhere with the right facilities to melt the icicles off and keep you warm and cosy.  

The Banff Hidden Ridge Resort ensures you don’t go cold, with fireplaces in the apartments and outdoor hot tubs. Sit around the communal fireplace in the Caribou Lodge or dunk your icy body into the hot pool at the Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge.

Find romance in the mountains

Picture a brisk morning with the sun making the white-capped mountains sparkle while you and your partner enjoy a glass of champagne in your private hot tub. This is reality in the town of Banff, which is not only a place for adventure sports, but also romantic getaways.

Few other places in the world have the ability to house you in a castle on the side of a mountain, which is exactly where you’ll be staying if you choose The Fairmont Banff Springs. Stay at The Rimrock Resort Hotel where you can enjoy a heated spa and pools, or a visit the nearby Banff Upper Hot Springs.