Articles related to "Banff"

Less than two hours north of the Calgary International Airport is the Banff Springs Fairmont Hotel.

One of the high-end places in Banff National Park, Canada is the Rimrock Resort Hotel in the town of Banff. It offers tremendous views and easy-to-navigate floors.

The Upper Hot Springs at Banff, Alberta, Canada offer a low-cost, accessible and unusual experience. The water is pleasant and the surroundings magnificent, all year.

The Banff Springs, one of Canada's most beautiful luxury hotels, offers relaxing hot pools and views of the Rockies. About 1 1/2 hours west of Calgary.

Travelling to Banff in the Canadian Rockies means gaining elevation. A tour operator says this is usually not a problem, but check first if you have poor health.

Hiking to the Bow Glacier Falls is an excellent day trip for people living or staying near Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise or Jasper.

The Mosquito Creek Hostel is affordable, rustic accommodation on Highway 93 in Banff National Park, Alberta and is part of the Hostelling International organization.

Winter adventure in Banff National Park comes without the crowds, but pristine scenery in ice covered glacier-carved canyon that includes waterfalls and wildlife.

The Banff Springs Hotel is the ideal choice for Sunday brunch when visiting Banff National Park. Eat traditional favourites and exotic treats in the heart of the Rockies.

In the mountain town of Banff, Canada, the wheelchair accessible Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies depicts the art, history and culture of the mountains.

The Australian music ensemble Tin Alley String Quartet takes home the grand prize from the 2007 Banff International String Quartet Competition.

Nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains near Calgary, Alberta, the Banff Springs Hotel is alive with paranormal activity.

Holiday on Horseback in Banff, Alberta, offers many different types of riding experiences from one week to one day, including women only trips into the backcountry.

Latest edition of Lonely Planet guidebook to Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks has 20 itineraries, 52 hikes and trips to Waterton Lakes and Icefields Parkway.

The Rampart Creek Hostel caters to people who love the outdoors. The accommodations are simple and rustic, and, being in Banff National Park, the region is a sanctuary.

Banff National Park in the Alberta province is Canada's first and most popular park. The three ski resorts are Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise.

Lake Louise and Banff offer some of the most scenic, secluded snowshoeing options in the world, the perfect place for a winter escape.

Experience the breathtaking peaks of Lake Louise Mountain Resort, Sunshine Village in Banff and Marmot Basin in Jasper while going skiing in Alberta, Canada.

Lake Louise's Samson Mall is an easy roadside service stop on the TransCanada Highway. Wheelchair accessible washrooms are available at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre.

Chateau Lake Louise is nestled amongst the mountains of Banff National Park and part of a World Heritage Site. The Beauty of Lake Louise is amazing.

Until December 26, 2007, a ski discount card is available for Lake Louise and other ski resorts in the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies group.

Frobisher, an opera co-commissioned by the Banff Centre and Calgary Opera, and written by John Estracio and John Murrell has world premiere in January 2007.

Alberta is famous for its wide open spaces and rugged outdoor wilderness, but camping experiences here run the spectrum from basic to modern-world comfortable.

Looking for the perfect gift to bring back from a visit to Canada? Here are some creative gift ideas to commemorate a Canadian holiday.

Brewster Tours operates the Columbia Icefield Centre and tours on the Athabasca Glacier, in Canada's Jasper National Park. Accessible for wheelchairs and slow walkers.

From top rated ski hills to guided ice walks to snowshoeing treks, fun family-oriented winter trips in the Western Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.

With busy lives it can be hard to find quiet time for writing. These Canadian writing retreats provide a place to write and to connect with other writers.

This entertaining and comprehensive guidebook for Alberta, Canada from the popular Moon Handbooks series is a good read for residents and visitors alike.

Tom Wilson's training with the NWMP and association with the First Nations assisted his wilderness trips into the Canadian Rockies.

David Thompson has surveyed more than 3,9 million square kilometers of land in western Canada. The David Thompson's Trail follows in his footsteps.

Calgary is famous for the Calgary Stampede, but this world-class city has many tourism options.

Mountain View Farm RV Park and Campground promises "Fun Times" and "Live Music" but delivers neither. And not a mountain in sight. Why is this campground so popular?

A ski vacation to major North American ski resorts have become more affordable with Delta Airlines' Companion Flies Free promotion.

Board the Rocky Mountaineer Train and experience the unbelievable scenery and wildlife of the Rocky Mountains.

There is no better way to relax and unwind from a stressful daily life than spending a few days in the spa of a luxury hotel in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta.

Red Arrow Motorcoach operates a wheelchair-accessible luxury bus to Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer, Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta. Attendants travel free

Motel Village is a convenient block of hotels and motels in the two- and three-star category. The location is excellent for north Calgary with quick access to downtown.

All levels of skiers can find the perfect trail in Canada's Rocky Mountains, where the snow is good into May, the runs and trails uncrowded and people friendly

Throughout Alberta there are places that make a chill go up your spine, these paranormal sites thrive despite or maybe because they are haunted.

Snow-capped peaks of Canadian Rockies reflect in three lakes near the town of Lake Louise - Lake Agnes, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise itself.

From classical ballet to modern jazz, professional dancers, companies, studios, workshops & festivals offer visitors exciting dance performances for discerning visitors.

Here are the best places & people to approach or attend for movie-loving visitors to Calgary, Alberta, whether watching, making, writing or selling that independent film.

Standing on a bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River in the heart of Old Québec City, the Chateau Frontenac remains home to the Governor of New France.

Standing between Parliament Hill and the Ottawa River in Ontario, the stately Chateau Laurier Hotel remains home to its founder who died before construction was completed

Paranormal and ghostly activity is active at the Royal York where elevators go to empty floors and maintenance staff's tools stop working.

Mobile Nation is a treasure chest of learning and design strategies leveraging the cell phone. Educators and designers will find inspiration and delight in its pages.

Dextras' organic installations, set pieces and eco-costumes are as theatrical, aesthetic and memorable as the media which created them is ephemeral.

The Chinook wind is a warm, drying wind blowing down from off of the Rocky Mountains in western Canada and the inland northwest of the United States.

Luxury Spas of Canada reports on the annual SpaFinders Readers' Choice Awards. Canada is highly ranked as an international leader for luxury destination spa vacations.

Alvin Ailey's spirit and presence continues to overwhelm the dance community for over fifty years. His company comes to North Vancouver in March 2007.