Banff Is a Winter Wonderland With Skiing, Frozen Waterfalls, and Castle Hotels

Here’s how to plan a visit to Canada’s snowy paradise.

By Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn’t have to live without skiing or L’As du Fallafel.

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Updated on November 5, 2026

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Lake Louise in Banff National Park during the winter. Credit: RuslanKaln / Getty Images

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Hit the slopes and marvel at the snowy scenery at Banff’s trifecta of ski resorts, the SkiBig3: Mt.…