New Year at the Banff Springs 2009

Following on from our post highlighting the best Christmas events at the Banff Springs Hotel, we have now put together a list of our favorite events taking place at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel during the 2009/10 New Year period.
New Year is busier than Christmas in Banff, and we strongly recommend that all the following events be booked before you arrive at the hotel.

New Year’s Eve Family Dinner Buffet

Family celebration with toys and kids’ food for the children and an elaborate international buffet for the adults.
Dec 31st, 6-9pm
Bow Valley Grill
Adults $82 (incl. service charge and GST)
Children 6-12 $41

Banffshire Club New Year’s Eve Dinner

Five course tasting menu with champagne and wine pairing in the hotel’s fine dining restaurant.
Dec 31st, 6-9.30pm
The Banffshire Club
Adults $399 (incl. service charge and GST)
*If you wish to continue the celebration and attend the New Year’s Eve Party described below, special priced tickets are available for an additional $90.

New Year’s Gala Evening

This is the Banff Springs’ biggest New Year party with a champagne reception, four course gala dinner with wine pairings, cocktails and live entertainment.
Dec 31st, 7.30pm-1am
Van Horne Ballroom
Adults $285 (all inclusive)
Children 12-17 $175 (not recommended for 12yrs and under)
*Also open to guests staying at other Banff hotels

New Year’s Eve Party

If you don’t wish to attend the whole gala evening described above, you can join the party after dinner at 10pm, with cocktails and live entertainment.
Dec 31st, 10pm-1am
Van Horne Ballroom
Adults $125 (all inclusive)
Children 12-17 $50 (not recommended for 12yrs and under)
*Also open to guests staying at other Banff hotels

Other New Year’s Dining Options

The events described above are specially organized for New Year’s Eve, however the other hotel restaurants are also open for business as usual, including the Waldhaus, Samurai and Castello, all of which require reservations. Grapes Wine Bar and the Rundle Lounge will also be serving food on New Year’s Eve on a first come first served basis (reservations not accepted). There will also be live entertainment in the Rundle Hall.

New Year’s Day Dinner Buffet

Make your first dinner of 2010 a memorable one with the best dinner buffet in Banff.
Jan 1st, 6-9pm
Bow Valley Grill
Adults $80 (incl. service charge and GST)
Children 6-12 $40

Apart from our picks above, there are many other festive events happening at the Banff Springs throughout the Xmas and New Year period. For full information, see the Christmas at the Castle brochure at the Fairmont Banff Springs website.
While we have made every effort to provide accurate information, we recommend that you confirm all events and pricing directly with the hotel.

To make reservations for New Year events and dining, call Banff Springs dining reservations at 403 762 6860.

For information about New Year’s Eve Packages at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel click here.