http://banff.mobi/pc Banff Tue, 15 Nov 2016 22:47:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 2010/11 New Year period. New Year is busier than Christmas in Banff, and we strongly ... http://banff.mobi/pc/banff-springs-new-year/ Christmas celebrations start early in Banff on November 19th 2016 when from 10am to 4pm you can have your photo taken with Santa at Banff Train Station for a $10 donation. The main event of the day is the Santa Claus Parade of Lights which starts at 6pm and runs ... http://banff.mobi/pc/christmas-in-the-rockies/ For anyone lucky enough to be staying at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel during the Christmas or New Year period, there is no end of fantastic activities and wonderful dining experiences to be enjoyed. If you haven't booked your hotel yet, take a look at the Banff Christmas hotel packages ... http://banff.mobi/pc/banff-springs-christmas/ On January 20th the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch will arrive in Banff, carried by local Olympic medal winner Karen Percy Lowe. The Olympic Flame is due to arrive in Central Park at 6pm, which will be followed by entertainment including live music from the popular quartet The Canadian Tenors, and ... http://banff.mobi/pc/olympic-torch-relay/ With decent snow at the ski areas around Banff, now could be a good time to plan your next Banff ski trip. To narrow your choices, we have featured ski packages from 3 standards of hotel, each of which offers savings compared to booking accommodation and ski passes separately. *Note that ... http://banff.mobi/pc/banff-ski-packages/ It's been a great start to the winter for Banff and Lake Louise ski resorts, with both Sunshine Village and Lake Louise already having all lifts open thanks to some fantastic early season snow. Norquay has also been open at weekends since October 31st and will open fully on December ... http://banff.mobi/pc/november-skiing-in-banff/ Visitors to Banff are generally attracted not only by the town itself, but also by the myriad of activities and tours available in the surrounding area. One of the best ways to get the most out of your trip to Banff, while saving money at the same time, is to ... http://banff.mobi/pc/september-hotel-package/ On August 15 and 16 the 2nd annual Banff Dragon Boat Festival takes place at Lake Minnewanka. Dragon Boat Racing is a centuries old Chinese tradition, which involves teams of 22 paddlers in an ornate 40ft long boat, paddling to the beat of a loud drum. As well as providing ... http://banff.mobi/pc/2009-dragon-boat-festival/ It may be peak season in Banff, but that doesn't mean there are no hotel deals to be had, if you know where to look. Here are some special offers that might entice you to extend your stay a little... In the heart of downtown, the Mount Royal Hotel offers several ... http://banff.mobi/pc/midsummer-deals-at-banff-hotels/ July 1st is Canada's birthday, otherwise known as Canada Day. Entrance to Banff National Park is free and the town of Banff has a whole day of events and celebrations lined up for 2009. Here's the schedule of events: 9-11am Parks Canada Pancake Breakfast at Banff Canada Place 10.30am-2pm Sidewalk Art at the ... http://banff.mobi/pc/canada-day-celebrations/