Browsing: Banff Christmas

Christmas at the Fairmont Banff Springs: the “Castle in the Rockies” in holiday décor, festive dining, packages and early access to In Search of Christmas Spirit tickets.

Banff and Lake Louise’s Hot Chocolate Trail runs November 12, 2026 to February 7, 2027. How it works and how to fit it into a Christmas day in Banff.

Christmas at Lake Louise: skating on the lake, sleigh rides, dog sledding, Santa on the ski hill, the Fairmont Chateau and how to get there from Calgary.

Banff’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights rolls down Banff Avenue each November. What to expect, where to stand and what else is on that weekend.

Christmas on Sulphur Mountain: A Very Vintage Mountaintop Christmas at the Banff Gondola runs select dates November 21 to December 31, 2026.

The Canmore Rotary Festival of Trees fills The Malcolm Hotel with decorated trees each December, raising money for Bow Valley causes. What to expect for 2026.

Where to ski over Christmas near Calgary: WinSport in the city, Nakiska in Kananaskis, and Norquay, Sunshine and Lake Louise in Banff National Park.

The best Christmas day trips from Calgary for 2026: Banff’s market and light walk, Millarville, Okotoks, High River’s parade, Airdrie’s lights and Rosebud Theatre.

Christmas in Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise for 2026: the Banff Christmas Market, In Search of Christmas Spirit, the Hot Chocolate Trail, the Gondola and more.

Banff’s free illuminated story walk runs select evenings Nov 12, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. Ticket release dates, times, parking and accessibility.