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Canada's protected playground
Centrally located in the middle of the North Island, New Zealand's biggest volcano is home to two commercial ski areas – Turoa and Whakapapa. Both can be accessed off of the same lift ticket and these two ski areas are not only the largest in New Zealand, but offer the longest vertical descent in Australasia. Banff National Park is home to three of the world's finest ski resorts; Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village. The three resorts offer almost 8,000 acres of skiable terrain on one convenient, tri-area lift ticket. There's terrain to suit every level and desire, from gentle groomed runs to some of the world's most extreme in-bounds challenges. The unique inland location guarantees the dry, light snow that Canada is famous for – and plenty of it. Free transportation between Banff-Lake Louise and the resorts, with a tri-area lift ticket, means that when you're here, the choice of mountains is yours. Stunning mountain backdrops, lack of lift lines and friendly local hospitality are just some of the bonuses that make a vacation here unforgettable.
The Resorts
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Mt Norquay
Family-friendly Mt. Norquay offers outstanding conditions for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and riders. Since its opening in 1926, Mt. Norquay continues to be the locals' gem. Famous for being the training ground of Olympic and World Cup athletes, and with excellent beginner terrain, everyone will love this small, family-friendly resort. Just minutes from the Town of Banff, Mt. Norquay offers the only night skiing in Banff-Lake Louise, including a fully lit terrain park, and expert snowmaking on 85% of the terrain. This is the best-kept secret in the Canadian Rockies!
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| Resort Information |
Altitude of resort:
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1630 metres |
| Top elevation: |
2133 metres |
Largest vertical drop:
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503 metres
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Longest run:
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1167 metres
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| Total length of slopes: |
16.4 kilometres
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| Number of lifts: |
4
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| Beginner: |
20% |
| Intermediate: |
36%
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| Advanced: |
28%
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| Expert: |
16% |
| Snowboard: |
3.5 km |
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Lake Louise
The Lake Louise Ski Area is the giant of Canadian skiing! With over 4,200 acres of terrain spread across four mountain faces, Lake Louise offers unparalleled skiing and riding just minutes from the Village of Lake Louise. The exceptional layout allows families and groups of all abilities to ski together with beginner, intermediate and expert runs from every chair. When visiting Lake Louise, be sure to take your camera! The spectacular views of mountains, glaciers, lakes and forests are truly unique.
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| Resort Information |
Altitude of Resort:
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1646 metres |
Top elevation:
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2637 metres |
Largest vertical drop:
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991 metres
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| Longest run: |
8 kilometres
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| Total length of slopes: |
over 100 kilometres
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Number of lifts:
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9
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Beginner:
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25%
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Intermediate:
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45%
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Advanced:
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30%
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Snowboard:
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Yes
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| Sunshine Village
Close to the Town of Banff, Sunshine Village – Canada's highest elevated resort, has great, guaranteed snow conditions from December to May, with an average annual snowfall of over 30 feet, on over 3,300 acres of terrain! Plus, enjoy the novel opportunity to ski or ride in both the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia on the same run! This is where you'll find Banff-Lake Louise's premier ski-in, ski-out accommodation, the newly renovated Sunshine Mountain Lodge. Following a multimillion dollar wing replacement, the Lodge opened 30 new eco-luxurious rooms in December 2009.
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| Resort Information |
| Altitude of Resort: |
1660 metres |
| Top elevation: |
2730 metres |
| Largest vertical drop: |
1070 metres |
| Longest run: |
8 kilometres |
| Total length of slopes: |
82 kilometres |
| Number of lifts: |
12 |
| Beginner: |
20% |
| Intermeediate: |
55% |
| Advanced: |
25% |
| Snowboard: |
Yes |
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Transfers
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The Lake Louise Ski Area is the giant of Canadian skiing!
With over 4,200 acres of terrain spread across four mountain faces, Lake Louise offers unparalleled skiing and riding just minutes from the Village of Lake Louise.
The exceptional layout allows families and groups of all abilities to ski together with beginner, intermediate and expert runs from every chair.
When visiting Lake Louise, be sure to take your camera! The spectacular views of mountains, glaciers, lakes and forests are truly unique.
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