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Video – WinterStart Festival 2009 in Banff National Park

Published on December 3rd, 2009 in KBC's Latest News, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

Here is the most recent video from Real Banff showing the WinterStart festival.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVik1VXhv4k

Head to the Rockies for the best snow in 30 years – from just £370

Published on December 1st, 2009 in KBC's Latest News, Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

Head to the Rockies for the best snow in 30 years – from just £370

Banff-Lake Louise Experiences the Best Snow in 30 Years!
If you have not made up your mind about where to set you skis or board down this year then why not head to Banff in Alberta. Our three ski hills, the Lake Louise Ski Area, Sunshine Village and Mt. Norquay have runs suitable for all abilities, [...]

Video – Ski update from Sunshine Village

Published on November 27th, 2009 in KBC's Latest News, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

For those of you looking for snow this season click here to see the latest YouTube footage straight from Banff, Alberta.
Ski update from Sunshine Village Banff

Have Yourselves a Merry Little Christmas in Alberta

Published on November 26th, 2009 in KBC's Latest News, Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

Have Yourselves a Merry Little Christmas in Alberta

Where do you go if you want to experience a real winter wonderland Christmas? Known as the home of a million Christmas trees our pristine landscape, deep fluffy snow and plethora of outdoor activities comes straight from the front of a Christmas card. Whether it’s for a romantic holiday snuggled under a rug by a [...]

Nakiska, Calgary’s Closest Mountain is now open.

Published on November 20th, 2009 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by admin

Nakiska, Calgary’s Closest Mountain is now open.

Nakiska Ski Resort (www.skinakiska.com) in Alberta is now open for weekends and features some of the longest, vertical fall line runs in the Albertan Rockies!
There is a whopping 2800ft of verticals for your thigh burning enjoyment and we invite everyone out for the start of an exciting season at Nakiska. With our incredible early season [...]

Marmot Basin has best November conditions ever – 60 Centimeters of New Snow in 48 hours!

Published on November 20th, 2009 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by admin

Marmot Basin has best November conditions ever –  60 Centimeters of New Snow in 48 hours!

Once in a while, the stars align and the heavens open up and you are in the right place at the right time. Right now those days are at Marmot Basin. The ski hill has received a stunning 60 centimeters, two feet, of powder over the past 48 hours and 85 centimeters in the last [...]

Warm up with some great winter ski deals to Banff- Lake Louise and Jasper

Published on October 30th, 2009 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by admin

Warm up with some great winter ski deals to Banff- Lake Louise and Jasper

This winter skiers and boarders can hit the right track and find a great early booking offer to Alberta.  Located in wild and wonderful Banff and Jasper National Park, the world-class resorts of Lake Louise, Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village and Marmot Basin offer visitors an authentic Canadian winter experience. Find below some warming winter offers [...]

Ski Resort News 2009/10 from Alberta’s Rocky Mountain Resorts

Published on October 30th, 2009 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by admin

Ski Resort News 2009/10 from Alberta’s Rocky Mountain Resorts

The snow is already falling in Alberta’s Rockies, which means that the ski and board season is just around the corner.  Famous for its champagne powder snow, lack of lift lines, Canadian hospitality and great all-round winter wonderland experience Alberta’s world-class resorts continue to invest and develop.  See below for the latest news from Banff [...]