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Trying to think of what else to do besides skiing or boarding on your Ski Holiday in Banff, Canada? There are many Banff Tours to choose from. Visit the Banff Tours web page or check out the list below. You can click on any of the links for more information.

Banff gondola – Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges.

Cross Country Skiing - With many backcountry trails to choose from and the Canmore Nordic Center just 20 minutes drive, you are spoilt for choice!

Banff Dog sled tours – Let the dogs show you a good time – they love what they do!

Banff Helicopter scenic flights – See the Canadian Rockies from a great height – plenty of photo opportunities!

Banff Heli skiing & Heli boarding – This is truly a once in a lifetime experience, one you will never forget!

Banff Ice Hockey Tours – One of the most popular winter tours. You don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy a NHL Ice hockey game!

Banff Ice walks – If you can walk, you can ice walk!

Jasper Experience Tour from Banff – An incredibly priced overnight tour package along the Icefields Parkway to stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and ski or ice walk the next day.

Kicking Horse Ski Resort day bus – O.K., O.K., so I said there is more to do than just ski, but if you do ski or board, Canada’s newest ski resort, Kicking Horse Ski Resort, is a must!

Lake Louise & icefields – Discover the spectacular Icefields Parkway – one of the most spectacular highways in the world!

Shopping – We can get you to Calgary so you can shop your socks off! Can be combined with Banff Ice Hockey Tour.

Banff Snowmobiling – Wizz through the winter woodlands at great speed, or just plod on at your own pace – a great way to see the backcountry.

Banff Snowshoeing Tours – Snowshoes sure make it easier for you to walk in the snow. These guided tours take you to the best areas!

Banff winter wildlife tour – Not all the wildlife hibernate in the winter time. Plenty of animals are still awake and you can learn about the area at the same time!

I hope I provided enough Banff Tours for you to choose from. If you still can’t find what you are looking for, just contact the tour experts rocky-peak Ski Holidays.

Banff Ice Hockey Tours to see the Calgary Flames will not affect your ski time!

An NHL Ice Hockey Tour from Banff to Calgary to see the Calgary Flames is one tour out of Banff not to be missed! Ice Hockey is a real Canadian passion! The Banff Ice Hockey Tour departure times, mean that you can ski during the day and go to the hockey game at night!

Not a sports fan? Not a problem! The whole game is an awesome experience of pure entertainment with pumping music to get you in the mood and an incredible atmosphere. This is real fun for all the family! You really don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy a NHL Ice Hockey game!

If you want to learn more about the game rules of hockey, let the onboard hockey guide tell you as much as you need to know! From Banff, the time to the famed Saddledome in Calgary is about 1.5 hours away. Enough time to quiz the guide! Most games start at 8pm, so usually the departure time is about 4pm from Banff.

The Calgary Flames never disappoint! When they score, you can feel the heat of the flames from the fire which shoots up in the centre of the arena. Keep an eye out for the maskot who bangs his drum and gets the crowds going!

Support the Flames in the Calgary Saddledome and enjoy every action-packed moment! If you are not an ice hockey fan, after this tour you will certainly want to go back for more!

For more information or to book, visit rocky-peak Holidays.

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GO FLAMES GO!

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