WinterStart Festival – Banff & Lake Louise
In Banff and Lake Louise, holiday celebrating starts early with the WinterStart Festival, where unique events create so much excitement it might blow your skis off. WinterStart beckons you to get outside, hit the ski hill and stroll down the streets of Banff under the soft twinkle of festive lights.
Carve some early season turns at any of the three local ski hills. Catch a glimpse of world-class ski racers as they reach record speeds at the Lake Louise World Cup. Enjoy the thrills of Christmas in the Rockies with a variety of events catered to the young and young at heart. Decorate cookies, join a wagon ride or sip a glass of wine at a street front restaurant and watch Banff Avenue brighten with the Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
The first snowfall in Banff National Park is a green light to high-speed activities jam-packed with Christmas spirit.
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Visit www.banfflakelouise.com for more details
Tentative Opening Day at Mt. Norquay |
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Tentative Opening Day at Lake Louise |
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Tentative Opening Day at Sunshine Village |
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Men’s World Cup Ski Racing |
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Come out to watch as the fastest alpine skiers from around the world come to Lake Louise for the first stop on the North America World Cup tour. |
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Men’s World Cup Ski Racing |
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Men’s World Cup Ski Racing |
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Men’s World Cup Ski Racing |
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Women’s World Cup Ski Racing |
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Women’s World Cup Ski Racing |
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Women’s World Cup Ski Racing |
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Women’s World Cup Ski Racing |
Christmas in the Rockies |
Festive Fun with Santa |
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Face painting, Christmas crafts, Christmas carolling, performances by Mountain WIT improv theatre and photos with Santa. With all this to choose from and much more, it will be fun for the entire family! |
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Christmas in the Courtyard |
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Watch as a professional ice carver will create amazing ice sculptures from ordinary blocks of ice….Warm up by the outdoor fireplace and see the ice carvings come to life. “Little Chippers” ice carving stations will also be set up for a truly hands-on experience! |
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Santa Claus Parade of Lights |
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Led by Santa Claus, creative and festive floats will parade down Banff Ave, highlighting the Christmas spirit of the Banff National Park. |
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Women’s World Cup Ski Racing |
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Women’s World Cup Ski Racing |
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