Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff

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Location of Elk and Avenue Hotel in Banff

· in the centre of Banff right on Banff Avenue · just 1 minute's walk to the ski bus stop · near the Cascade Plaza shopping mall · just 15 minutes by bus from Mount Norquay, 25 minutes from Sunshine and 45 minutes from Lake Louise

Elk and Avenue Hotel Summary

The Elk and Avenue Hotel is in one of the best locations in the resort. It's on Banff Avenue, right in the centre of the town and the ski bus stop is only a minute's walk away from the hotel. With up to five departures every morning, depending on the ski area, it's really easy to get to all three.

The hotel, formerly known as the Banff International Hotel, has undergone extensive renovation, to improve and modernise all of its rooms and amenities. Alongside the small wellness area, guests can relax in the welcoming and comforting RG Lounge, where you can sit back and relax in front of the fire and catch one of the ski or snowboard movies showing on the large screen TV.

The restaurant, Ricky's All Day Bar and Grill, is open from breakfast and serves a good selection of hearty meals.

FEATURES & FACILITIES

· large indoor whirlpool · sauna · steam room · 24-hour reception area with fireplace · Ricky’s All Day Grill and Bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner · RG Lounge serving snacks and local drinks in the evening · extra charge for laundry facilities · ski storage · daily fresh linen and towels · bag porterage available on arrival · 162 bedrooms

MEALS AT Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff

· optional upgrade to bed and breakfast

BEDROOMS & Elk and Avenue Hotel ROOM TYPES

All rooms have a flatscreen cable TV, free internet access, telephone, USB/Bluetooth radio, hairdryer, fridge, coffee maker, iron and ironing board.

Standard Room - sleeps 1-2: One king bed or two queen beds, and bathroom with shower and WC (some also with bath).

Standard Room - sleeps 1-4: One king bed or two queen beds, and bathroom with shower and WC (some also with bath).

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Elk and Avenue Hotel's details, features and catering can change. Facilities in the description may not allow unlimited use without charge and may not always be available. If any specific feature, facility or meal option is important to your holiday, you must confirm those details with us before booking.

ABOUT THE RESORT & SKI HOLIDAYS IN Banff Canada

•3 ski resorts •Cosy mountain town •Stunning sights of the Rockies

With a slightly different ski holiday on the cards, spend your days out and about exploring the sights and ski areas of the magnificent national park (featuring some of the best scenery and slopes on the planet) – before heading downtown for hearty Canadian grub, friendly nightlife and world-renowned accommodation in one of North America’s legendary mountain towns.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for •Long ski holidays •Non-skiers •Varied terrain •Expert skiers •Off-piste

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Snow Report: Top N/Acm, Bottom N/Acm

Snow Forecast: 6cm expected this week

Snow History: December average depth 63cm

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Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Calgary144 km, 1hr 30
Region:Alberta, Canada
First opened:1948

Banff lift pass price last reported as $626 (Adult 6 day). Ask for a quote when booking Elk and Avenue Hotel.
Night skiing: Yes (Mt Norquay)
Banff has N S E W facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing Nov - May.

Town altitude: 1,630 – 2,730m
Top of slopes:
Bottom of piste:
Vertical drop: 1070m (Sunshine Village)
Total length of trails:7748 acres / 357 runs
Longest piste:8 km
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Downtown Banff is made up of traditional timber and stone buildings and arranged in a simple grid pattern, centred around the main road – Banff Avenue - that’s been purposely positioned to open up a fabulous view of Cascade Mountain. Unlike your average ski resort, winter is low season here (good news if you’re staying in town, which usually means better deals). Accommodation is mostly classic lodges and hotels, the cream of the crop being the Fairmont Springs Hotel. This ‘castle in the Rockies’ has had ...
Mt Norquay’s runs are sheltered by trees - head up on the Cascade chair for wide and easy-going greens like Temptation and Speculation. Intermediates can take the Mystic Express to several blues like Bruno’s gully, where you have the opportunity to dabble in a bit of powder. The North American Chair serves some exhilarating black diamonds (don’t miss the bumps on the Memorial Bowl) and a double diamond - Lone Pine. If you’ve been skiing elsewhere in the day, return to Norquay in time for the night skiing, wh...
The whole area is known for its laid-back après and friendly locals. In Norquay, the Cascade Lodge has a fabulous sun terrace - you could head inside to the Kika's Café for a warming cuppa but make sure you stay out to watch the sunset at least once. After a day in Sunshine village, grab a quick eat at the Burger Shack or go fine dining at The Eagle's Nest (the fantastic Alberta beef is their speciality). At the base of Lake Louise, Banded Peak Base Camp often has live music and does great BBQ food. Anothe...

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