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Distance of The Dorothy to Ski Lifts

See which Banff ski lifts are nearest to The Dorothy.

  • North American chair lift - 3471m
  • Sundance Conveyor magic carpet - 3544m
  • Cascade chair lift - 3629m
  • Spirit chair lift - 4017m
  • Banff Gondola gondola - 4301m

Navigating in Banff can vary, as distances from The Dorothy to ski lifts are in a straight line.

The Dorothy Summary

The Dorothy Motel is a Banff boutique motel, offering Superior Hotel Rooms, with either 1 King or 2 Queen Beds. This quaint motel adjacent to the woods, peacefully located at the start of Banff Avenue, is surrounded by forest with the majestic Cascade Mountain in the background. Please note that The Dorothy Motel is a self-service motel and there is no Front Desk. Check-in and key collection is just down the street at the Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa, located at 521 Banff Avenue. The Guest Service Agents are available twenty-four hours a day and check-in time starts from 4:00PM.

FEATURES & FACILITIES

  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) : No with charges 25 CAD Per unit/night
  • Large pets allowed (over 5 kg) : No with charges 25 CAD Per unit/night
  • Wheelchair-accessible : No
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception : No
  • Check-in hour from 16:00:00 to 00:00:00
  • Check-out hour from 11:00:00 to 11:00:00
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international calls
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Cycling / mountain biking
  • Snowboarding
  • Skiing

MEALS AT The Dorothy, Banff

BEDROOMS & The Dorothy ROOM TYPES

  • Year of most recent renovation 2020
  • Total number of rooms 42
  • Room size (sqm) 17
  • Bathroom : No
  • Disability-friendly bathroom : No
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access : No
  • TV
  • Alarm clock
  • Microwave
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Wheelchair-accessible : No
  • Smoking rooms : No
  • Extra beds on demand : No
  • Cot on demand : No
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The Dorothy'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

Banff webcam

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

Snow Forecast: 5cm expected this week

Snow History: December average depth 63cm

Banff trail map

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 The Dorothy.
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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