Real Banff – Banff National Park | A local's look at Banff & Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies

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Ski ‘n Ride in Banff
& Lake Louise:
3 Awesome Hills,
8000 Acres of Terrain

Banff National Park. Home to Grizzly bears, wolves, marmots, wolverines…and powder hounds!
With almost 20 feet of snowfall to date and 8,000 acres to ski (that’s over 32 square km’s) at THREE terrific resorts, it is a great time to head to the Canadian Rockies.
Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic
Feb 25-26th, 2012!

Real Banff checks out the action from the 2011 Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic, set on picturesque Lake Louise with Victoria Glacier as a backdrop!
Skoki Lodge: Backcountry Hiking In Lake Louise
HD Video blog

Join realBanff on a trek to the magnificent Skoki Lodge, about a 11 km hike from the Lake Louise ski area. You can hike into this amazing place, or wait until the snow falls and then take some skis or …
Heli Skiing-A Day At CMH’s Bugaboo Lodge

Join real Banff as we head out to the Bugaboo mountains of BC, home to the Bugaboo Lodge and the birthplace of heli skiing.
Ice Walking
Johnston Canyon
HD Video Blog

Join along with real Banff and Discover Banff Tours as we put on the ice cleats and head to the Upper Falls at Johnston Canyon, in between Banff and Lake Louise. See some ice climbing on the trek! Check out …

Real Banff Blogs

SnowSkool Blog
Ski & Board Instructor
Courses In Banff

Our friends at SnowSkool have been providing ski & snowboard instructor courses in Banff for a decade, and their great …
Take It To The Street
Ball Hockey Tourney
Feb 11th/12th on Banff Ave!

There will be no need to yell “Car!!” when playing ball hockey on Banff Avenue this coming February 11th & …
Canada’s Coolest School Trip!
Voting Is Now Open!
1 Grade 8 Class, 1 Great Trip

What a cool trip! Every grade 8 class in Canada is invited to make a video re-creating a significant moment related to a Canadian National Park, Historic Site or National Marine Conservation area.
Banff Ave. Skating Rink – A Time Lapse Afternoon Look

Right in the heart of downtown Banff, this giant new skating rink has been a hit this winter, and just …
A DAY ON THE SLOPES AT SUNSHINE VILLAGE

A look at the author’s first day ripping it up at Sunshine Village, from last winter. By Nick Coates.
How to build an Igloo

Improvised igloo building on the Vermillion Lakes outside Banff, Alberta, Canada, using a recycling bin, a toboggan and tools from …
The Dog Blog
Summer Wrap Up

Shirley the Dog Blogger gives a photo rich account of her summer in the Canadian Rockies.
Banff Bike Fest 2011!
HD Video!

real Banff takes a look at the action from the 2011 Banff National Park Bike Fest. With 500 cyclists, $20000 in prize money, babies in a race, and a cycling sasquatch…
Pond Skating in Banff in November!

Real Banff’s Jeff and US travel blogger Benjamin Jenks take a look at some pond hockey on Johnson Lake!
Grizzly Bear watching at Lake Louise Gondola (HD Video)

On Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, real Banff visited the Lake Louise Gondola sightseeing centre in search of a Grizzly Bear. …
Kayaking to Vermillion Lakes with Blue Canoe!
(HD Video)

What better way to spend a day than kayaking or canoeing to Vermillion Lakes or up the Bow River…
Photography and Hiking Tips with Paul Zizka (HD Video)

On a nice June morning at Vermillion Lakes real Banff interviewed Banff hiking guide & incredible photographer, Paul Zizka
Subaru Banff International Triathlon 2011
a look at the 2010 event

Take a look at the inaugural Subaru Banff International Triathlon, in beautiful Banff National Park. It’s a wonderful place to …
Floating The Bow River – With Rocky Mountain Raft Tours

Join along as guide Kim Hartlin from Rocky Mountain Raft Tours takes us down the beautiful Bow river, under the Fairmont Banff Springs and along scenic shores teeming with wildlife and incredible Hoodoo formations.
Moraine Lake Perspectives
A Paul Zizka PhotoBlog

Paul Zizka is part photographer/part mountain goat, as you can see by these terrific perspectives of one of Canada’s most …

Real Experiences

“Snow Days” 2012 in Banff & Lake Louise!
Jan 14th – Feb 12th

“Snow Days” 2012 in Banff & Lake Louise!
Jan 14th – Feb 12th

Banff National Park is the cool place to be this winter — in more ways than one! Celebrate the wonders of this exciting season with SnowDays, a fun-filled month of heart pumping, mid-week activities and weekend festivals jam-packed with adventures …

Geocaching In Banff NP! All part of Snow Days, Jan 14-Feb 12!

Geocaching In Banff NP! All part of Snow Days, Jan 14-Feb 12!

What better way to explore the park than with the high tech game of treasure hunting known as Geocaching! On January 14 we are launching a six piece geocache circuit as an interactive way to learn more about the heritage …

Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic
Feb 25-26th, 2012!

Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic
Feb 25-26th, 2012!

Real Banff checks out the action from the 2011 Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic, set on picturesque Lake Louise with Victoria Glacier as a backdrop!

Every Wedding
Deserves To Be Here

Every Wedding
Deserves To Be Here

Imagine a wedding on the banks of a turquoise lake surrounded by glacier-clad peaks, blooming wildflowers and a crisp blue sky. Guests gather on a terraced patio, soak up the incredible views and await your arrival. A horse drawn carriage …