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A family sitting around a fire at the Banff Christmas market with festive lights in the background
Events & Festivals

Christmas

Create new traditions on your holiday escape to Banff and Lake Louise, where you and your loved ones will be enchanted by the breadth of heart-warming activities on offer. Here you can relish every unforgettable moment with an extraordinary winter retreat in the breathtaking Canadian Rockies.

Event Overview

When
Nov - Dec, 2023
Time
Multiple events daily

Our captivating holiday offerings delight guests of all ages, allowing you to celebrate the season the way you’ve always wanted to. Indulge in the most magical time of year with six weeks of festivities, kicking off in late November. Drop by the Banff Christmas Market, find magic in the dazzling lights of In Search of Christmas Spirit or feel the warmth as you sip on a specialty hot chocolate.

The stunning experiences of Banff National Park are waiting in the background to complement these festivities. An afternoon snowshoe, a fondue lunch or a gallery expedition could all be a part of your family’s new holiday traditions.

A couple walking through a lit up Cascade of Times Garden for In Search of Christmas Spirit in BanffA couple walking through a lit up Cascade of Times Garden for In Search of Christmas Spirit in Banff

In Search of Christmas Spirit

Events & Festivals
Date
Select dates from Nov 17 - Dec 31, 2023
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A couple enjoying hot chocolates for the hot chocolate trail at the Rimrock Resort in BanffA couple enjoying hot chocolates for the hot chocolate trail at the Rimrock Resort in Banff

Hot Chocolate Trail

Food & Drink
Date
Nov - Dec, 2023
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Couple enjoying the Banff Christmas MarketCouple enjoying the Banff Christmas Market

Banff Christmas Market

Shopping
Date
Nov 17-19, 24-26 & Dec 1-3, 2023
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