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SnowDays Festival

Every January Banff and Lake Louise comes alive with the annual SnowDays celebration. Lake Louise turns into a glittering display of ice sculptures during Ice Magic. The streets of downtown Banff transform into larger-than-life winter galleries with giant snow sculptures to be found throughout. The thrill of skijoring can be felt by excited onlookers lining the streets of Banff Avenue and the sounds of laughter and joy can be heard echoing from the SnowDays Play Zone.

SnowDays Events

Event Overview

When
Jan 19 - Feb 4, 2024
Time
Multiple events
Location
Multiple Locations
Cost
Free Event

Events & Activities

Discover all things winter during SnowDays in Banff and Lake Louise

  • SkijoringSkijoring

    Skijoring

    Events & Festivals
    Date
    Jan 20, 2024
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  • An ice sculpture on display at Lake Louise with the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the background.An ice sculpture on display at Lake Louise with the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the background.

    Ice Magic

    Events & Festivals
    Date
    Jan 26-28 & Feb 2-4, 2024
    See details about Ice Magic
  • Giant Snow Sculptures on Bear Street during SnowDays Festival.Giant Snow Sculptures on Bear Street during SnowDays Festival.

    Snow Sculptures

    Events & Festivals
    Date
    Jan 19 - Feb 4, 2024
    See details about Snow Sculptures
  • Adult and child riding down a snow slide on a snow tube at the SnowDays Play ZoneAdult and child riding down a snow slide on a snow tube at the SnowDays Play Zone

    SnowDays Play Zone

    Events & Festivals
    Date
    Jan 19 - Feb 4, 2024
    See details about SnowDays Play Zone
  • Views of bear street with snow sculptures during the snowdays festivalViews of bear street with snow sculptures during the snowdays festival

    Bear Street Live Entertainment

    Events & Festivals
    Date
    Jan, 2024
    See details about Bear Street Live Entertainment
  • People enjoying a dog sled ride on a snowy trail in Lake Louise with Kingmik Dog Sled ToursPeople enjoying a dog sled ride on a snowy trail in Lake Louise with Kingmik Dog Sled Tours

    Dog Sledding in Lake Louise

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
    See details about Dog Sledding in Lake Louise
  • Sleigh Ride in BanffSleigh Ride in Banff

    Sleigh Ride in Banff

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
    See details about Sleigh Ride in Banff
  • A couple skating on Lake Louise in the winter in Banff National ParkA couple skating on Lake Louise in the winter in Banff National Park

    Ice Skating on Lake Louise

    Duration
    < 1hr
    See details about Ice Skating on Lake Louise
  • Group of people on a cross country ski tour in Banff National ParkGroup of people on a cross country ski tour in Banff National Park

    Cross-Country Ski Lessons

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
    See details about Cross-Country Ski Lessons
  • Sleigh Ride in Lake LouiseSleigh Ride in Lake Louise

    Sleigh Ride in Lake Louise

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
    See details about Sleigh Ride in Lake Louise
  • Group of people on a guided snowshoeing tour in the Lake Louise areaGroup of people on a guided snowshoeing tour in the Lake Louise area

    Guided Snowshoeing Tour

    Duration
    3-6 hrs
    See details about Guided Snowshoeing Tour
  • Dog Sledding in KananaskisDog Sledding in Kananaskis

    Dog Sledding in Kananaskis

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
    See details about Dog Sledding in Kananaskis

Celebrate winter at SnowDays

How will you indulge your sense of adventure on your SnowDays holiday? Our three world-class ski resorts are waiting to welcome you, fluffy pow at the ready. The cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails of the park are more picturesque than ever, and the iconic Lake Louise ice rink invites you to skate and play in the quintessential Canadian experience.

Continue your SnowDays adventure with an unforgettable dog-sled or horse drawn sleigh ride through a snow-covered valley or feel the exhilaration as you whizz down the slopes at the Norquay or Lake Louise tube parks. Have the greatest winter days ever during SnowDays in Banff and Lake Louise.

Event Schedule

DatesActivityLocationPrice
Jan 20, 202411 am & 2:30 pm
Skijoring100 Block, Banff AvenueFree Event
Jan 19 - Feb 4, 2024Throughout the festival
Snow SculpturesMultiple Locations
Jan 26-28 & Feb 2-4, 20246pm - 9pm
Ice MagicLake Louise$0 - $14
Jan 19 - Feb 4, 2024Evenings Wed - Sun
SnowDays Play ZoneBanff High School FieldFree Event
Jan, 20244pm - 8pm
Bear Street Live EntertainmentBear StreetFree Event

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