| There are so many fun things to do in Banff that its' | | | | some lovely waterfalls. In winter it completely |
| sometimes difficult to know where to start. That's | | | | freezes over and the waterfalls turn to beautiful |
| why I've created two lists of my top 5 Banff | | | | columns of ice. It's really quite magnificent. You'll need |
| activities (there's another one for summer). I hope | | | | ice cleats and walking poles in order to walk safely on |
| they're useful! Apart from the obvious winter | | | | the ice, but tours provide these. |
| activities like snowboarding and skiing there are loads | | | | 4 - Snowmobiling |
| of other great things that you wouldn't necessarily | | | | Also known as skidooing, snowmachining or sledding, |
| think of. | | | | snowmobiling isn't just for thrill-seekers. Many tours |
| 1 - Dog sledding | | | | are geared towards visitors to Canada, most of |
| Dog sledding through the Canadian Wilderness is | | | | whom have absolutely no previous experience. It's |
| simply amazing and is a must-do activity for any visit | | | | also a great way to enjoy the outdoors without too |
| to the Canadian Rockies. The dogs love to run and | | | | much physical effort! You'll get to experience some |
| you'll have great fun either snuggled up in the sled or | | | | spectacular scenery and places that are difficult to |
| even mushing yourself. On top of all this the dogs are | | | | reach by other means of transport. It's great fun too! |
| very lovable! | | | | 5 - Snowshoeing |
| 2 - Go to an NHL Ice Hockey Game | | | | Snowshoeing is another great activity to try while in |
| Ice Hockey is Canada's national sport and it's a | | | | Canada. Don't worry if the only time you've seen |
| REALLY exciting game! If you've never been, now's | | | | snowshoes they looked like tennis rackets - they've |
| your chance. You really don't need to be a sports fan | | | | moved on a lot since then. If you like walking in the |
| to enjoy it, and it's suitable for children too. Tours | | | | summer then you should love snowshoeing. Being |
| leave from Banff to watch the Calgary Flames at all | | | | surrounded by snow means it's very quiet and |
| their home games. | | | | peaceful and the landscape takes on a magical feeling |
| 3 - Johnston Canyon Ice Walk | | | | in the winter. There are plenty of easy trails (e.g. |
| This might sound a bit strange but it's actually quite | | | | Paint Pots) and you may even spot a snowshoe |
| fascinating. In summer the trail to Johnston Canyon is | | | | hare. |
| one of the most popular walks in the area and has | | | | |