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SnowDays Festival
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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 17 - Feb 2, 2025
Time
Multiple events
Location
Multiple Locations
Cost
Free Event

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.

Events & Activities

Discover all things winter during SnowDays in Banff and Lake Louise

  • SkijoringSkijoring

    Skijoring

    Events & Festivals
    Date
    Jan 18 & 19, 2025
    See details about Skijoring
  • 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 29 - Feb 2, 2025
    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
    Returning Jan, 2025
    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
    Returning Jan, 2025
    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
    Returning Jan, 2025
    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
  • 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 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
  • Ski & Snowboard LessonsSki & Snowboard Lessons

    Ski & Snowboard Lessons

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
    See details about Ski & Snowboard Lessons
  • Group of people on a guided icewalk tour in Johnston CanyonGroup of people on a guided icewalk tour in Johnston Canyon

    Guided Ice Walk Tour

    Duration
    3-6 hrs
    See details about Guided Ice Walk Tour
  • Tubing at Mt. NorquayTubing at Mt. Norquay

    Tubing at Mt. Norquay

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
    See details about Tubing at Mt. Norquay
  • Guided E-fat Biking TourGuided E-fat Biking Tour

    Guided E-fat Biking Tour

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
    See details about Guided E-fat Biking Tour

Upcoming Sessions

DateTimeLocationNotes
Thursday, August 1, 20247 pm - 8 pmCatharine Robb Whyte Building, 101 Bear Street, BanffPre-registration required
Thursday, August 8, 20247 pm - 8 pmCatharine Robb Whyte Building, 101 Bear Street, BanffPre-registration required
Saturday, August 10, 202410am - 11amLux Cinema, 229 Bear Street, BanffPre-registration required

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