Banff has places to play and traditional recreation facilities available all year long, regardless of the weather, if you’re tired of skiing, hiking and such.

You really can do it all in Banff National Park, including scuba diving. Lake Minnewanka, just northeast of Banff, Alberta is a popular dive spot.

To be safe in Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies backcountry, one needs to know avalanche safety. Sign up for an avalanche skills course.

There are many art galleries in Banff, Alberta, specializing in various artistic media: painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and printmaking among others.

Fascinating natural phenomena in Banff, Alberta and Banff National Park can be seen year-round: waterfalls, mysterious hoodoos, and hotsprings.

Alberta’s Canadian Rockies are crowded: with critters and wildlife. The wilderness offers many chances to see and photograph animals.

Gondolas are an option for the whole family to enjoy scenic mountain beauty and Canadian Rockies wildlife. They operate in both Banff and Lake Louise.

The sightseeing around Banff, Canada and elsewhere in Alberta province is literally endless – even if you prefer high-heels to hiking boots.

Want a unique Canadian Rockies trip? Try a private guided backcountry skiing, mountaineering, ice climbing, rock climbing, hiking, or backpack trip.

If you ski and hike in the backcountry of the Canadian Rockies or elsewhere, you know how important safety can be. Sign up for a wilderness first aid course.