Castle Mountain Chalets

For The Rest Of Your Life

Celebrated as one of the most iconic mountains in the Canadian Rockies, Castle Mountain towers above the Chalets nestled at its base. Located 20 minutes from the town of Banff and 15 minutes from the town of Lake Louise by car, Castle Mountain Chalets is conveniently located in the heart of Banff National Park. Travelling the Bow Valley Parkway by car or bike is a timeless experience you will cherish for the rest of your life. With close proximity to major viewing destinations such as Johnston and Marble Canyons, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Stanley Glacier, Silverton Falls, Boom Lake, Red Earth, and the Ice Fields Parkway to name a few. Castle Mountain Chalets is the perfect base to explore all the valley has to offer, with Hiking trails for all levels of fitness available from the edge of the property.

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Things to do in Banff National Park

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Hiking around Castle Junction

Visit the Parks Canada website below to find detailed information about hiking in the area,

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Along the spine of the North American continent, the Rocky Mountains poke high into the clouds and blue glaciers cling to their slopes. Green forested valleys provide a vital food source for grizzly bears and other species. This is the Castle Junction area of Banff National Park, a landscape of wonder which has been dubbed the “hiking capital of Canada”. Use the trail descriptions to choose a hike suitable for everyone in your party.

Castle Junction XC and Snowshow Trails

25+ km of groomed winter trails

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Castle Mountain Chalets is pleased to provide 20+ km of groomed and trackset trails for use by hikers, snow shoers and cross country skiiers. Our dedicated professional grooming equipent is capable of producing firm, fast and immaculatly groomed snow surface for anyone wanting to explore trails at the foot of Castle Mountian. Trails at Castle Junction meander through forests, meadows and adjacent to the Bow River.

Bow Valley Parkway

The Bow Valley Parkway is one of the most scenic and rewarding destinations in the Canadin Rockies. A must do scenic drive or road ride!

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Carved steeply into the limestone bedrock by thousands of years of water erosion, the dramatic Johnston Canyon is a must-visit natural attraction in Banff National Park. Overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, the deep pools of Johnston Creek, and lush forest are sure to leave a memorable impression. And it can all be experienced via an easy hike along smooth trails and catwalks, making it ideal for families and people of all fitness levels and ages.

Johnston Canyon

Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular destinations in Banff National Park, and for good reason; it is a place of dramatic natural beauty accessible to most.

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Carved steeply into the limestone bedrock by thousands of years of water erosion, the dramatic Johnston Canyon is a must-visit natural attraction in Banff National Park. Overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, the deep pools of Johnston Creek, and lush forest are sure to leave a memorable impression. And it can all be experienced via an easy hike along smooth trails and catwalks, making it ideal for families and people of all fitness levels and ages.

Lake Louise & Moraine Lake

Iconic and stunningly beautiful, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are a must on your Canadian Rockies Tour

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Founded in 1890 as Laggan Station, Lake Louise was once a wild outpost at the end of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Today this hamlet, lake and the nearby area offer some of the finest hiking, skiing and site-seeing in the world. Lake Louise and Moraine Lake usually melt by late May. Alpine hiking season begins in late June.

Icefields Parkway

The Icefields Parkway connects Lake Louise and Jasper, paralleling the Continental Divide through some of the most wild and remote parts of Banff and Jasper national parks.

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Every winding curve of the Icefields Parkway fills the windshield with a new view. Around one bend stretches a vast turquoise lake bordered by lush pine forest. Around another soars a jaw-dropping vista of the Rocky Mountains, the jagged snow-covered peaks dwarfing the glaciers in the valleys below. Your attention is drawn back to the road as you slow down to let a group of shaggy mountain goats amble across the highway and disappear into the forest. It’s the most staggeringly scenic road you’ve ever experienced.

Kootenay National Park

Located a short 10-minute drive from Castle Mountain Chalets, Kootenay National Park offer some quieter and stunning views of the Canadian Rockies.

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Enjoy the thrill of the open road on a scenic drive through the Rockies and experience something new around every curve. Stop along the way to explore what the park has to offer. Enjoy backcountry camping on a multi-day trek or relax in one of three front country campgrounds. Soak in the hot mineral waters of Radium Hot Springs. Enjoy a scenic picnic, tour the Burgess Shale en-route to the Stanley Glacier or challenge yourself to a full-day hike with rewarding views. Kootenay National Park has something for everyone!

Banff

Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, the town of Banff is located within the Banff National Park. Once “Siding 29” on the Canadian Pacific Railway.

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The town of Banff is a spirited place, alive with adventure and wonder. In all directions you’re surrounded by strikingly beautiful and rugged mountains that seem to burst straight out of the ground. You might see a herd of deer wandering down the main street during your early morning jog. The lively streets of downtown are lined with top-class restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as a vibrant range of art galleries and museums. The locals are warm, open, and genuinely connected to the inspiring environment in which they live. The town of Banff offers you endless options for rejuvenation and exploration every day.

Ski Sunshine

The Views, the snow and the longest non-glacial season in Canada

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Banff Sunshine Village's unique location will make you feel miles away from civilization, even though you're only a 15-minute drive from the town of Banff. We are located 7,200 feet high on the Continental Divide, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Our three mountains offer vast terrain, and will wow you with 360 degrees of uninterrupted mountain views. Banff Sunshine provides terrain suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels. You can even ski two provinces (Alberta and British Columbia) in one run! Skiers and snowboarders love Sunshine for our snow and our extra long winter. Our seven month ski season stretches from early November until late May, making us the longest non-glacial ski season in Canada. On an average snow year, Banff Sunshine will receive up to nine metres (30 feet) of snow in a season.

Ski Lake Louise

Where big mountain highs come as standard. Lake Louise Resort is a summer and winter wonderland.

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You’ve come to the right place. Here, you’ll find all the info you’ll need to plan your winter visit from start to finish. From renting gear, reserving a lesson with one of our instructors, checking out our resort stats, to mapping out your day run by run, start your epic-filled day right here.
Leave the crowds behind and soar to 2101m (6893 ft) any day of the week on our sightseeing gondola. Embrace the stunning scenery, grand glaciers, lush carpets of wildflowers, crystal-clear springs and observe wildlife in their natural element. Indulge yourself in a variety of savory dining options while you take in the views from one of our large outdoor patios or spaciously seated dining rooms.

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Board

Information and resources for visitors, tourits, and locals alike.

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The Banff/Lake Louise Tourism Bureau was incorporated in November 1991 with the support of the local business community. Its founding purposes were to market Banff National Park as a world class year-round destination and provide destination marketing, public relations, and visitor information services.