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Springtime in Banff

A trip from April 15, 2006 to April 23, 2006, travelling to Banff, Foothills no 31, Alberta
We want to head up to Banff for a little springtime skiing … More  
We want to head up to Banff for a little springtime skiing, hiking, golfing, and relaxing!
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04/15/2006 to 04/23/2006
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Sat 04/15/06 (day 1) - Banff

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Styled after a Scottish baronial castle, the Fairmont is located approximately 70 miles from Calgary International …
Hotel
The Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Ave
Banff, AB T1L 1J4
Canada
403-762-2211
Sat Apr 15 12:00am - Wed Apr 19 12:00am
Notes
We will be staying at the Fairmont in Banff the first half of our stay.
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Sun 04/16/06 (day 2) - Banff

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The good people at The Pines in the Rundlestone Lodge believe that Banff meals should have a local taste, so they …
Restaurant
537 Banff Ave
Banff, AB T1L
Canada
+1 403 760 6690
Sun Apr 16 8:00am - Sun Apr 16 9:00am
Notes
Will have to try this for breakfast one day.
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Mon 04/17/06 (day 3) - Foothills No 31, Banff

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Sunshine boasts "Canada's best snow," and it is one of the few resort operators that does not require snow making eq …
Thing to Do
Banff National Park
Foothills no 31, AB T0L
Canada
+1 403 762 6500
Mon Apr 17 3:00am - Mon Apr 17 11:00pm
Notes
We'll ski at least one day here.
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This is a great place to go if you feel like kicking up your heels. Along with a great restaurant offering New …
Restaurant
110 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB T0L 0C0
Canada
+1 403 760 5300
Mon Apr 17 7:00pm - Mon Apr 17 9:00pm
Notes
If we're not too tired after skiiing, will have to check this place out.
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Tue 04/18/06 (day 4) - Foothills No 31

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These mountainside, steaming sulfur pools are a soothing tradition for locals and visitors as they soak away their s …
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Mountain Avenue
Foothills no 31, AB T0L
Canada
+1 403 762 1515
Tue Apr 18 3:00am - Tue Apr 18 11:00pm
Notes
Ah, hot springs sound nice! We'll have to check this out!
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Wed 04/19/06 (day 5) - Alberta

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This magnificent 100-year-old property has hosted kings, queens and dignitaries from around the world. Gourmet …
Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
111 Lake Louise Dr
Alberta, AB T0L 1E0
Canada
403-522-3511
Wed Apr 19 12:00am - Sun Apr 23 12:00am
Notes
We will be staying at the Fairmont at Lake Louise the second half of our trip.
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With four faces and over 4000 acres of ski space, Lake Louise is a special place for a day on the slopes. Louise boa …
Thing to Do
Whitehorn Rd
Alberta, AB T0L
Canada
+1 403 522 3555
Wed Apr 19 3:00am - Wed Apr 19 11:00pm
Notes
We'll also ski here one day.
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Thu 04/20/06 (day 6) - Banff

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The Athabasca Glacier offers an up close and personal visit to a small portion of the Columbia Icefields. A major at …
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100 Gopher St
Banff, AB T1L
Canada
+1 403 762 6700/ +1 877 423 7433
Thu Apr 20 3:00am - Thu Apr 20 11:00pm
Notes
This sounds like a nice way to see the area.
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Wild Bill's is a Banff institution. In its many years in business, this bar has given most locals and visitors …
Restaurant
Wild Bill's Saloon
201 Banff Ave
Banff, AB T1L
Canada
+1 403 762 0333
Thu Apr 20 3:00am - Thu Apr 20 11:00pm
Notes
Will have to check out this local tavern one night.
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Fri 04/21/06 (day 7) - Banff, Alberta

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With its prime location on Banff Avenue, this cafe is always jammed, with customers often spilling out onto the …
Restaurant
201 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB T0L 0C0
Canada
+1 403 762 0352
Fri Apr 21 8:00am - Fri Apr 21 9:00am
Notes
We love to try new, local coffeehouses.
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With what is probably the best view in a town, the Bighorn works hard to ensure that the view doesn't distract …
Restaurant
1 Mt Norquay Rd
Alberta, AB T0L
Canada
+1 403 762 2285
Fri Apr 21 7:00pm - Fri Apr 21 9:00pm
Notes
Will have to have a big meal out one night, and this could be the place.
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Sat 04/22/06 (day 8) - Banff

Sometimes, even when surrounded by alpine majesty, you just have to see what going on in Hollywood. Lux Cinema …
Entertainment
229 Bear St
Banff, AB T0L 0C0
Canada
+1 403 762 8595
Sat Apr 22 6:00pm - Sun Apr 23 12:00am
Notes
Will have to check out a movie one night.
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Unscheduled - Banff

Join in the celebration of Banff's western and Native heritage at this festival. Events take place in various …
Thing to Do
224 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB T1L 1B3
Canada
+1 403 762 8421
Notes
This sounds like a great celebration. Not sure when this is going on, but would be great if it was while we were there.
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This annual festival is a week-long celebration of alpine winter. Events include snowboard and mountain relay races, …
Thing to Do
Banff Avenue
Banff, AB T0L 0C0
Canada
+1 403 762 8421
Notes
Not sure when this is going on, but this sounds like a great festival.
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Looking for more outdoor adventure than the downtown multiplexes are offering? For three days, Banff screens flicker …
Thing to Do
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff, AB T1L 1H5
Canada
+1 403 762 6675
Notes
Not sure when this is going on, but would be great to check out.
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The beautiful Banff Centre for the Arts is a mountain mecca for creativity. It is host to a wide range of exciting s …
Thing to Do
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff, AB T1L 1H5
Canada
+1 403 762 6301
Notes
Not sure when this is going on, but would be fun to go to.
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Sit back and enjoy some of the hottest shows in winter. The Banff Centre attracts gifted musicians from around the w …
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107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff, AB T1L 1H5
Canada
+1 403 762 6103
Notes
Not sure when this is going on, but would be great to go to.
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Snowboarders and boarder fans wait all year for this wild weekend. This competition series, one of Banff's best …
Thing to Do
Mount Norquay Access Rd
Banff, AB T0L0C0
Canada
+1 403 762 4421
Notes
Not sure when this is going on, but would be fun to go to.
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