Banff transforms into a winter wonderland, creating the perfect landscape for fun winter activities such as sleigh rides, dogsledding, snowshoeing and guided icewalks. It’s the perfect place to experience ice skating on a frozen lake, hiking to see frozen waterfalls, or playing in the snow in the Canadian Rockies.

This guide will get you excited as we share the best things to do in Banff in winter, where to eat in Banff, and where to stay. Popular Banff Winter Tours We Recommend! Johnston Canyon Icewalk Snowshoeing on Top of the World Winter Tour: Banff and Its Wildlife Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride in Banff Sunset and Stars Tour

With this 6 day itinerary, you’ll see how you can plan an adventure-filled trip that covers the best of Banff in winter with a detailed blueprint of which mountains to hit up, activities to book, where to stay, restaurants to reserve, how to get around, and more.

In this post, we’re breaking down the quintessential Banff winter activities, where to go, what to do, and all the photogenic places to capture your amazing trip.

Banff is popular among outdoor lovers year-round for its hikes in the summer and its frosty ski slopes in winter. So what is there to do in Banff during winter if you just have one day? Here’s my short and sweet guide to visiting Banff, Alberta in 1 Day: Winter Edition! Read on to discover the top things to do in Banff in winter for short trips.