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SKI THE BIG THREE
1. Ski Banff
2. Lake Louise
3. Sunshine

Ski the Big 3, three resorts on one pass offering over 7,700 acres of terrain amidst the worlds most awesome scenery, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Discover the endless options in Banff / Lake Louise!
With 2 charming mountain towns, 3 world-renowned ski areas: Sunshine Village, Ski Banff @ Norquay and Lake Louise, hundreds of shops & restaurants, hostel-style to five star accommodation and plenty of apres-ski fun, Banff / Lake Louise, Canada offers a winter vacation destination to suit every taste and budget.

The options are truly endless when you ski or ride "The Big 3"! From the breathtaking mountain panoramas at Lake Louise to the incredible 100% natural snow at Sunshine Village and the superbly groomed trails at Ski Banff @ Norquay. There are terrain parks and pipes, challenging steeps, wide-open bowls, tree-lined glades covered in fresh champagne powder, gentle beginner slopes, and endless intermediate trails. Thousands of square miles of protected wilderness and wildlife areas, the unspoiled scenery of Banff National Park and the chance to spot an elk roaming the streets make Banff / Lake Louise a truly special place.

Skiers and riders can experience all that Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Ski Banff @ Norquay have to offer with the tri-area lift pass, which includes free roundtrip shuttle bus service between Banff / Lake Louise hotels and the ski 3 areas. That's over 7,700 acres of superb ski terrain, more than 240 trails, and 29 modern lifts surrounded by beautiful Banff National Park. So get ready to Ski & Ride Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine: 3 Great Ski Areas in the Canadian Rockies!

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