the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Staying in the town of Banff, as opposed to Lake Louise or Canmore, offers you the convenience of having nearby shopping and a wide variety of restaurants.

The Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of Banff's most popular ski locales and one of the largest ski areas in North America. It encompasses four mountains, 164 runs – including a 5-mile run – 11 ...

From the brilliant blue of Lake Louise, the Valley of the Ten Peaks, towering Mount Robson, Moraine Lake, not to mention the gorgeous Banff Springs Hotel… all these magnificent jewels set ...

and Banff Upper Hot Springs are all accessible, as are ROAM buses. Accessible trails range from the lakeside path at Lake Louise to the lengthy Banff Legacy Trail along the Bow River.

If you're looking to spend your Banff vacation in style (and convenience), book your hotel in Banff Town ... (it's about 12 miles west of town) while Lake Louise is the farthest (but also one ...