Skiing in Banff: a Guide for British Tourists
January 16, 2010 by
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Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise make up the three ski areas of Banff. All three resorts are unique in their own way with Mount Norquay being the closest to town, a quick 15 minute drive from downtown.
Mount Norquay is particularly popular with ski racers and locals who like steep fall line skiing; this [...]
More Europeans Tourists Head for the United States
December 11, 2009 by
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The decrease in the value of the dollar was welcome news to international skiers earlier this year.
United States ski resorts reported seeing more international visitors than previous recent years. They credit this primarily to the lower exchange rate of the dollar vs. other currencies. People like getting the most bang for their buck, no matter [...]