Visit Banff for Easter Weekend
Easter is a excellent opportunity for a springtime visit to the Canadian Rockies. With Easter Sunday 2011 falling relatively late on April 24, there is a good chance that the weather in the town of Banff will be spring-like, while the ski and snowboard season will still be in full swing at Sunshine Village and Lake Louise Mountain Resort. Easter is also a great time to go sightseeing in Banff National Park as the views of the snow-capped peaks are stunning at this time of year, and the roads are very quiet compared to the summer months. Alternatively, strolling through the streets of downtown Banff discovering the excellent restaurants and shopping can be a fun and relaxing way to spend the Easter holiday weekend.
Banff Lodging at Easter
Easter weekend is usually a busy one for hotels in Banff, and most Banff accommodations do not offer specific Easter packages or special deals. That being said, at the time of writing, availability is quite good for Easter weekend and it is recommended that you make your reservations as early as possible while there is still a wide selection of hotels to choose from. As the holiday weekend approaches, vacancies for the night of Saturday April 23 are likely to become limited, while Friday April 22 and Sunday April 24 will probably have more openings.
To check rates and availability for several Banff hotels, click here.
Skiing and Snowboarding
The Banff area is blessed with a long winter which means that by Easter the ski resorts often have some of their best snow of the whole season. Both Sunshine Village and Lake Louise Mountain Resort are open until May and with the amount of snow they have on the ground at the moment, it looks like spring skiing will be as good as it gets this Easter. Also, thanks to excellent ski conditions, Mount Norquay will be open for Easter weekend from Friday April 22 to Sunday April 24.
Easter Sunday Brunch in Banff
One of the best things to do on Easter Sunday in Banff is to treat yourself to one of the amazing brunches offered by several hotels in town, and we have listed some of the most popular options below. These events are extremely popular and are likely to sell out, which means early reservations are strongly recommended.
Easter Sunday Brunch at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Sunday Brunch at the Banff Springs Hotel is legendary, and their Easter Brunch is no exception. In addition to the impressive breakfast and lunch specialties, there are often extra Easter themed treats which make the Easter Brunch buffet even more special. Also, the Brunch for Easter 2011 will take place in the Riverview Lounge, Cascade Ballroom, and the Alhambra Room, which is a rare opportunity to dine in those venues, which are reserved for special occasions.
When: April 24, 10.30-14.30
Where: Riverview Lounge, Cascade Ballroom, Alhambra Room
Cost: Adults $55, Children 6-12yrs $27.50, 5yrs + under free
Reservations: 403 762 6860
Easter Sunday Brunch at the Banff Park Lodge
The Banff Park Lodge will be serving Easter Sunday Brunch in the Chinook Restaurant, with seating times at 10am, 10.30am, 12.30pm and 1pm. The buffet includes a wide selection of breakfast and lunch items, and make sure you leave plenty of room for the excellent desserts!
When: April 24, 10.00-14.00
Where: Chinook Restaurant
Cost: Adults $33, Seniors $28, Children 6-12yrs $23, 5yrs + under free
Reservations: 403 760 3255
Rimrock Resort Hotel Easter Brunch
Sunday Brunch will be offered in the Banquet Area at the Rimrock Resort Hotel, and will feature a buffet with breakfast and lunch items and chef attended stations.
When: April 24, 10.00-13.30
Where: Banquet Area
Cost: Adults $36, Children 6-12yrs $18, 5yrs + under free
Reservations: 403 762 3356
The Juniper Hotel & Bistro Easter Brunch
There will be a special Easter Brunch menu at the Juniper Hotel & Bistro which will feature a choice of organic split pea and mint soup or salad as a starter, followed by a selection of one of four main courses which include seared wild sockeye salmon, Bistro eggs benedict, and Rocky Mountain bacon and eggs, plus dessert.
When: April 24, 11.00-15.00
Where: Juniper Hotel & Bistro
Cost: Adults $32, Children’s menu for 12yrs and under $12.95
Reservations: 403 762 2281
The Keg Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar at the Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa will be offering a brunch buffet on Easter Sunday with breakfast and lunch items such as eggs benedict, French toast with strawberries, peel ‘n’ eat shrimp, salad bar, honey glazed ham and prime rib.
When: April 24, 11.00-14.00
Where: The Keg at the Caribou Lodge & Spa
Cost: Adults $21.99, Children 12yrs and under $9.99
Reservations: 403 762 4442
*The above rates for Easter Sunday Brunch do not include tax and service charge.
