Christmas in Banff is a truly magical experience for many reasons; the snow covered Canadian Rockies, warm hospitality, world class skiing, and a great selection of winter activities make Banff the perfect destination for your 2024 Christmas vacation. Although Christmas is much quieter than New Years in Banff, it is still advisable to book your hotel accommodation early.
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Hotels in Banff know how to celebrate Christmas in style and although many Banff hotels do not offer specific Christmas packages, they are certainly open for business right through the Christmas period, with no shortage of festive dining and celebrations throughout the town.
If you are looking for special Xmas packages offered by Banff accommodations, you may be interested in the following options:
Christmas at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
It is difficult to imagine a more idyllic setting than the Banff Springs Hotel to celebrate the Christmas of your dreams with your family or loved ones. As soon as you arrive at the ‘Castle in the Rockies’ during the holiday period and see the enormous and lavishly decorated Christmas trees and hear the festive music you know you’re in for a truly memorable experience. Throughout the holiday period there is a whole host of fun and festive activities taking place at the hotel – in fact there is so much going on, they produce a special Xmas guide booklet to help you keep up with all the fun!
For families or couples who are looking for luxury accommodation with holiday ‘extras’ included, the Christmas at the Castle Package may be just the ticket. This package includes luxury accommodation, complimentary self parking, a decorated Christmas tree in your room, plus a whole host of festivities taking place over the holiday period. The Christmas package is valid from Dec 16 2024 to Jan 3 2025.
Once you have booked your room, you can look forward to taking part in Christmas activities such as Holiday crafts with Mrs Claus, cookie decorating, gift wrapping, snowshoe tours, Christmas carols, ice skating, Santa letter writing station, family bingo and much much more.
For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining, there are a variety of options including:
Festive Brunch at The Vermillion Room – Dec 22 & 29
A Christmas themed brunch buffet with festive flair in The Vermillion Room, the hotel’s brasserie style restaurant.
11.30am-2.30pm, Cost $90 adults, $45 kids 6-12 yrs
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet – Dec 24
Decadent Christmas Eve dinner buffet in the Vermillion Room.
5.00-9.00pm, Cost $135 adults, $40 kids 6-12 yrs
Christmas Day Brunch – Dec 25
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Christmas Day brunch in the Riverview Lounge, Alberta Room & Cascade Ballroom – sure to impress!
10.00am-2.30pm, Cost $135 adults, $40 kids 6-12 yrs
Vermillion Room Christmas Dinner Buffet – Dec 25
The Banff Springs signature Christmas dinner buffet in the Vermillon Room with local and international holiday specialties.
5-9pm, Cost $145 adults, $45 kids 6-12 yrs
Christmas Afternoon Tea – Daily over the Holidays
Traditional Afternoon Tea with a festive theme in the Rundle Lounge with some of the best views in the Canadian Rockies.
10.30am-2.30pm
For full information about Christmas activities and Christmas & Boxing Day dining at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, be sure to view the official Christmas at the Castle Guide which you will receive on check-in.
Banff Park Lodge
Crave Mountain Grill will be presenting a traditional feast on the evening of December 25th with their Christmas Buffet Dinner. You will find slow roast roast turkey roulade on the menu with all the trimmings, a carving station with overnight roasted AAA Alberta prime rib, west coast cedar plank salmon, rosemary rubbed lamb leg, bison meatloaf, tequila lime shrimp, pasta alla ruota, wild mushroom arancini, roasted cauliflower soup with truffle oil, winter harvest vegetables, salads, charcuterie & seafood appetizers and a wide array of fun and festive desserts. The price for adults is $89, with children 6-12yrs costing $39.
La Terrazza, an Italian restaurant at the Banff Park Lodge, will be offering a plated 6 course Christmas menu on the evening of December 25 with a choice of entrees including free range roasted turkey roulade with celeriac mashed potato and Italian sausage stuffing, OR herb crusted black cod with sweet potato fondant and Champagne beurre blanc, OR duo of AAA Alberta beef with potato gratin and seasonal vegetables, OR organic beet gnocci with leek fondue and buttered peas pistachio. Combined with an equally delicious creamy Italian mushroom soup, prosciutto salad, blood orange granite palate cleanser and a dark and white chocolate torte for dessert, this special costs $89 per person.
To check room rates at the Banff Park Lodge click here.
Rimrock Resort Hotel
The Rimrock Resort Hotel has lots of fun activities taking place over the Holidays, such as children’s crafts, ice skating, cookie decorating, carol singing, Christmas Eve celebration, magician, a visit from Santa on the morning of December 25th, and a selection of venues to enjoy Xmas dinner.
To check rates and Xmas offers for the 2024 Holiday Season click here.
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Buffalo Mountain Lodge has a fun filled schedule for a Christmas Getaway offering eggnog and cookies on Christmas Eve, apres ski with festive drink specials, breakfast buffet on Christmas and Boxing Day, Xmas movies with hot chocolate, and a gourmet Christmas dinner at the Prow.
**The above hotel rates are subject to applicable taxes, subject to availability, subject to change without notice, and generally based on double occupancy. To confirm details and availability for all hotel packages and Christmas dining, please use the links provided.
If you are going to be in Banff for New Year’s Eve, you may also be interested in seeing some Banff New Year hotel packages.
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