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Lake Louise is located in the Canadian Rockies, in the heart of Canada's Banff National Park. It is one of the most scenic mountain resorts in North America, rich in natural beauty. It is known for its tall, jagged peaks and glacial lakes. Banff/Lake Louise has three different ski areas: Mount Norquay/ Mystic Ridge, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. The resort is eleven square miles and spread over four separate mountain faces that are inter-connected by a lift and trail system.
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The skiing at Lake Louise is very dramatic, with its steep bowls and gullies. Sunshine Village is known for its wide-open bowls and has the highest base elevation in all of Banff, with over 3500 ft of vertical drop. Snow conditions are such that the resort sometimes stays open until July. Mystic Ridge/Norquay, also known as "Norky," boasts powerful steeps and monster moguls.
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The towns of Banff and Lake Louise offer both history and charm, and are famous for their castle-style hotels. There are over 200 restaurants and bars in this scenic town. You will feel very comfortable here with its friendly, Canadian atmosphere. It is about a two hour drive from Calgary. Because of the current favorable exchange rates in Canada, Banff & Lake Louise is an excellent value.
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Banff, Lake Louise Tourism Website
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| Banff Mount Norquay Mountain Information |
| Top Elevation: | 7,000 ft | 2,134 m |
| Base Elevation | 5,350 ft | 1,631 m |
| Vertical Drop | 1,650 ft | 503 m |
| Annual Snowfall: | 120 in | 305 cm |
| Number of Lifts: | 5 | |
| Lift Capacity: | 7,000 skiers an hour |
| Snowboarding: | Yes | |
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| Trail Ratings |
 | Beginner | 20% |
 | Intermediate | 36% |
 | Expert | 28% |
| Expert | 16% |
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| Sunshine Village Mountain Information |
| Top Elevation: | 8,954 ft | 2,729 m |
| Base Elevation | 5,440 ft | 1,658 m |
| Vertical Drop | 3,514 ft | 1,071 m |
| Annual Snowfall: | 396 in | 1,006 cm |
| Number of Lifts: | 12 | |
| Lift Capacity: | 20,000 skiers an hour |
| Snowboarding: | Yes | |
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| Trail Ratings |
| Beginner | 20% |
| Intermediate | 55% |
| Expert | 25% |
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| Lake Louise Mountain Information |
| Top Elevation: | 8,650 ft | 2,637 m |
| Base Elevation | 5,400 ft | 1,646 m |
| Vertical Drop | 3,250 ft | 991 m |
| Annual Snowfall: | 144 in | 366 cm |
| Number of Lifts: | 11 | |
| Lift Capacity: | 15,499 skiers an hour |
| Snowboarding: | Yes | |
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| Trail Ratings |
| Beginner | 25% |
| Intermediate | 45% |
| Expert | 30% |
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