Learn about ice skating on frozen lakes in Banff National Park during the winter. Get all the information before you go.

Parks Canada does NOT monitor natural ice surfaces for safety or mark potential hazards in Banff National Park. Frozen surfaces over moving water such as the Bow River are not considered safe places to skate. There are famous hot springs in the Town of Banff area, which can prevent ice on local bodies of water from freezing enough to support ...

2025年1月15日 · Gliding across a frozen lake on a pair of ice skates is something that every Canadian must do in their lifetime. With the epic mountain backdrops, ice skating in Banff National Park is such an amazing thing to do in the wintertime. And there are plenty of prime spots to lace them up and spend a morning, afternoon or even a full day skating away.

The best part is that there are several options for ice skating in Banff National Park and the surrounding area (including Canmore and Kananaskis), from local indoor recreational centres to skating on frozen lakes.

Ice skating in Banff and Lake Louise makes for a truly magical way to soak up the crisp mountain air and take part in a quintessential Canadian pastime. Join in on a game of pond hockey with friends, glide across the iconic Lake Louise, and cozy up with a fireside hot cocoa before heading back out for another round.

2024年12月14日 · In about a two-hour drive from Banff, you can be at one of Canada’s most famous spots to see the renowned methane ice bubbles, so it deserves a special place on this list. If you have ever wanted to skate on ice bubbles, head here around January and February.

2020年1月7日 · Visiting the Canadian Rockies and looking for a fun, yet cheap, winter activity? Well look no further than ice skating in Banff! Yes, Banff National Park is one of those rare places in the world where the lakes freeze, offering that once in a lifetime opportunity to actually skate on top of natural ice!

2022年1月21日 · I’m going to show you where to skate in Banff National Park, what to expect, approximate times when you should go, safety tips, and more amazing winter trips (at the end of the post). An important disclosure: Ice skating on a lake is never 100% safe.

2025年1月23日 · It’s really no wonder skating on Lake Louise has become such a popular winter activity in Banff National Park! Besides the surrounding snow-covered mountain peaks, skaters also get views of the Victoria Glacier and on the ice, a …

2 天之前 · Renowned for its jewel-coloured glacial lakes, Rocky Mountain peaks, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, Banff, Alta., is Canada’s first National Park and part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. From world-class skiing and dogsledding in the winter to high-elevation hikes and paddleboarding in the summer, Banff boasts year-round activities for ...