| BANFF, ALBERTA
Saturday February 18 to Saturday February 25, 2017
Price
$1795.00 per person in double occupancy
$1695.00 per person in triple occupancy
$2195.00 per person in single occupancy
8 days / 7 nights / 5 days of skiing
Banff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.
It is located in Alberta's Rockies along the Trans-Canada Highway,
approximately 126 km west of Calgary and 58 km east of Lake Louise.
At an elevation of 1,400 m to 1,630 m, Banff is the community with
the second highest elevation in Alberta after Lake Louise.
Welcome to one of the most precious, protected places in the world.
A visit here offers the chance to experience the spectacular Canadian
Rocky Mountains and glacier-fed lakes, wildlife at its wildest and
small-town charm that only Banff can offer. Start planning your
trip today.
There are so many attractions in Banff you won't be able to visit
them all in one day. From the Banff Gondola to the hot springs,
lots of restaurants there’s so much to do in our little town.
You can also visit some of the country’s national historic
sites while you’re here.
The three ski stations and the two alpines cities are in the hearth
of the Banff National Park. That is what makes the beautiful nature
play ground in Canada! You will find a variety of groomed trails
for beginner to advance, as well as attraction that you will like,
for all tastes and all budget!
It does not matter what you are looking for, you will find it here:
skiing and snowboarding in the powder, adventure or more again a
getaway in a spectacular decor….. You will also be surrounded
by wild nature!
Rare you would find ski hills in wild area, but here, we have
3 stations! The ski areas are Mount Norquay, Lake Louise Ski Area
and Sunshine Village. With almost 8000 acres of skiable area, one
lift ticket triple stations, an amazing ski school and access to
full services, you can have an absolutely amazing perfect ski holidays!
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LAKE LOUISE |
SUNSHINE |
NORQUAY |
| Altitude |
8 650 feet / 2 637 m |
8 954 feet / 2 729 m |
7 000 feet / 2134 m |
| Vertical |
3 250 feet / 991 m |
3 314 feet / 1 071 m |
1 650 feet / 503 m |
| Average annual snow fall |
179 inches / 455 cm |
360 inches / 914 cm |
120 inches / 305 cm |
| Number of runs |
145 |
107 |
28 |
| Number of lifts |
9 |
12 |
5 |
| Distribution of runs |
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Beginner |
25% |
20% |
20% |
Intermediate |
45% |
55% |
36% |
Advanced |
30% |
25% |
44% |
| Snowboarding allowed |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Package includes: flights, accommodation, transfers, ski
passes, breakfasts and all taxes
- Round trip direct flight from Ottawa to Calgary with Air Canada
- Airport transfers and hills shuttles
- 7 nights’ accommodation at the Banff Aspen Lodge***
- 7 full “Canadian Rockies” breakfasts
- 5 days lift tickets for Sunshine, Lake Louise, Mont Norquay
- Welcome cocktail
- All taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
- Travel insurance (cancellation and/or medical)
- Luggage fees
- The contribution to the Indemnity Fund of $1 per $1000
The airline company “Air Canada” as the right to change
the fee.
Accommodation at the Banff Aspen Lodge (3 Star):
Banff Aspen Lodge offer a complete great breakfast every day!
The warm hotel has 89 rooms with panoramic views over the mountains.
The lodge has been recently renovated and décor with taste.
To enjoy your stay, enjoy the two new hot tub outside, outdoor fire
place, sauna and vapor bath. On top of that, the Banff Aspen Lodge
is at 3 minutes from downtown.
The lodge offers also free indoor heated parking (limited spaces),
outdoor free parking, conference room, Café Whitebark ($),
internet available, access to free cordless internet, laundry ($),
ski locker.
To visit the Hotel website, http://ski.voyagesgendron.com/hotel/banff-aspen-lodge/
Make sure you have proper identification for this trip
(passport is required). We also need the exact name on your passport,
to issue your airline ticket.
Options:
- Deduct $600.00 if you want land package only (no airline).
Please be sure to coordinate flight times with the group in order
to make the bus connections
- 6th day of ski add $65.00 per adult
- 6th day of ski add $45.00 per senior
- Senior discount: deduct $35.00 from the package per senior
65 years and older
- Possibility to ski Kicking Horse for one day at extra cost
Insurance:
It is recommended to protect non-refundable deposits in the event
that participants are forced to cancel their vacation prior to departure
for medical reasons. The price of insurance is:
0-45 year old= $98.22
45-55 year old= $102.59
55-60 year old= $154.65
60-65 year old= $179.36
65 and older we will need to make a request to France to get the
price.
To find out more about the insurance, email France Lefebvre at flefebvre@voyagesgendron.com.
If you take insurance, you will need to provide us your date of
birth. Insurance premiums are due at time of deposit.
Canada Insurance Package
| Benefits included |
Coverage amount |
| Emergency Medical Care |
Up to $5,000,000 |
| - Medical follow-up in Canada |
Included |
| - Dental care following an accident |
Up to $2,000 |
| - Subsistence allowance |
Up to $3,000 |
| - Repatriation of the deceased |
Up to $10,000 |
| - Transportation costs to visit a covered person |
Included |
| Accidental Death/Dismemberment |
Up to $100,000 |
| - Public transportation accident |
Up to $200,000 |
| Flight/Acc.Death/Dismemberment |
Up to $300,000 |
| Baggage Insurance |
Up to $1,500 |
| - Baggage delay |
Up to $500 |
| Trip Cancellation |
Up to $2,000 |
| Trip Interruption |
Unlimited |
| Travel assistance |
Included |
Payment:
$450.00 deposit + insurance due when booking plus
a cheque for the balance, dated January 3, 2017.
All remaining group space will be released on December 9th 2016.
Male sure to register for the trip before. Final payment is due
45 days before departure (which is January 3, 2017).
Payment may be made by cheque, money order or credit cards. Cheque
and Money Order are payable to SKI EXTREME CLUB.
If you are paying by credit card, please contact Diane at 613-225-6834
to give her your card number with expiry date and the 3 digit at
the back.
Payment Options: Any payments for membership,
lessons, tickets, trips or dryland can be made by cash, cheque,
money order or e-mail transfer. For more info, click
here.
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From Ottawa to Calgary |
| Air Transportation: |
Air Canada |
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| Outbound |
Date / Flight# |
Departure Time |
Arrival Time |
| 40 seats |
Feb. 18 / AC #113 |
Ottawa 07h35 |
Calgary 10h17 |
| Return |
Date / Flight# |
Departure Time |
Arrival Time |
| 40 seats |
Feb. 25 / AC #124 |
Calgary 19h10 |
Ottawa 01h06 |
| (Flights numbers & times are subject to change.)
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Related Links
http://ski.voyagesgendron.com/hotel/banff-aspen-lodge/
http://www.banff.ca/Index.aspx?NID=89
https://www.skibig3.com/?utm_campaign=BLLT&utm_source=MemberPageContent&utm_medium=website
http://www.banffaspenlodge.com/
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