Parks Canada and the Banff Gondola proudly announce the opening of a NEW Winter Wonderland Playground in Banff National Park, something for all ages! Visitors and locals alike can enjoy outdoor ice skating in Banff National Park.
An ice rink will be located at the base of the Banff Gondola just in time for the holiday season. The starting date is Friday January 8th, 2010, at 2:00pm. The complimentary ice skating rink in Banff will be open daily from 10am-4pm with evening skating till 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Skate rentals are available on-site and Starbucks has warm beverages to keep you toasty. Come celebrate the season with friends and family enjoy a skate, warm up by the fire pits, or just sit back and relax with a warm drink surrounded by spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies!
Click here to read more on this new winter wonderland playground and ice skating in Banff National Park.
Looking for something new to do on Saturday nights? Why not try Banff's Ultimate Mountaintop Evening Experience and enjoy dining on top of a mountain. Starting this Saturday Dec. 19, the Banff Gondola is proud to welcome back Banff Alpine Lights! Travel to the top of the Canadian Rockies at night and surround yourself with six different mountain ranges from 2,281m (7,849 ft) above sea level. Relax up at the top of Sulphur Mountain with some spectacular views and a fantastic Alberta prime rib dinner.
Doug Vass and his children caught a ride to the top of the Banff Gondola in Banff National Park and it appears they loved every moment of it. His young friends discover the Canadian Rockies and remind us what it's like to be a kid again, having lots of fun in some unexpected places. "When you take your kids up a gondola ride, with this kind of view, your kids call you a rock star... isn't that awesome?" said Doug.
"Here's a lesson to learn - kids tend to naturally enjoy every moment of life ...we can learn a real lesson from children and this is the time to really enjoy and I am enjoying it!"
Thanks Doug for sharing this unique perspective and reminding us all what it's like to be a kid again.
Click on the video below to follow their journey up the Banff Gondola.
Make sure to watch Doug's other videos as they explore some family fun at the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff.