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Banff Ski School & Banff Ski Lessons

Make your trip to Banff complete with ski school for the kids and some ski lessons for the adults.  There's no better way to enhance your vacation and get the most out of the slopes.  All Banff ski school programs and ski lessons are with fully certified, world-class professional instructors.

 

Resort Adult Ski & Snowboard Lessons

SKI BIG 3

Youth and Adult Snow School (age 13 and older)

Club Ski or Club Snowboard

A 3 Day Ski or Snowboard Adventure $244 CAD +tx (lift ticket not included)

There is no better way to enhance your winter vacation in Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine than with our renowned Club Snowboard program. Our snowboard and ski pros have a wealth of experience helping our guests improve their riding. Guests benefit from "insider's" knowledge as they explore our three resorts in the scenic grandeur of the Canadian Rockies.

In addition to the Club Ski / Snowboard Tri-Area snow school, the three resorts each offer their own snow school programs. There's a program to suit everyone — whether skier or rider, first-timers or seasoned experts! Ski Norquay, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village employ world-class professional instructors who will help to make the most of your ski or snowboard experience in Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine.

Ski lessons are a terrific way to make the most of your ski experience in Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine. Improve your skills, explore the resorts and have some fun while learning! Advance reservations are recommended to ensure your space in the program.

* Prices in Canadian Dollars and subject to 6% GST. Prices subject to change without notice.
 

Ski Norquay, Banff

Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Sunshine Village
 
 

Resort Children Ski School Programs

Designed specifically for kids, these programs offer a fun learning environment at our three resorts. Advance reservations are recommended to ensure your space in the program. All three resorts also have excellent daycare facilities and programs.

SKI BIG 3 - Children Ski School

Club Junior

A 3-Day Adventure $244.00 CAD + tax (lift ticket not included)

Club Junior teaches children ages 6-12 the necessary skills of skiing or riding combined with a HUGE helping of FUN!! With lunch included each day, parents can be assured that their young skiers & riders will be taken care of & make plenty of friends their own age along the way! With Club Junior, kids will learn more, ski more & laugh more as instructors guide them on a 3-day adventure to Lake Louise, Sunshine Village & Ski Banff @ Norquay.

In addition to the Club Ski / Snowboard Tri-Area snow school, the three resorts each offer their own snow school programs. Ski Norquay, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village employ world-class professional instructors who will help to make the most of your ski or snowboard experience in Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine.

Norquay Child Ski School

Lake Louise Child Ski School

Sunshine Village Child Ski School
 
 

Ski Norquay, Banff

Mt. Norquay provides professional, friendly instructors so kids have loads of fun while they're learning to ski or snowboard.

All lesson costs DO NOT include lift tickets or rentals except for Discover Programs.

Discover Skiing/Boarding 'Never Ever' (Ability Level 1)
Half Day (10am or 1:30pm)  $ 59.00
* Includes Cascade lift ticket, 2 hour lesson, and rentals.
Full Day (10am)  $ 89.00
* Includes Cascade lift ticket, 4 hour lesson, and rentals.

Ski/Board Improvement
(Level 1-3) Max 8 people
Half Day (10am or 1:30pm)  $ 80.00
* 2 hours - Lift not included.
Full Day (10am)  $ 110.00
* 4 hours - Lift not included.

Private Lessons
Full Day (6 hours) - up to 5 people.  $ 525.00
1 Hour (1 person)  $ 99.00
2 Hour (1 person)  $ 179.00
3 Hour - up to 5 people.  $ 339.00
Extra Person  $ 30.00
 
 

Norquay Child Ski School
Mt. Norquay provides professional, friendly instructors so kids have loads of fun while they're learning to ski or snowboard.

All lesson costs DO NOT include lift tickets or rentals except for Discover Programs.

SNOWBOARDING group lessons for children 8 years old and up ONLY
Proof of age for children 15 yrs old and under is REQUIRED

Discover Skiing/Boarding (Ages 6-12) 'Never Ever'
Half Day  $ 59.00
* Includes Cascade lift ticket, 2 hour lesson, and rentals.
Full Day  $ 89.00
* Includes Cascade lift ticket, 4 hour lesson, and rentals.

Ski Adventure & Rip'n Ride (Snowboarding) - All Abilities (Ages 6-12)
Half Day  $ 60.00
* Includes 2 hr lesson, full day rental and full day lift ticket.
Full Day (Level 2-3)  $ 90.00
* Includes 4hr lesson, full day rental and full day lift ticket.

Private Lessons (Ages 6-12)
1 Hour private 1child  $ 89.00
2 Hour private 1 child  $ 149.00
3 Hour private up to 5 children  $ 239.00
Full Day private - 6 hours up to 5 children  $ 325.00
Extra child rate  $ 30.00
 
 

Lake Louise Mountain Resort

3 Day Mountain Experience Ski/Snowboard
Includes 4 hours of guiding & instruction each day for 3 Days.

$ 275.00 (Lesson Only)
Ages: 13 and older
Abilities: (Levels 2 - 6)
Rotation: Sun - Tue or Thurs - Sat

Learn to Ski/Board Package
For first timers - same as above but with the added encouragement from your pro. Includes rental, Lake Louise Ski Area lift pass & lessons for 3 days.

$369 Adult  (Lesson + lift ticket + rentals)
$339 Youth (13-17) ID required (Lesson + lift ticket + rentals)
Abilities: (1st time only)
Rotation: Sun - Tue or Thurs - Sat

Discover Package Ski/Snowboard
For First timers - "Guaranteed pros, guaranteed progress, guaranteed fun". Our Discover package is guaranteed to get you going, or your next lesson is free. Includes beginner lift ticket, 2 or 4.5 hour beginner group lesson & full day equipment rental.

Ages: 13 and Older
Half Day (2 hours) 10:30 am or 1:00 pm (Lesson + lift ticket + rentals)  $ 89.00
Full Day (4.5 hours)10:30 am - 4:00 pm (Lesson + lift ticket + rentals)  $ 99.00
Next Step Full Day Level 2 (Lesson + lift ticket + rentals)  $ 125.00
Next Step Half Day Level 2 (Lesson + lift ticket + rentals)  $ 105.00

Performance Group Lessons Ski/Snowboard
Not your ordinary lesson. At Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard School, our groups have a maximum of 6 students and run for a minimum of 2 hours. These lessons are designed around fun and improvement.

Performance Group lessons meet at 10:30am daily.

Ages: 13 and older
Abilities: Levels 2 – 3
Half Day (2 hours) $  89.00
Full Day (4.5 hours) - (10:30am - 4:00pm) $ 125.00
Extension - Extend your half day to a full day $ 36.00

Performance Plus Group Lessons Ski Only
As above but with a maximum group size of 4 and includes video analysis

Lesson start time: 10:30 am
Maximum group size: 4
Ages: 13 and older
Abilities: Levels 4 – 6
Half Day (2 hours)  $ 115.00
Full Day (4.5 hours) - (10:30am - 4:00pm)  $ 145.00
Extension $  36.00

Private Lessons (Up to 5 people)
2 Hr Private Ski $ 239.00
2 Hr Private Snowboard *NEW* special rate $ 159.00
Half Day (3 hours) Ski/Snowboard  $ 339.00
Full Day (6 hours) Ski/Snowboard  $ 529.00
First Tracks Private Ski/Snowboard  $ 99.00
* 8:30am - 10:30am (gets you on the mountain 1/2 hour before it is open to public)
Late Day (2:00pm-4:00pm) Ski/Snowboard  $199.00
 
 

Lake Louise Child Ski School

Kidski and Shreddies meets at the Minute Maid Wilderness Adventure Park. Please arrive early & allow time for registration.

Kidski (Ski) & Shreddies (Snowboard)
Under the expert guidance of our pros, your child will explore the mountain & their ability through fun & games.
Times: 10:30 am for all Full Day or Half Day programs
(Kidski and Shreddies Discover Half Day Packages also start at 1:00 pm)
Abilities: All levels
Ages: Kidski 5-12 yrs / Shreddies 7-12 yrs
Half Day (2 hours) - (10:30am-12:30pm)  $ 65.00
Full Day (4.5 hours) - (10:30am-4:00pm)  $ 89.00
3 Full Days w/ Lunch (16.5 hours) - (10:30am-4:00pm)  $ 239.00

Kidski & Shreddies Discover Package
T Bar lift ticket, Lesson and Rental Package (including helmet)
Half Day (2 hours) - (10:30am and 1:00pm)  $ 65.00
Full Day (4.5 hours) - (10:30am-4:00pm) NO LUNCH  $ 89.00
 
 

Sunshine Village
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed with all Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Programs

Discover Program (Ages 6-99)
Ability Level: Never Ever Only | Average group size of 6.
Introduction to skiing & snowboarding for newcomers to winter sports.
The Discover All Inclusive package includes lift ticket (with transport to/from Banff), lesson/s, equipment rental & lunch.

Discover groups: Adult 18+, Mountain Riders 13-17 yrs, Kids Kampus 6-12 yrs.
Daily Workshop  
Adult & Mountain Riders Discovery – Full Day with Lunch  $ 164.99
Kids Kampus Discovery – Full Day, with Lunch     $144.99

Adult Programs (Ages 18+)
Learn to Ski or Ride Workshops

Ability Levels 1-3. Average group size of 8
Smaller group sizes ensure a hands-on learning experience with other people of your ability. Let the Sunshine certified and experienced instructors help you to gain the skills and confidence to take your skiing or riding to a performance level. The Learn to Ski & Ride experience will give you the chance to discover new terrain while working on basic techniques and skill development with advantages of your instructor knowing the best terrain and lift line priority.
Full Day, with Lunch   $133.99
3 Full Days, with Lunch     $399.99
4 Full Days, with Lunch    $499.99
5 Full Days, with Lunch     $599.99
* All performance workshops include lunch.
Performance Workshop.

Ability Levels 4-5. Average group size of 6
With one of our experienced and highly qualified pros, lift line priority and small group sizes, you'll have more time on snow that will help accelerate your learning in powder, steeps, bumps, trees, carving and more. The personalized performance feedback and video analysis* will help fine tune your skills and will allow you to explore some of the best terrain that Sunshine Village has to offer.
Full Day, with Lunch   $159.99
3 Full Days, with Lunch     $459.99
4 Full Days, with Lunch    $589.99
5 Full Days, with Lunch    $719.99
*due to unforseen circumstances video analysis may not be available

Youth Programs (Ages 13-17)
Full day adventure program for active young adults aged 13-17 years in small groups can develop friendships, skill progression and a chance to ski and ride with Sunshine's pros who know the endless mountain terrain inside and out. Big mountain fun for beginners on first turns to experts looking for a challenge in the terrain park, trees, chutes and more. Everyone will gain one to one feedback and develop their ability in the sport.

Youth learn to Ski or Board Workshop    
Ability Levels 1-3. Average group size of 8   
Full Day, with Lunch     $ 133.99
3 Full Days, with Lunch     $ 399.99
4 Full Days, with Lunch     $ 499.99
5 Full Days, with Lunch     $ 619.99
Youth Performance Workshop.    
Ability Levels 4-5. Average group size of 8    
Full Day, with Lunch     $ 154.99
3 Full Days, with Lunch     $ 459.99
4 Full Days, with Lunch     $ 599.99
5 Full Days, with Lunch     $ 724.99
 
 

Sunshine Village Child Ski School

TINY TIGERS Daycare
(Ages 19 months - 6 year: daycare only)
The popular Tiny Tigers Daycare is especially for children aged 19 months to 6 years. The friendly Sunshine staff will provide your child with a fun filled day of indoor and outdoor activities, a balanced lunch and two nutritional snacks.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Maximum daycare staff to child ratio 1:8
Lift ticket included - must pick up lift ticket at guest services prior to boarding gondola.
Full Day* $ 69.9
3 Full Days* $ 199.99
4 Full Days* $ 269.99
5 Full Days * $ 329.99
* Lunch included

TINY TIGERS Ski and Play
(Ages 3 - 6)
All ability levels - Available in skiing only, includes daycare
If your young child wants to ski, we highly recommend the Tiny Tigers Ski and Play program. Groups are a maximum size of 3 and the fully qualified and specially trained Tiny Tiger Pros love teaching kids! Kids enjoy approximately 1 hour of ski and play with their instructor in the morning and again in the afternoon, plus all the indoor and outdoor activities on offer at daycare.

Jam packed with fun and adventure - your child will take away lasting memories and experience the spirit of the mountains at its best! Perfect for small children of all ski abilities. Don't forget to reserve in advance.

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Full Day*  $114.99
3 Full Days*  $299.99
4 Full Days*  $399.99
5 Full Days*  $499.99
* Lunch included  

Kids Kampus
(Ages 6-12, All ability levels)
Ski & Snowboard available
Fun, adventure and imagination

Learning has never been more fun! At Kids Kampus, the Sunshine instructors have been specially selected and trained to bring out the best in kids. Your kids are going to laugh and play while they learn to be better skiers or riders in a safe and well-organized environment.
Kids are divided into small groups and set out to explore our great mountain with other children. Learn quickly, build confidence and love the sport!

Lesson: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Average group size 8.
Supervised nutritional lunch.
Full Day*  $102.99
3 Full Days*  $299.99
4 Full Days*  $399.99
5 Full Days*   $499.99
* Lunch included

Sunshine's Mountain Riders
(Ages 13-17, All ability levels)
For first timers to steep powder riders alike - the fun begins here!

Ski & Snowboard available.

Full day adventure program for active young adults aged 13-17 years in groups of no more than 8 resulting in fast friendships, skill progression and a chance to ski and ride with Sunshine's pros who know the endless mountain terrain inside and out.

Big mountain fun for beginners on first turns to experts looking for a challenge in the terrain park, trees, chutes and more. Everyone will gain one to one feedback and develop their ability in the sport.
Full Day*  
3 Full Days*  
4 Full Days*  
5 Full Days*  
* Lunch included; equipment and lift ticket not included unless otherwise marked.