Banff / Lake Louise
Banff · Alberta · Canada
991m
Vertical Drop
164
Runs
26
Lifts
1,700 ha
Skiable Area
914 cm
Avg Snowfall
Nov 2025 – May 2026
Season
Nearby town
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About
Set within Banff National Park, this trio of resorts — Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise — offers stunning Canadian Rockies scenery, reliable snow, and a charming mountain town.
Terrain & Mountain Profile
Run Breakdown
Summit
2,637m
Base
1,646m
Vertical Drop
991m
Lift Breakdown
1
Gondolas
17
Chairlifts
8
Surface Lifts
Employment & Recruitment
Estimated Seasonal Staff
2,500–4,000
Main Employers
- Banff Sunshine Village (resort operations)
- Lake Louise Ski Resort (resort operations)
- Mt. Norquay (resort operations)
- Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Banff Hospitality Collective (restaurants & bars)
- Pursuit (Banff Gondola, attractions)
Common Seasonal Jobs
Languages Required
- Visa Requirements
- International workers typically require a Working Holiday Visa (IEC) for Canada. Australian, UK, French, Irish, and many other nationalities are eligible. Some employers offer LMIA-backed work permits for specialized roles.
- Recruitment Timeline
- Major employers begin hiring in July–August. Positions fill through September–October. Late applicants may still find roles in November. Sunshine Village and Lake Louise both run dedicated seasonal hiring campaigns.
Worker Amenities & Living
Staff Housing Available
- Cost of Living
- CAD $300–$450 (housing, food, transport)
- Public Transport
- Roam Transit runs free and paid routes throughout Banff and to Lake Louise. Sunshine Village shuttle from Banff. Greyhound/Rider Express to Calgary (1.5 hrs).
Staff Perks
- Free or discounted season pass (Ikon Pass for some employers)
- Staff meal discounts
- Pro deals on gear
- Staff events & parties
- Access to Banff Upper Hot Springs
Local Life & Community
- Après & Nightlife
- Lively après-ski culture in the town of Banff. Popular spots include the Elk & Oarsman, Wild Bill's Legendary Saloon, High Rollers, Magpie & Stump, and Tommy's Neighbourhood Pub. Lake Louise has the Lodge of the Ten Peaks base lodge.
- Healthcare
- Banff Mineral Springs Hospital with 24/7 emergency department. Pharmacies in town (Shoppers Drug Mart). Canmore Hospital 20 min east. Calgary hospitals 1.5 hrs.
- Shops & Services
- Full-service town with grocery stores (IGA, Safeway in Canmore), banks, gear shops (Rude Boys, Monod Sports), liquor stores, and equipment rental.
- International Community
- Very large — thousands of international workers each season, primarily from Australia, UK, Japan, and Europe. Banff is one of Canada's top working holiday destinations.
Outdoor Activities (Non-Ski)
Nearby Towns
Banff
15 km awayA stunning national park town in the Canadian Rockies. Base for Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt Norquay. One of the world's most beautiful mountain towns with incredible wildlife and scenery.
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Nov 2025 – May 2026
Climate & Snow
- Winter Temps
- -18°C to -5°C
- Snow Reliability
- high
- Snowmaking
- 15% of runs
- Avg Snowfall
- 914 cm/yr
Location
51.4254°N, -116.1773°W
Nearest town: Banff