Please note that there have been a couple of adjustments to the previous post below:
– K2 finals at Norquay have been cancelled
– End of Season Beach Party at Norquay is now on the 12th not the 13th
All posts by Canadian Rockies Blogger
April 2008 – Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine events
Tuesday April 1st 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Beer Factor – Hoodoo 18+ only 10pm – late
Red Hot Karaoke – Wild Bills 18+ only 10pm – late
Wednesday April 2nd 2008
Wild West Wednesdays – Wild Bills 18+ only 8pm – Late
Thursday April 3rd 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Final Hockey Night: Ottawa vs. Toronto – Elk & Oarsman 5:30pm
Saturday April 5th 2008
Suds plays on the Kokanee Deck – Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Sunday April 6th 2008
TV Rock – Aurora’s 18+ only 9pm – Late
Monday April 7th 2008
Get Wild (Bake your own calzone)– Wild Flour Bakery 5pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday April 8th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Beer Factor – Hoodoo 18+ only 10pm – late
Red Hot Karaoke – Wild Bills 18+ only 10pm – late
Wednesday April 9th 2008
Wild West Wednesdays – Wild Bills 18+ only 8pm – Late
Ski Norquay Closed for the Day
Thursday April 10th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Ski Norquay Closed for the Day
Saturday April 12th 2008
End of Year Beach Party – Ski Norquay
Sunday April 13th 2008
Projected closing of Ski Norquay
Monday April 14th 2008
Get Wild (Bake your own calzone)– Wild Flour Bakery 5pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday April 15th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Beer Factor – Hoodoo 18+ only 10pm – late
Red Hot Karaoke – Wild Bills 18+ only 10pm – late
Wednesday April 16th 2008
Wild West Wednesdays – Wild Bills 18+ only 8pm – Late
Thursday April 17th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Friday April 18th 2008
Rob Bosinger Memorial Weekend – Sunshine Village
Saturday April 19th 2008
Rob Bosinger Memorial Weekend – Sunshine Village
Suds plays on the Kokanee Deck – Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Aaron Pritchett playing at Sunshine Village 2pm
Sunday April 20th 2008
Rob Bosinger Memorial Weekend – Sunshine Village
Aaron Pritchett playing at Sunshine Village 2pm
Monday April 21st 2008
Get Wild (Bake your own calzone)– Wild Flour Bakery 5pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday April 22nd 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Beer Factor – Hoodoo 18+ only 10pm – late
Red Hot Karaoke – Wild Bills 18+ only 10pm – late
Wednesday April 23rd 2008
Wild West Wednesdays – Wild Bills 18+ only 8pm – Late
Thursday April 24th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Friday April 25th 2008
ANZAC Day
Saturday April 26th 2008
Spring Episode ’08 – Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Kokanee Freeride – Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Coors Light Peak Party illScarlett playing – Sunshine Village
Sunday April 27th 2008
Spring Episode ’08 – Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Coors Light Peak Party illScarlett playing – Sunshine Village
Projected closing of Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Monday April 28th 2008
Get Wild (Bake your own calzone)– Wild Flour Bakery 5pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday April 29th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Beer Factor – Hoodoo 18+ only 10pm – late
Red Hot Karaoke – Wild Bills 18+ only 10pm – late
Friday April 30th 2008
Wild West Wednesdays – Wild Bills 18+ only 8pm – Late
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First Bear of Spring 2008 – Banff National Park
Photo Courtesy of Parks Canada
This big male grizzly was photographed on March 16th by a Trans-Canada Highway Project remote camera in the lower Bow Valley. Male grizzlies typically emerge out of their dens in mid-March. Female bears with their cubs tend to emerge mid-April.
This is an indicator that Spring is here and we need to be bear aware! Look out for signs of bears when you are hiking such as diggings and bear scat. If you suspect a bear is in the area it is often best to leave the area immediately. If this is not possible, make plenty of noise so the bear is not surprised. If you make noise during your hike, such as talking loudly, you are very unlikely to see any wildlife including bears.
Organised hikes are a great way to see the wilderness. Include an organised hike on your summer vacation!
Up-to-date trail reports are available at Parks Canada official website.
rocky-peak – CANADA & U.K. websites
Please note that there are more ways to find rocky-peak Holidays. Based in the Canadian Rockies year-round, rocky-peak Holidays offers ski holidays and summer vacations in Western Canada.
rocky-peak – Canada: www.rockypeak.ca
rocky-peak – U.K.: www.rockypeak.co.uk
Thank you for your new and repeat business. We look forward to planning your next ski holiday and summer vacation in magnificent Western Canada!
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NHL Ice Hockey Tours – Calgary Flames (Feb 7 to Mar 29 2008)
The last Ice Hockey Tours to see the Calgary Flames are in March 2008, just next month, so remember to book your seats as space is limited!
All NHL games are played in the Saddledome in Calgary.
Date: 9 Feb
Game: Edmonton
Departs Banff: 2.15 pm
Game Time: 5.00 PM
Date: 22 Feb
Game: Detroit
Departs Banff: 4.15 pm
Game Time: 7.00 PM
Date: 26 Feb
Game: Colorado
Departs Banff: 4.15 pm
Game Time: 7.00 PM
Date: 4 Mar
Game: Columbus
Departs Banff: 4.15 pm
Game Time: 7.00 PM
Date: 7 Mar
Game: Nashville
Departs Banff: 4.45 pm
Game Time: 7.30 PM
Date: 10 Mar
Game: St Louis
Departs Banff: 4.45 pm
Game Time: 7.30 PM
Date: 20 Mar
Game: Colorado
Departs Banff: 4.15 pm
Game Time: 7.00 PM
Date: 22 Mar
Game: Minnesota
Departs Banff: 5:15 pm
Game Time: 8.00 PM
Date: 25 Mar
Game: Vancouver
Departs Banff: 4.15 pm
Game Time: 7.00 PM
Date: 29 Mar
Game: Edmonton
Departs Banff: 5:15 pm
Game Time: 8.00 PM
Prices:
$100-$110 for Black Seating AND return transportation from Banff or Canmore
$125-$135 for Green Seating AND return transportation from Banff or Canmore
$155+ for Blue Seating AND return transportation from Banff or Canmore
Tickets Available from:
ROCKY-PEAK HOLIDAYS
More information:
Banff Ice Hockey Tours
WINTER STORM CYCLES LEAVE WHITE GOLD AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB
Consistent snowfall spoils skiers and riders
Over the past seven days Whistler Blackcomb has received 51cm/20 inches of new snow. The five day forecast is calling for a possible 85+cm by Sunday as a strong frontal system hits the coast. The long-range forecast is calling a series of disturbances to pass over the area bringing even more snow to the Coastal Mountains by the end of the week. The snow base is currently sitting at 289cm at mid mountain on Whistler and there is more snow on the way.
“The freezing level has stayed consistently low and with all this snow it means great conditions all the way to the village,” says Ryan Proctor Whistler Blackcomb Public Relations Coordinator. “I’m not sure when the last time that I had to look for powder was, it feels like we’ve been getting fresh snow almost everyday.”
Incredible snow conditions and great events mean February is shaping up to be one for the books. February 12 is the two year countdown mark for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Also, make sure to check out the Canadian National Snow Sculpting Team showcasing their work on Whistler Mountain, February 27-29.
Remember to book your ski holiday with rocky-peak Holidays – your year-round specialists in Western Canada!
Blue Ticket – Calgary Flames V Colorado Avalanche
We have just ONE BLUE ticket left for the NHL Flames game at the Saddledome, Calgary – Calgary Flames against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday February 26 2008. The price is just $165 including tax and transportation from Banff and Canmore.
We also have some Green and Black seating available. For more information just click on the above title link.
Banff Snowmobiling – Banff Snowmobile Tours
These tours offer guided snowmobile tours in the Canadian Rockies. You will be shuttled through the majestic Rockies from Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise. The closest snowmobile operation is 84 minutes from Banff and 50 minutes from Lake Louise – they are located just west of Yoho National Park outside of the National Parks.
All the trips provide all the necessary winter gear, a new well maintained skidoo, a highly qualified guide, and a memory that will last forever!
Want more power? You can upgrade your 380cc Skidoo to a 550cc Skidoo for just a small amount extra.
There are other tours such as the High Power Private trip and for more experienced riders – the Extreme Tour!
The price is CDN$250 for a full day of action including ALL TAX, some insurance, a BBQ lunch and return transportation from Banff.
Include this tour as part of a ski package and save 10% with rocky-peak Holidays, offering ski holidays in Western Canada.