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Originally Posted by Table 5
If this is your first time in Banff, and you can swing it, definitely stay at the Banff Springs. Despite the town being overrun these days, it's hard to deny that the hotel is still worth the experience. The rooms there are fairly small, but the hotel itself is just so grand you feel like you are in another time, and swimming in that outdoor pool overlooking the mountains on a snowy day is is a great memory. We also like taking that little walk down through the forest to the Waldhous for a pint and fondue...I enjoyed it much more than the loud/touristy Grizzly House.
If you've already done Banff, you may want to give the Pomeroy in Kananaskis a consideration though. The scenery is just as nice, the hotel is newly renovated and has lots of places to chill, and the Spa is better than anything in Banff of LL. You can always do a day trip into Banff.
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Reading through this thread is so awesome. It goes to show why it's such an insane spot we're so lucky to have just an hourish away.
Two really good fondue places that are authentic to the mountains with completely different vibes. Rad.
All the things to do depending on your tastes, style and mood.
All the things to do depending on your budget.
That town is fkn magic.
Also - unpopular opinion - but catching a movie at the Lux is a really chill way to spend a couple hours in an afternoon. I think this suggestion is good because it sounds like OP is looking for some downtime away from the kids. The Lux is an old-school theater with a 1950s vibe. I always enjoy it there and you could at least watch something that isn't rated G for once since you won't have the kids.