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Alberta / BANFF & LAKE LOUISE ACCOMMODATION & TOURING Elk + Avenue 85 Inspired by the hotel’s location at the intersection of Elk Street and Banff Avenue, the Elk + Avenue lives at the intersection of rugged mountains and modern amenities. Elk + Avenue is a comfortable and contemporary basecamp for Banff exploration. Guests can expect warm and inviting accommodations that celebrate the authentic history and natural landscape of Banff and the surrounding area. Just a short stroll from boutique shopping and local dining, Elk + Avenue is the epitome of mountain comfort and ease, all while maintaining its great location and genuine mountain experience. Fully-renovated, all-new modern guestrooms provide an in-room experience that is warm and inviting with natural mountain accents, and come equipped with modern showers, comfortable bedding and a stunning Canadian Rockies-inspired accent wall that is sure to bring the beautiful outdoors in. Hotel amenities include: Keurig coffee and tea makers, pillow top mattresses, in-room fans, flat screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, hot tub, sauna and steam room, ski storage and lock-up. The fully-renovated, all-new modern public spaces provide a welcoming guest experience and ample common space for guests to connect. From $189 Mount Royal Hotel – Banff Superior Buffalo Mountain Lodge This tranquil mountain lodge in Banff National Park is located on Tunnel Mountain. Exemplifying the classic Canadian lodge experience, Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers breathtaking views, delicious Rocky Mountain cuisine and carefully chosen boutique wines. Each room is warm and inviting with down duvet comforters and wood-burning fireplaces. From $228 Perfectly situated downtown in the very heart of breathtaking Banff is the historic Mount Royal Hotel. With its heritage dating back to 1908, the hotel has long been a very important part of visitors’ experiences in the majestic Canadian Rockies. Superior Banff Cruise Today’s modern version of the hotel is still the heart of this incredible destination. The property boasts 135 charming and tastefully appointed rooms ranging from standard, premium and junior suite to executive suites – all equipped with the most contemporary amenities. Within the hotel, you can enjoy dining in the internationally- acclaimed Tony Roma’s Restaurant and Lounge and the all-new Toque Canadian Pub, and rejuvenate your spirits in the sauna and whirlpool. Experience the Canadian Rockies from a new perspective while cruising beautiful Lake Minnewanka on this panoramic one-hour interpretive cruise. Bask in the breathtaking mountain scenery and emerald green waters as you survey the landscape for wildlife. Along the way, the experienced captains will provide informative and entertaining commentary throughout the journey. From $162 From $60 Moderate Banff Gondola Banff/Lake Louise to Jasper Sightseeing Your adventure begins with an eight-minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a modern, fully-enclosed four passenger gondola cabin. Glide up over the treetops to the crest of a steep-sided Rocky Mountain peak and step out into a jaw-dropping mountaintop experience at an elevation of 2,281 metres (7,486 feet). Stroll along the ridgetop boardwalk where the views get better with every step. Then warm up inside the completely rebuilt, redesigned and reimagined Banff Gondola Summit, creating a world-class indoor experience that equals the awe-inspiring ridgetop boardwalk 2,900 feet above Banff. From new restaurants and interactive exhibits to a multi-sensory theatre and a breathtaking 360-degree rooftop observation deck, the all-new Banff Gondola experience heightens every sense. Travel with your interpretive guide along the world-famous Icefields Parkway. Beginning in either Banff or Lake Louise, sightseeing stops along this beautiful highway will include Bow Lake and the Crowfoot Glacier, the Weeping Wall and Athabasca Falls. You will also make a stop at the Columbia Icefields Centre, where you will have the opportunity to take part in the Snow Coach Tour onto the A