The quaint Banff Beaver Cabins are centrally located a block from Main Street in downtown Banff with easy access to Banff National Park. Less than five miles from Banff Beaver Cabins, fish for lake trout and whitefish at Lake Minnewanka or take a dip in 102-degree water at the Banff Upper Hot Springs. The property features five unique one- and two-bedroom cabins, landscaped grounds, a gazebo and free wireless Internet. Each cabin has a fully equpped kitchenette, wood finishes and country style furnishings. Cabins sleep two to six guests, and as of 2010, the rates are $75 to $125 (Canadian dollars) a night May 1-31 and $125 to $205 a night June 1-Sept. 30 and Dec. 22-Jan. 4. All of the cabins include a free continental breakfast.
Banff Beaver Cabins
220 Beaver Street
Banff, AB,
Canada T1L 1B2
(403) 762-5077
banffbandbcabins.com
Tunnel Mountain Resort is nestled in the wilderness of Tunnel Mountain, yet it's just a short walk to shops, restaurants and entertainment---it offers the seclusion and natural wonders of the Rockies with the convenience of downtown Banff. During your stay, take a ride on the Banff Gondola or hike to the top of Sulphur Mountain for sweeping views of downtown and the mountains. The resort has 95 units, including suites, chalets, condos and cabins. It features an indoor pool, steam room, sauna, gym and two outdoor barbecue areas. The Mountain Cabin is a freestanding unit that sleeps six, has a full kitchen, balcony and wood-burning fireplace. As of 2010, rates range from $125 (Canadian dollars) per night to $364, depending on the season of your stay.
Tunnel Mountain Resort
502 Tunnel Mountain Road
Banff, AB, Canada T1L 1B1
(403) 762-4515
tunnelmountain.com
The Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains on 5 acres of forested land and just a short walk to downtown. Enjoy Moraine Lake, surrounded by the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Or venture down the road to the turquoise water of Lake Louise, where visitors enjoy hiking, canoeing and rock climbing. The family-friendly resort offers an abundance of amenities, such as a fitness center, two saunas, two pools---one with a three-story indoor water slide---a tennis court, barbecue area, arcade and kids play zone. Accommodations include studios, one-bedroom lofts, condos, specialty suites and two- and three-bedroom A-frame chalets, or cabins. The chalets are adorned in wood paneling and have a ski lodge feel. Each one has a full kitchen, a flat screen television, a wood-burning fireplace and a private balcony. As of 2010, low-season rates are $94 to $425, depending on accommodation type, regular season rates are $119 to $475 and high-season rates are $191 to $550. Check the resort's website for specials and packages.
Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets
525 Tunnel Mountain Road
Banff, AB, T1L 1B2 Canada
(403) 762-5591
douglasfir.com
