Charter a private jet to Banff: skiing at Lake Louise and Sunshine, the castle at Banff Springs, and turquoise lakes. Fly on your schedule, skip every line.
Stay
The "Castle in the Rockies" (1888); a National Historic Site of Canada. Kings, queens and movie stars for 130+ years; Willow Stream Spa; 12 restaurants and bars; the Christmas-at-the-castle legend.
A Sulphur Mountain perch above the town. Views over the Bow Valley; Eden fine dining; the romantic rival to the Springs.
The lakefront icon on Lake Louise. Fairmont Gold; alpine luxury on the turquoise lake.
Modern Banff Ave hotel with rooftop hot tubs. One of the only Banff hotels with air conditioning; rooftop pools with Cascade Mountain views.
Rustic-luxe log lodge on Tunnel Mountain. Wood-burning fireplaces and Canadiana charm; the cozy-luxury alternative to the castle.
The tables worth flying for.
The castle's luxury steakhouse. Why famous: A5 Okayama wagyu and bison tenderloin in the grandest room in the Rockies.
Upscale Canadian: Alberta beef, game, coastal seafood. Why famous: the town's iconic special-occasion room; Indigenous chef Shane Chartrand collaboration.
Retro 1970s fondue den. Why famous: exotic-meat fondue (alligator, ostrich, elk) cooked tableside on hot rocks; a Banff institution.
Italian under a glass-ceiling solarium. Why famous: bison cannelloni and lobster risotto with Sulphur Mountain views; the romantic lounge by the fireplace.
Farm-to-table Rocky Mountain cuisine. Why famous: the locavore flagship of Banff Ave; bison short rib and foraged flavors.
The landmarks worth landing for.
The turquoise lake beneath Victoria Glacier, 45 minutes from Banff. Why visit: the most famous lake in the Canadian Rockies; canoe it at sunrise.
Natural hot springs on Sulphur Mountain, open since 1886. Why visit: steam rising over the snow; the classic end to a ski day.
Catwalks bolted to the canyon walls, past waterfalls and blue pools. Why visit: the Rockies' best easy hike; magical in winter ice.
The events worth timing your trip around.
Lake Louise and Sunshine Village kick off the Canadian Rockies season in mid-November. Fly to Calgary, 90 minutes by road; private arrival saves the connection.
Fly to this event →Airport: Calgary International (YYC), with full FBO services, 90 minutes by road to Banff or 25 minutes by helicopter.
Alternates: Springbank (CYBW), closer to the Rockies; Canmore heliport for direct resort transfers.
Aircraft fit: Light to large cabin from North America; long-range nonstop from Europe.
Notes: Banff is inside a national park with no airport; helicopter transfers follow designated flight paths. YYC operates 24 hours.
Visa-exempt nationalities need an eTA to enter Canada by air; US citizens travel on a passport. We check your requirements before you fly.
Yes. Canada requires a rabies vaccination certificate; some breeds face extra rules. We arrange the paperwork and a pet-friendly aircraft.
Yes, a Parks Canada pass is required in Banff National Park. We arrange it with your trip.
February and March: the deepest base and the sunniest powder days.
About 90 minutes by road, or 25 minutes by helicopter.
Tell us when. We handle the aircraft, the slots,
the helicopter, and the last mile.