Family friendly upgrades solidify our position as Banffs finest family accommodation
Ongoing electronic upgrades at Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets have gone above and beyond flat screen TVs. The hotels latest improvement project includes new, large HDTV flat screens, DVD players and Plug and Play panels in every living room. Our new Plug and Play panels make it easy for families to bring and connect their gaming consoles to the HDTV.
This in room feature allows every member of the family to enjoy their holiday, their way. Imagine relaxing at the dining room table while the children happily play their favorite game. These new Plug and Play panels allow guests to easily connect their favorite gaming systems (wii, Xbox, playstation etc.) or even use the HDTV as a computer monitor while enjoying complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.
With innovative thinking like this, it is no surprise that the Douglas Fir Resort was the only Banff hotel to be recognized in the 2010 Calgary Child Magazine Parents Choice Awards for Best Hotel/Motel. Keeping up with the Jones is no longer adequate. We are going the extra mile to provide what our guests want, and that is quality time together says General Manager, Andre Fabbri.
The Three Bedroom Family suites, Chalets and Specialty Suites are already 100% completed, with the entirety of the hotel expected to be complete by spring 2010.
Banff was lucky enough to play host to the Travelocity Roaming Gnome in January. Travelocity ran a Cure Cabin Fever contest on their social media sites and Banff won a visit from the famous Roaming Gnome. Luckily, he had time to visit the Douglas Fir Resort Waterslides.
Here is a video of him having a splashing good time on our slides!
If you want to join in the fun, book a family getaway at www.douglasfir.com
Ready, Set, Vote Polls Now Open to Vote Banff as Canadas Top Ski Destination
Polls Now Open to Vote Banff as Canadas Top Ski Destination
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada (January 12, 2010) – Voting is now open in Travelocitys Cabin Fever: Finding the Cure campaign which will reveal Canadas favourite ski destination and the location of the Travelocity Roaming Gnomes next ski holiday. The two Canadian competitors vying for the title are Banff and Whistler.
Voting begins January 12 and ends January 20 at noon EST. Once the winning destination is announced not only will there be huge bragging rights but the ski resort will immediately be visited by the Travelocity Roaming Gnome and his entourage who will enjoy all that the area has to offer including skiing, skating, dog sledding, snow tubing and of course apres ski.
The Travelocity Roaming Gnome is relying on Facebook fans to vote on whether Banff or Whistler is the best ski resort where he can cure his cabin fever.
Banff Lake Louise Tourism is calling on all Albertans to visit the following link to cast their vote for Banff and yes, you can vote more than once.
So why vote for Banff instead of Whistler as Canadas top ski destination?
1. Banff is Canadas first National Park
2. Banff has three ski resorts-Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village (Whistler has two) and our 8,000 acres of terrain are in Canadas Protected Playground
3. Our mountains have castles
4. Our authentic mountain holidays date back more than 100 years and always a ski trendsetter Mt. Norquay installed Canadas first chairlift in 1948
5. You can ski without a snorkel and water wings
6. Winter Olympics? That was so 1988
7. In Banff there is no danger of a bar brawl with Olympic Mascots
8. Have you seen the TV show Peak Season??
9. No need to use an umbrella on the way to the chairlifts
10. Our lifties use brooms and shovels, not squeegees
Banff Lake Louise Tourism is a destination marketing organization for the Town of Banff, Community of Lake Louise and Banff National Park. Supporting over 800 businesses, our mission is to engage visitors in unrivalled, remarkable experiences with our membership. For travel media inquiries, please contact Tulene Steiestol at tulene@banfflakelouise.com,www.banfflakelouise.com.
Early Bird Pricing on Ski Packages Extended Until December 15th!
We understand how busy the holiday season is. With Christmas shopping, friends and family visiting, making plans for the holidays and getting the kids ready for winter break - it's no wonder we find so little time for ourselves! This is why the Douglas Fir Resort has decided to give you a little more time to take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing on our Winter Packages.
The dates for the Star-Studded event in Banff have been set! Hollywood's top stars will gather January 14-17, 2010 to protect North American waterways while skiing the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains at Sunshine Village Ski resort.
In support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Waterkeeper Alliance, the event will be co-hosted by award winning actors Alec Baldwin, Marcia Gay Harden.
The names of other participants will be announced as the event draws closer, however, in past years, this event has drawn such Hollywood A-list stars as Glenn Close, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Meg Ryan, Dan Aykroyd, Jason Priestley and Martin Sheen.
You can purchase tickets to the Gala evening event being held at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for $500 CAD per person, or you can ski among the stars at Sunshine Village with the purchase of a Ski Package during this start studded weekend.
The wait is over! Large families, extended families, multiple families and friends traveling together can now book one large hotel suite that can comfortably accommodate up to ten people. Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets is currently building several three bedroom, four bathroom large Family Suites that will be ready for check-in December 19, 2009. Every nook and cranny of these two level, 1350 square foot suites has been laid out with the needs of a large group in mind.
No more sharing! Every bedroom has two beds, a 37” flat screen cable TV with DVD player and private en-suite bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. Each room has its own individually controlled electric heating system. The four piece bathroom in the common area is ideal for bathing the youngest children or having a quiet soak.
There is no lack of space or seating! A full size kitchen, complete with all of the modern necessities of home is located on the main level right next to the open dining room. Of course there is enough seating for ten people around the large dining room table. The spacious living room area on the main level includes an electric fireplace (the latest in green technology with separate heat controls), a 42” flat screen cable TV with DVD player and enough seating for ten people. Enjoy breathtaking views from the private, double balcony from the living room or dining room.
Worried about parking and the additional costs? Included are two heated, underground parking stalls free of charge, complimentary wireless internet, free local phone calls and complimentary, unlimited access to the Town of Banff shuttle bus system. Best of all, the price is based on six adults and children 14 years and under stay free!
