Spending the holiday season in the picturesque mountains of Banff, Alta., is a match made in heaven.

With snowcapped peaks and tons of seasonal activities, it’s the ultimate place to take the fam for a Christmas-themed getaway this winter.

Mountain Top Christmas is a holiday seasonal celebration in Banff that runs every weekend from Nov. 22 to Dec. 22.

You and your posse can get crafty with Santa-approved activities, including cookie and ornament decorating sessions, marshmallow toasting, and more family-friendly fun.

Plus, with vintage-themed decor, classic Christmas movie screenings, visits with Santa and holiday dining opportunities, it’s like the ultimate winter wonderland.

Kids get in free for the first two hours of the day, so make sure you hit the mountains of Banff this year for some holly, jolly (and affordable) fun!

What to expect

Taking place at the Banff Gondola, Mountain Top Christmas boasts breathtaking views and an immersive holiday experience.

Attendees are encouraged to bring the whole family to enjoy timeless traditions in a scenic, snow-capped landscape.

Kids get in free for the first two hours of the event, which makes it even easier to enjoy the holidays with all the little ones in tow.

You can visit with Santa, munch on self-decorated Christmas cookies, and have a festive Christmas dinner with all the fixins’.

‘Tis the season for joy and wonder, and you’ll discover it all on Sulphur Mountain during this nostalgia-filled Christmas celebration.

Mountain Top Christmas will run for four weekends leading up to the holidays, which offers plenty of flexible Saturday and Sunday options for busy families.

All activities are complimentary with admission, and you can bring one kid in free for each paying adult before 12 p.m.

Hit the slopes this holiday, and get a chance to glimpse Santa in person before he heads back to the North Pole for his Christmas Eve duties.

The postcard-like mountains of Banff are waiting!

Mountain Top Christmas

When: Saturday, Nov. 22 to Monday, Dec. 22, 2025
Where: 100 Mountain Ave., Banff Gondola, Banff, Alta.
Tickets: $69+

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Em Medland-Marchen

Em is a Staff Writer for Curiocity Calgary. They are passionate about live music, rose gardens, iced coffee, and walks along the Bow River.

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