Banff WinterStart Festival

by K Gordon Schultz May 12, 2010

written by K Gordon Schultz May 12, 2010

Join in on the Banff, Alberta Winter Wonderland Fun

Just because the weather starts getting cooler in Banff doesn’t mean that everybody heads inside for hibernation. Residents of Banff start sharpening their ice skates, waxing their cross-country skis and digging out their snowboard gear.

Along with all the preparations, the beginning of winter is actually marked as a celebration in Banff! November brings the WinterStart Festival, a fun time for people of all ages.

The festival has a ton of activities, including a parade, the World Cup Ski Races, the Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup Downhill, musical concerts, film screenings, Christmas socials and family events with face painting, Santa and theatrical performances.

The week-long event usually takes place at the end of November or beginning of December, right when Banff starts looking like a real life winter wonderland.

The businesses of Banff have teamed up to offer great WinterStart Festival getaways for visitors. Packages may include hotel stay plus amenities like restaurant vouchers, holiday treat baskets, firewood to build a warm crackling fireplace, indoor/outdoor pools or even groceries to make a scrumptious breakfast! Check the Banff Lake Louise Tourism Board website for special accommodation packages for the festival!

K Gordon Schultz

K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the club’s operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir.

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