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Calgary’s Child #1 Family Hotel as Voted by Parents
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We have the absolute pleasure in telling you that we have been voted as the number 1 family hotel by those of you who know best…parents! The Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Awards is the trusted source for news and information for parents, by parents and has been a go-to for many families for the last 14 years. Seen as the ultimate in parental recommendation, you can see why we are so proud to hold the 2012 title of the #1 Family Hotel in the Calgary area.
What makes us a family favourite?Try two giant waterslides and a giant kids Playzone for kids to run free, hot tubs to soak away your stresses, steam room and sauna to breathe deep, BBQ’s, pools and fitness rooms, Condos, Suites and Chalets to suit your every need, acres of open space to explore and Rocky Mountain views out of every window.
Come enjoy our hospitality for as little as $105 when you stay mid-week before Feb 16th. Click here for prices and availability or check out our amazing winter, ski and summer packages because this hotel in Banff has something for everyone.
Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets, Banff’s Finest Family Accommodation (and Calgary’s too!).Labels: accommodation in banff, banff hotel, calgary's child magazine, condo in banff, condos in banff, hotel in banff, parents choice awards
Ice Magic Festival January 20th – 29th
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This weekend sees the return of the fabulous family friendly Ice Magic Festival. Now into its 18th year at Lake Louise, the Ice Magic Festival is seen as the jewel in the crown of the Banff Snow Days celebration.
Jan 20th – 22nd International Ice Carving Competition
Against the backdrop of Lake Louise you can watch in amazement as professional ice carvers transform 300lbs blocks of ice into magnificent and enchanting sculptures. Hosted at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, you can grab a cup of hot chocolate as you watch the sculptures take shape. You can also enjoy other events such as 1 hour speed carving, horse drawn wagon rides and ice skating on the famous Lake Louise.
Jan28th – 29th – Little Chippers Weekend
Let the little ones loose with an activity packed weekend for some fantastic family fun, which includes the brand new Ice Playground! Plus all of the magnificent ice carvings from the previous week’s competition will be on display for you to enjoy.
Banff Snow Days is jam packed with events including the Backyard Rail Jam at Mt. Norquay, Snowy Owl Sled Dog Meet and Greet, Heritage Geocache adventures and a lot more! Events run until February 12th and you can find a full list of events here.
With our room rates from $102 mid-week, you can enjoy Banff Snow Days, a series of events celebrating everything that is great about Banff National Park in winter.
Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets, Banff’s Finest Family Accommodation.Labels: banff hotel, events in banff, family activities in banff, hotel in banff, winter activities in banff
Snow Days in Banff National Park – January 14th – February 12th 2012
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Banff National Park has bragging rights for being a phenomenal year round destination. There is as much to do in winter as there is in summer and Banff Snow Days showcases just that. You can have your very own winter condo in Banff and sample the delights on offer.
Banff Snow Days kicks off four fantastic weeks filled with captivating events including ice climbing, open air skating, hockey, ice carving, curling, snow sculptures and much more. Check out some of the highlights below:
Thursday January 12th – January 15th – The Fairmont Banff Springs Celebrity Sports Invitational
Ski the slopes with the superstars! Rubs shoulders with the likes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Alec Baldwin and other top Hollywood stars as they head to Sunshine Ski Area to raise awareness for the North American Waterways while competing in fun-filled events!
Saturday, January 14th – Heritage Geocache
Engross yourself in this modern day hide and seek which will send you exploring the park, collecting six interactive geocaches which allow you to learn more about the captivating heritage of Banff National park. What’s even better, the first 10 people to find all 6 geocaches will receive a prize! More info can be found here.
Saturday January 14th - 15th- Mountain Adventure Festival
Try ice climbing in downtown Banff, skate on one of Banff’s four outdoor ice rinks, see a snow carving come to life and engross yourself in life in the Rockies with an action packed night of mountain adventure films and stories.
January 20th – 29th - Ice Magic Festival
Seen as the centre piece in the Snow Days calendar, the ice Magic Festival at Lake Louise showcases the international ice carving completion, little chippers weekend and the brand new Ice Playground!
All these events and not to mention the Kid Ski Free days, Mountain Film Monday’s, Wildlife in the Rockies, Rail Jams, Sled Dog Meet and Greet, Mary Schaffer Story Tent, Cardboard Sled Derby, Learn to Stargaze and so much more! Click here for a full schedule of Banff Snow Days 2011.
Keep your family busy through the snowy season with Banff Snow Days.
Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets, Banff’s finest family Accommodation.
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7 Days Left to Save Up to 20% on your Ski & Winter Packages
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Alberta is famous for three main things; Oil, the Rocky Mountains and some of the finest snow in the world.
When you stay at the Douglas Fir Resort you get to experience two of those (and we’re definitely not talking about the oil).
Banff National Park boasts some of the most jaw dropping scenery you will find in Canada; from beautiful lakes, blue skies and snow-capped peaks. What better way to admire what Banff has to offer than atop the ski hill, before you descend down through mounts of fresh powder.
If you’re thinking about hitting the ski hills this season, why not take advantage of our Early Bird pricing when you book before Dec 15th! There are only 7 days left to save up to 20% on our Ski & Stay, Family Ski Getaway and Ultimate Ski Getaway package.
Skiing not your thing? We also feature our popular Winter Wonderland package with the Early Bird rate. See the sights from the top of the Banff Gondola, soak up the minerals in Banff’s Upper Hot Springs and have the convenience of meals taken care of with a $40 dinner voucher and a Bed & Cook Your Own breakfast kit, delivered to your room.
Try a condo in Banff this season and see what all the fuss is about.
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Christmas in the Rockies
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Snuggly sleigh rides under a warm blanket through snow-capped mountains. Beautiful blue bird days followed by crisp snowy nights. Street carollers and a visit from Santa. Yes, it doesn’t get much more Christmassy than a weekend in Banff.
December 3rd will see Banff’s annual Christmas in the Rockies celebration. A fantastic winter weekend filled with Christmas events for everyone to enjoy. Plus with rates starting from $122 at the Douglas Fir Resort, you will have money for left over for Christmas shopping as well.
See the full schedule of the Christmas events below.
Saturday Dec 3rd
Christmas in the Courtyard
11:30am - 3:30pm
Location: The Bison Courtyard• Fireside professional ice carving
• Little Chippers ice carving to give your little ones a taste of the action
Festive Fun With Santa 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cascade Plaza
• Christmas Crafts, Carnival Games, Face Painting (for the young and old), Photos with Santa
• Mountain Cluaran Highland Dancers 1:15pm - 1:35pm & 3:15pm - 3:35pm
• Carols from the Bow Valley Chorus 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Events along Banff Avenue
• Performances by Castle Carolers between 1:00pm - 3:00pm
• Free wagon rides! With pick up locations at Holiday On Horseback, the Visitor Information Centre & the Whyte Museum
• "IMAGINaNATION" Puppet Show by Parks Canada Theatre Troupe, Mountain WIT. Performances within the Visitor Information Centre, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm.
• Free fireside hot chocolate and popcorn in front of the Banff Information Centre from 12:30 to 3:00.
Grand Finale - Santa Claus Parade of Lights 5:30pm
Location: Banff Avenue
Santa Claus himself will lead the way down Banff Avenue, bringing the spirit of Christmas to Banff.
Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets. Banff's Finest Family Accommodation.Labels: accommodarion in banff, Banff Christmas parade, banff hotel, condo in banff, family hotel banff, hotels banff
Help Us Reach 1,000 'Likes' and We'll Give You 30% Off Ski & Shop Special Package
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We are so proud of our Facebook and Twitter followers for maintaining such a devoted following, that we decided we want to give a little something back.
We want to hit the mammoth milestone of 1,000 ‘Likes’ on our Facebook page. If you help us achieve this, we will give every one of our Facebook and Twitter followers a special code which gives them a whopping 30% off our special Ski & Shop package which will include:
- Discounted ski passes for Mt. Norquay
- Discounted room rate
- Cook Your Own Breakfast Kit
- Selected Banff shopping coupons
- And an arrival gift from us!
Recommend our Facebook page to your friends, family, neighbours, Moms, Pops, Tweeps and Peeps and we will give you a huge THANK YOU, 30% off Ski & Shop Special present for doing so! The code will be released as soon as we hit the 1,000 mark and the special rate is for reservations for the weekend of December 9th &10th.
You can find our official Facebook page here and have until Monday Nov 14th to hit 1,000 Likes. Start recommending today!
A picture is worth one thousand words. 1,000 Facebook likes are worth a Social Media Special 30% off.
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Out With The Old....
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Today is a momentous day at the Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets as we prepare for the exciting renovations on our giant indoor waterslides. Today we begin the process of moving everything out of the waterslides before the sandblasters move in! Preparation for the renovations is hard work in itself, but luckily we have some great Douglas Fir Resort staff on hand to make it light work.
The next 6 weeks will see the removal of the current waterslides, which have seen over 25 years of good use and great service, and the installation of two brand new, brightly coloured slides ready for use December 17th 2011. We recommend that you start lining up now!
Not only that, but we are bringing you a large outdoor hot tub for the winter! After a long day on the slopes or in the shops, you’ll be able to rest your weary legs and soak up some steam whilst overlooking the Rocky Mountains. The large outdoor hot tub is anticipated for early 2012 so watch this space!
Due to our waterslide closure during the renovations, we have decided to offer you something special! Between October 25th and December 16th we have 25% off all room types! Chalets and Suites included. Click here to enter your dates and view our great rates!
We will keep you posted on our exciting renovations with details and photos, so check back for further details!
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Pet of the Year Competition – September’s Winner
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We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has sent in their pet photos. We love seeing your snaps so keep them coming!
Our Pet of the Year Competition is open till December and we will be announcing a winner each month who will go into our grand prize draw to win a two night stay at the Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets. Please send your photos with a description, funny story or caption about your pet to Alison@douglasfir.com. You also can enter as many times as you like to win the two night stay!
Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets. Banff’s finest family accommodation.
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Pet of the Year Competition – August Winner
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Alfie - Posing Pooch After much deliberation due to the high quality in pet photos and quite frankly with many of them being just too, darn, cute, we have finally chosen a Pet of the Month winner for August!
Augusts’ title goes too……Alfie! Seen above with the wind in his hair, what dog doesn’t enjoy sticking their nose out the car window? Heck, most adults like to! Alfie was welcomed into his family after his previous owners had to give him up. Now, frequently treated to bacon bits and passing his days in the garden with his tennis ball, Alfie is loving life with his new family and brother, Dextor.
Congratulations to Alfie who goes into the running to win the 2 night stay at the end of the year.
Keep on sending in your pet photos for a chance to win a 2 nights stay at the Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets. You can enter as many times as you like, and photo entries can be sent to Alison@douglasfir.com.
August Runners Up!
We would also like to send out a Runner Up Friendly Five (or R.U.F.F. to those of you who aren’t familiar) to Jacie and Chloe.
Jaci - Great Dane and Water Fanatic!
Seen here with here with her life jacket on, something tells us someone told Jacie about the two new Waterslides and large Outdoor Hot Tub coming to the Douglas Fir Resort! She’ll have to wait a little while as the grand opening isn’t till December 17th! But in the mean time, she is recognized for her waterslide dedication.
Chloe - Maltese and Style Guru
We did have to ask ourselves if Chloe was indeed real, as she seems so very well behaved, not to mention stylish in her cycling goggles! However her owners inform us that Chloe is a frequent traveler with her very own customized bike basket and is no stranger to flying. Congrats to Chloe for being our August Runner Up!
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