Olympic Torch in Banff

I was in Banff's Central Park last night for the Olympic Torch Celebration. I got all decked out in my red and white gear to show my Canadian Pride:



It was a fabulous night with a great turnout. Performers included acrobats and drummers (kind of like Blue Man Group), Bomba (a Canadian Latin-Jazz Group) and the Canadian Tenors who sounded just awesome. I was standing in front of the line and was able to see Banff skier and Olympic medalist Karen Percy Lowe run by me with the flame...it was really an incredible experience.

Travelocity Gnome is Coming to Banff!

The results are in...the Travelocity Roaming Gnome is coming to Banff this weekend to cure his cabin fever! The people have spoken and feel that Banff is the better choice for the gnome for his first winter ski trip of the season and I couldn't agree more.



Enjoy your time in beautiful Banff National Park Roaming Gnome and please stop by the Banff Aspen Lodge for our delicious homemade granola if you have time :)

Walking to Work...

One of the things that I love most about living in Banff is that we get to see deer walking on the sidewalk. I always wonder...do they know the sidewalk is the "safe" place for them to walk to keep clear of cars? I took this photo on my way to work today...
Where is the coolest place you've ever seen a deer? Let me know~

WinterStart in Banff National Park

WinterStart begins Saturday November 28th and Sunday November 29th with the World Cup Alpine Ski Races in Lake Louise. If you can't make it to the Lake, check out the races from Banff Avenue on a big screen Jumbotron. The Men's Downhill and Super G races will be shown live from 10am - 8pm on the 200 block of Banff Avenue in Banff Avenue Square.

The Banff Aspen Lodge is offering a special WinterStart Package giving you the opportunity to "Naturally Indulge in the Rockies." This is a one night package that includes breakfast daily, passes to relax in the Banff Upper Hot Springs and a gift certificate to the Rocky Mountain Soap Company. Visit www.banffaspenlodge.com/u/specials.phtml for more information.

Free Hotel Stay in Banff National Park

Enter to win a two-night getaway at the Banff Aspen Lodge:

~Write a letter to me saying why you deserve a two-night stay at the Banff Aspen Lodge in beautiful Banff National Park. Whoever appeals to me as being the "most deserving" of this mini vacation will win two nights at the hotel. (*The letter must be a minimum of 50 words and a maximum of 150 words).

Send your letter to sales@banffaspenlodge.com by December 15th, 2009 to qualify. Good luck and I look forward to reading your letters!