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Skijoring Exhibition | Banff SnowDays

Get ready for a heart-pounding winter spectacle: Skijoring takes centre stage during the SnowDays festival in Banff. Watch teams of horses and riders pull skiers or snowboarders across custom jump courses right on Banff Avenue, combining equestrian skill with airborne ski stunts and trick riding.

What to Expect

  • High-energy stunt skiing, trick riding and aerial jumps
  • Big screens with instant replay and commentary
  • SkijorStyle fashion show, where spectators can dress in creative cowboy / western winter outfits and win prizes
  • Live streaming in many downtown venues for overflow viewing

Dates & Location

  • Dates: January 18 & 19, 2025
  • Time: Around mid-afternoon / 2:00 PM (historically)
  • Location: 100 Block, Banff Avenue, Banff, Alberta
  • Cost: Free to attend

Tips for Visitors

  • Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot — the action moves fast
  • Dress in warm, layered winter clothing and bring traction (ice grips, etc.)
  • Watch for announcements in case the event must be modified or cancelled for safety or weather reasons
  • If you prefer indoor viewing, many bars/restaurants in downtown Banff stream the action live
  • “Skijor fashion” is part of the fun — think fringe, furs, western winter style

Women riding horse down the main avenue in Banff for Skijoring in the winter

Photo credit: Travel Alberta / Josh Segeleski

Event Info

  • January 18 - 19, 2026
  • All day
Northern lights in Banff National Park in the winter

    Banff

    With humility and deep respect, we acknowledge that we live and work within the present-day territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, as well as the Métis Homeland. The lands and waters of Banff National Park have been used for millennia by Indigenous Peoples for sustenance, ceremony, trade and travel. We thank them for their continued stewardship and for sharing this land.

    Jasper

    Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge respectfully acknowledges the land on which we are located as Treaty 6 Territory and the traditional meeting grounds, traveling route and home to many Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Saulteaux (So-toe), Blackfoot, Métis, Dene (De-nay), Nakota Sioux (Sue) and Secwépemc (Suh-wep-muhc). We pay respect to all Indigenous peoples who have marked these lands for centuries as we continue to walk forward, together.

    Lake Louise

    With humility and deep respect, we acknowledge that we live and work within the present-day territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, as well as the Métis Homeland. The lands and waters of Banff National Park have been used for millennia by Indigenous Peoples for sustenance, ceremony, trade and travel. We thank them for their continuous stewardship and for sharing this land.

    Whistler

    With respect and gratitude we operate on the shared unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat) Nation.

    Contact

    eh@this-is-canada.com

    1-800-257-7544

    405 Spray Ave, Banff

    Alberta, Canada, T1L 1J4

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