Banff Springs Hotel

We splurged our last two nights and stayed at the Castle of the Canadian Rockies - and it was definitely worth it!!  It worked out exactly as I had hoped and for that I am thankful. 

We had a nice last day skiing at Lake Louise and drove back to Banff for our magical stay. Both the boys were not comfortable when we first arrived as this was the nicest hotel we have stayed in as a family. After getting situated in the room, we headed downtown for dinner. When we came back, Marshall and I grabbed a nightcap at the lounge and the boys hit the pool. 

We spent all of Saturday on property. I explored the property, grabbed a coffee and read my book while everyone else slept. T-man joined me for breakfast and then we played some pool. When the other men joined, we went exploring and walked down to the pub and Bow Falls. We then played 5-pin bowling, ate lunch, and watched a bit of curling. Five-pin bowling was super fun and not easy! 

We then all hit the pool - amazing to be sitting by the pool reading a book in March in the Canadian Rockies.  On the way back to the room, the boys roasted marshmallows, and then we enjoyed happy hour in the room as we had some beverages in the fridge. For dinner, we convinced the boys to do room service and we went to the charcuterie and cheese place. Fun! After dinner, the boys hit the pool again and we enjoyed another drink in the lounge. At midnight, the boys decided that a trip back to the pool table was in order (Marshall and I stayed in bed). 

Sometimes when you look forward to something special, it doesn’t live up to the hype. I’m glad to say that this stay did. When we were checking out, D-man said he was going to miss this place. Me too, son. Me too. 

(Warning - lots of photos) 

View from our room 

A nice big room - I had read that many rooms were small so this was a nice surprise

Off exploring the first night - what a view 


The boys starting to feel comfortable and headed to the pool in the robes 

Hallway in the castle 

Morning coffee view 




So much fun exploring 

Breakfast fun with T-man

Playing pool 

Confluence of the Spray and Bow rivers 

Bow Falls (not a lot of falls this time of year) 

The castle from down below 

Such a gorgeous day 

5-pin Bowling - we had the alley to ourselves 

At the pool 

Roasting marshmallows 

Such a gorgeous view 

Dinner 

The lounge 

Room service - the boys enjoyed this treat

The lobby 

Late night swimming antics - they were having so much fun