SkiBig3 lists 2026–27 opening dates of Sunday, Nov. 1, for Lake Louise and Friday, Nov. 6, for Banff Sunshine and Mt. Norquay. Its own round-up of slopeside après points to a log cabin, weekend DJ afternoons and a pub with a beer brewed for Norquay’s 100th year. Here is where to go at each hill, based on the resorts’ published listings.
Updated Oct. 31, 2026 · 6 places
Quick picks
| Place | Why it’s here | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Mad Trapper’s Saloon | A log cabin serving skiers since the 1920s | Banff Sunshine |
| The G.O.A.T Club | DJ sets Sat. and Sun., 1–4 p.m. | Goat’s Eye Lodge, Sunshine |
| Powder Keg Lounge and Banded Peak Base Camp | Base-area après | Lake Louise |
| Kuma Yama | Wild Life Happy Hour, Sat. 3:30–6 p.m. | Lake Louise base lodge |
| Sawyer’s Nook and Temple Cantina | Fondue upstairs, beer on the patio | Temple Lodge, Lake Louise |
| Lone Pine Pub | Mighty Quay 100 Kölsch from Banff Ave Brewing | Cascade Lodge, Norquay |
1. Mad Trapper’s Saloon
A rustic log cabin at Banff Sunshine that SkiBig3 says has welcomed skiers since the 1920s, with picnic tables outside.
Order: A Caesar, or one of the hot cocktails on a cold day · Price: Prices not published · Area: Banff Sunshine
SkiBig3 après round-up Google Maps
2. The G.O.A.T Club
Sunshine’s weekend midday après at the Goat’s Eye Gardens: live DJ sets and a full-service bar in the Goat’s Eye Lodge every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Order: Cocktails from the full bar · Price: Prices not published · Area: Goat’s Eye Lodge, Banff Sunshine
Banff Sunshine: après-ski Google Maps
3. Powder Keg Lounge and Banded Peak Base Camp
The two base-area spots at Lake Louise that SkiBig3 recommends for a drink in the sun with friends and family.
Order: A drink on the deck at the end of the day · Price: Prices not published · Area: Lake Louise base area
SkiBig3 après round-up Google Maps
4. Kuma Yama
Upstairs in the Lake Louise base lodge, with a Wild Life Happy Hour every Saturday from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Order: Cocktails during the Saturday happy hour · Price: Prices not published · Area: Lake Louise base lodge
SkiBig3 après round-up Google Maps
5. Sawyer’s Nook and Temple Cantina
On the back side of Lake Louise at Temple Lodge: fondue to share at Sawyer’s Nook upstairs, or a cold beer from Temple Cantina on the lodge patio.
Order: Fondue at Sawyer’s Nook · Price: Prices not published · Area: Temple Lodge, Lake Louise
SkiBig3 après round-up Google Maps
6. Lone Pine Pub
In Cascade Lodge at Mt. Norquay, with pub meals, local beer and views of the Cascade run. Banff Ave Brewing made the Mighty Quay 100, a Kölsch, for Norquay’s 100th year.
Order: The Mighty Quay 100 · Price: Prices not published · Area: Cascade Lodge, Mt. Norquay
Mt. Norquay: Lone Pine Pub Google Maps
FAQ
When do the Banff ski resorts open for 2026–27?
SkiBig3 lists Lake Louise on Sunday, Nov. 1, and Banff Sunshine and Mt. Norquay on Friday, Nov. 6. Dates depend on conditions.
When is the G.O.A.T Club open?
Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. at Goat’s Eye Lodge, according to SkiBig3.
What is the Mighty Quay 100?
A Kölsch brewed by Banff Ave Brewing for Mt. Norquay’s 100th year, poured at the Lone Pine Pub.
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Hours and prices were checked against these sources on Oct. 31, 2026. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
- SkiBig3: The best slopeside après in Banff National Park (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Lake Louise Ski Resort: opening Nov. 1 (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Banff Sunshine: après-ski (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Mt. Norquay: Lone Pine Pub (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
YumYak curates from public sources, press releases and community reviews. We haven’t visited these spots ourselves — always check the restaurant’s own channels for hours and prices.