Winter Group Travel in Calgary & Nearby: Top Destinations, Activities & Transportation Tips
- Leo Charter Services
- Nov 29
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 29
Winter in Calgary: Your Gateway to the Rockies & Canada’s Most Iconic Winter Landscapes
Winter transforms Alberta into a world of snow-covered mountains, frozen lakes, and cozy alpine towns. Whether you're planning a family gathering, corporate retreat, school trip, sports event, church outing, senior group tour, or winter adventure, Calgary is the perfect starting point for unforgettable winter group travel.
With Leo Charter Services, you can travel together worry-free, no icy driving, no parking hassles, and comfortable vehicles for teams, groups, and multi-day winter trips.
Top Winter Group Travel Destinations Near Calgary
1. Banff National Park (1.5 hours from Calgary)
Perfect for: family groups, office trips, student tours, sports teams, international visitors.
Top Activities:
Banff Gondola (Sulphur Mountain)
Banff Upper Hot Springs
Snowshoeing trails
Banff Avenue winter walk
Lake Minnewanka & Surprise Corner
Why groups love it: easy to combine sightseeing, food, and activities into a 6–10 hour day trip.
2. Lake Louise (2 hours from Calgary)
One of the most photographed winter destinations in the world.
Highlights:
Ice Magic Festival (January)
Lake Louise Ski Resort
Horse-drawn sleigh rides
Meadowview Lookout Winter Walk
3. Sunshine Village / Mount Norquay / Nakiska Ski Resort
Great for school groups, ski teams, winter camps, or staff outings.
Benefits for group travel:
Space for ski gear
Early morning pickups
Round-trip shuttle options
Heated vehicles & professional drivers for mountain roads
4. Canmore (1 hour from Calgary)
A cozy, less-crowded alternative to Banff.
Great for:
Corporate retreats
Culinary tours
Nordic Centre activities
Walking groups / seniors groups
5. Kananaskis Nordic Spa & K-Country
For groups wanting relaxation, not just adventure.
Why Choose Private Group Transportation This Winter?
Travelling in winter requires safety, coordination, and reliability. As a national fleet operating in Calgary with vehicles from SUVs to 56-passenger coach buses, Leo Charter Services ensures your group moves together comfortably and safely.
✔ Any Group Size
Perfect for 5–56 passengers (or multiple vehicles for large events).
✔ Variety of Vehicles
SUVs for small families
Sprinter vans for 10–14 people
24–36 passenger minibuses /
56-passenger coach buses for corporate or large group events
✔ Winter-Ready Professional Drivers
Experienced on mountain and city roads.
✔ Customizable Itineraries
Go wherever you want, Banff, Lake Louise, Kananaskis, BC, or custom routes.
✔ Dedicated Support
Planning assistance included. You focus on the fun, we handle the logistics.
Sample Winter Itinerary from Calgary (8–10 Hours)
10:00 AM – Depart Calgary
11:30 AM – Banff Gondola
1:00 PM – Banff Town lunch & stroll
2:30 PM – Bow Falls / Surprise Corner
3:30 PM – Johnston Canyon (winter walk)
6:00 PM – Return to Calgary
Ready to Plan Your Winter Trip?
Travel together. Enjoy more of Alberta.
Book your winter group transportation at: www.leocharterservices.com
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