A family ski holiday that offers LOTS of activities for non-skiers, from Austria to Canada

An escape where the moose roam: A family ski vacation that offers LOTS of activities for non-skiers, from Austria to the Canadian RockiesThose who prefer to avoid the slopes can go sightseeing in these ski destinationsExplore the charming town of Innsbruck before heading to the mountains on skisFamily members who don't ski or snowboard can visit Banff National Park
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Posted: 13:36 GMT, 10 January 2023 | Updated: 13:36 GMT, 10 Jan 2023

For families of keen skiers and those who prefer to explore on foot, there are a host of mountain retreats offering activities away from their impressive slopes. Here's my pick of the best family mountain trips to take in the coming months.
For under £1000 you can enjoy a week in Banff Alberta Canadian Rockies.
The offer offers the opportunity to ski at all three major resorts – Lake Louise, Banff's Sunshine Village and Mount Norquay – on a three-zone pass. You can also explore National Park and the town of Banff, home to free-roaming moose, and admire some of the most impressive rock formations in the world.
Seven nights for a family suite for four at the Banff Inn Hotel, from February 26, costs £945 pp, with flights and transfers from Heathrow ().

Colorful Innsbruck, with the Nordkette mountains as its backdrop, is perfect for families of skiers and for those who prefer to avoid the slopes.
You can explore the Imperial Palace and its gardens, the fascinating Golden Roof and the charming town's markets and shops - or take the cable cars up at the peaks. If you're the skier in the family, use Austria's unique Ski Plus City Pass, which allows transport to 13 nearby ski resorts, including the Stubai Glacier.
From March 6, seven nights' B&B in a double room at the Stage 12 Hotel costs £858 (

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A family ski holiday that offers LOTS of activities for non-skiers, from Austria to Canada

An escape where the moose roam: A family ski vacation that offers LOTS of activities for non-skiers, from Austria to the Canadian RockiesThose who prefer to avoid the slopes can go sightseeing in these ski destinationsExplore the charming town of Innsbruck before heading to the mountains on skisFamily members who don't ski or snowboard can visit Banff National Park

Posted: 13:36 GMT, 10 January 2023 | Updated: 13:36 GMT, 10 Jan 2023

For families of keen skiers and those who prefer to explore on foot, there are a host of mountain retreats offering activities away from their impressive slopes. Here's my pick of the best family mountain trips to take in the coming months.

For under £1000 you can enjoy a week in Banff Alberta Canadian Rockies.

The offer offers the opportunity to ski at all three major resorts – Lake Louise, Banff's Sunshine Village and Mount Norquay – on a three-zone pass. You can also explore National Park and the town of Banff, home to free-roaming moose, and admire some of the most impressive rock formations in the world.

Seven nights for a family suite for four at the Banff Inn Hotel, from February 26, costs £945 pp, with flights and transfers from Heathrow ().

For less than £1,000 you can enjoy a week in Banff in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, where moose roam free

Colorful Innsbruck, with the Nordkette mountains as its backdrop, is perfect for families of skiers and for those who prefer to avoid the slopes.

You can explore the Imperial Palace and its gardens, the fascinating Golden Roof and the charming town's markets and shops - or take the cable cars up at the peaks. If you're the skier in the family, use Austria's unique Ski Plus City Pass, which allows transport to 13 nearby ski resorts, including the Stubai Glacier.

From March 6, seven nights' B&B in a double room at the Stage 12 Hotel costs £858 (