There is a particular moment each year when Banff starts to feel like a completely different place.
The fall colours start to fade, snow settles across the surrounding peaks, and that crisp chill creeps into the mornings. Before you know it, hiking boots have been swapped for ski gear, the sun is setting earlier, and the Canadian Rockies have officially entered winter mode.
For travellers, much of the appeal is getting outside and taking in the …