The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is one of the best places to stay anytime of year, but during the winter season, this castle-like estate hotel is a luxurious and festive place to visit in Canada.

A new initiative is helping make the Canadian Rockies resort town of Banff a welcoming destination for every traveler.

The skiers, however, will want to vacation in the height of winter. Depending on what you want to do, Banff can be seen as ... a hotel early to visit at this time and avoid the holidays if you ...