You might think of Banff, Alberta, as a place for winter sports, but it also affords the golfer the opportunity to play some very scenic golf courses. If your plans call for you to be there, bring your clubs. For starters, play Banff Springs Golf Course at the hotel with the same name. It will be a good workout because the course is hilly and is in very good condition. Once you have finished your round, you may be looking for some nightlife in Banff. Fortunately for you, there are a number of clubs that will keep you dancing through the night.
Wild Bill's Legendary Saloon
This nightclub is the largest entertainment complex in Banff. On a busy night, it will hold up to 350 revelers. On the restaurant side, it serves Tex-Mex food that will sustain you for the night ahead. For entertainment, Will Bill's books the top bands in the area, gives two-step lessons, has calf roping and there are even a few sets of line dancing.
When not on the dance floor, there are big-screen TVs throughout the place. Of course, you can sit on the patios and take in the breathtaking scenery.
Wild Bill's Legendary Saloon
201 Banff Ave, Second Floor
PO Box 2650
Banff, Alberta T1L 1C4
(403) 762-0333
wbsaloon.com
Aurora Nightclub
This nightclub is one floor below street level and is one of the newest nightclubs in Banff. Aurora Nightclub allows singles and couples to express themselves on the dance floor and in the cozy atmosphere of the Onyx Bar or in the lounge, where they can challenge others to a game of pool.
Rather than having local band, Aurora has talented DJs spinning the favorites.
Aurora Nightclub
110 Banff Ave., Clock Tower Mall
Banff, Alberta T1L 1C8
(403) 760-5300
aurorabanff.com
Hoodoo Lounge & Nightclub
Most of the time, Hoodoo has DJs spinning favorites rather than having a live band. This works at Hoodoo Lounge and becomes addictive. Just as you leave the dance floor, they will play another tune that will keep you dancing.
Banff's newest nightclub plays music that ranges from rock and pop to hip hop. Since Hoodoo is owned by the same people as Aurora, it fills in where Aurora leaves off and is open every night except Wednesdays and Sundays.
Hoodoo Lounge & Nightclub
137 Banff Ave.
PO Box 788
Banff, Alberta T1L 1A6
(403) 760-8636
hoodoolounge.com
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Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic." He graduated from the University of Louisville.
