@ilovepugs :
There are 3 mountains in Banff: Sunshine Village (SSV), Lake Louise (LL) and Mtn Norquay. I assume you are asking SSV and LL in Banff.
SSV will close on May 21, LL closes on May 6. (Mt. Norquay closed today).
Sunshine Village (SSV) is considered to be an easier mountain than Lake Louise (LL). SSV is also higher in altitude than LL.
I skied both places the last 2 years (Feb. 2016 and March 2017), I'd consider SSV has better snow condition than LL in general. Front side of LL can be icy, back side LL has better snow.
Personally, I'd much prefer SSV than LL for the following 2 reasons:
1) Easier terrains, I am able to ski more trails. Blues at SSV = Greens at LL; blacks SSV = blues LL
2) Better snow condition
If I were you, I would plan my 1st day to SSV, 2nd day LL. Then decide where to hit the 3rd day. This was how I arranged my ski days both times I visited there.
3 caveats:
1) will you be taking public transportation (i.e. shuttle buses)? If so, please checking the shuttle schedule because it is now in spring season (late season), shuttles run less frequent.
2) If you are taking shuttle, you will only be able to visit 1 place for the day (i.e. won't be able to hop between 2 places in 1 day).
3) Both SSV and LL offer free guided mountain tours. But I am not sure if they still offer it in late season (spring season). I can't find the info. on their website (
www.skibig3.com). If you are considering the tours, I suggest you stop by the guest service first thing you arrive, so you can plan accordingly. SSV only has 1 tour at 12 noon, divided into 2 groups: easy blues and hard blues. LL has 2 tours, one in the morning 10 am (?) and afternoon at 1 pm (?).
Apres ski activities:
1) Banff Ave. is nice for a stroll after a day of skiing, It has lots of shops and restaurants.
2) If you want hot spring, you can consider to check out Banff Upper Hot Springs. It is easily accessible by public bus, it'd be a far to walk.
As for restaurant recommendations, I'd let
@Albertan ski girl for suggestions.
The 2 memorable "dining" experience I had in Banff was the "high tea" at the Fairmount Banff Springs hotel and Fairmount Chateau Lake Louise. However, I am not sure if you will be able to make there on time.
I heard Post Hotel at LL also has very good reviews, but I've never been there myself, reservation is recommended.