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Mount Norquay
Snowfall last 48 Hours: 0 cm
Snowfall Last 7 Days: 2 cm
Snowfall Base: 118 cm
Snowfall YTD: 226 cm
Where else can you ski by the hour? Known as the local's favourite, this small and friendly resort is located within minutes from downtown Banff and seen from most prts of the town. Mt. Norquay has six lifts and 60 runs, to suit all skiing abilities. Experts can whoop it up on the gnarly Lone Pine, while cruisers will love Bruno's Gully. Switch your skis or snowboard for a snow tube and slide the slopes in the tube park.
Overview
Details
Activities
Other Winter Attractions
Take a scenic ride up the North American Chairlift to enjoy lunch at the historic Cliffhouse Bistro.
Ski racing
Snowmaking?
There is snowmaking across 85% of the skiable terrain
Season
Early December to mid-April
Special Passes
Mountain Collective
Toonie Tuesday
Hours of Operation
Lifts open at 9 am and close either 3:30 or 4 pm
Average Temperature (Celsius)
-15
Average Season Snowfall (Inches)
120
Rentals?
Yes
Lessons/Ski School?
Yes
On-Hill Food Options?
Yes
Stats
Total Runs
60
Beginner Runs (%)
20
Intermediate Runs (%)
36
Advanced/Expert (%)
16
Terrain Parks
1
Rideable Area (Acres)
190
Number of Lifts
6
Lift Details
One high speed quad, two quads, one double, two surface lifts
Base Elevation (Ft)
5,500
Top Elevation (Ft)
8,040
Vertical Rise (Ft)
1,650
Location
Contact
Phone
Fax
403-762-8133
Email
Community
Province
Getting There
Norquay is the closest ski resort to Banff and Canmore and less than an hour from Calgary.
Driving
From Calgary, you won't finish your large coffee before reaching the turn off to Mount Norquay. Head west on the TransCanada for 112 km (69mi). Take the second Banff exit, turn right on Mt. Norquay Road. A short drive up the switchbacks and you are there. From Canmore - buy a small coffee - Norquay is only 25 km west. From Banff - skip the coffee it's only 6 km from downtown Banff.
Flights
Calgary International Airport is the closest airport for domestic and international travellers. Car rental agencies are within the airport complex. Shuttle companies are available by reservation from the airport to take you to the town of Banff.
Shuttles
Daily bus service from: Banff Springs Hotel, Rocky Mountain Resort, Inns of Banff (across the street), Banff Caribou Lodge, Delta Royal Canadian Lodge, Ptarmigan Inn, Banff Park Lodge and Mount Royal Hotel (parking lot at rear).
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