Mount Norquay

Updated: Tue, 03/21/2023 - 22:04 MST
Snowfall last 48 Hours: 0 cm
Snowfall Last 7 Days: 2 cm
Snowfall Base: 118 cm
Snowfall YTD: 226 cm
BANFF WEATHER

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

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
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).