Mount Norquay
The ski hill closest to Banff town, with night skiing in winter. In summer, try the via ferrata rock climbing routes or the chairlift.
Mount Norquay lies about 6 km northwest of Banff town, reached in 10 minutes by a switchback road. It is the smallest of Banff's three ski areas and the closest to town, with runs suited to beginners and families, and it often opens for night skiing on weekends. In summer the chairlift operates, taking visitors to the Cliffhouse restaurant on the mountain for views over Banff town, Mount Rundle and the Bow Valley. There is also a via ferrata, one of Canada's early iron-cable climbing routes, with options from 2.5 to 6 hours of different difficulty, led by guides; advance booking is required. The Green Spot viewpoint along the road up offers a free panoramic view of the town.
Opening hours
Winter 09:00–16:00; summer approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Vermilion Lakes
- Cave and Basin National Historic Site
- Banff Town
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Tunnel Mountain
- Bow Falls
- Fairmont Banff Springs
- Banff Upper Hot Springs