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Mount Norquay
Overview
Skiing and snowboarding info for Mount Norquay — see the weather forecast, snowfall reports, check out trail maps and get resort info, hours, directions and more.
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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.
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Average Temperature
-15°
Average Season Snowfall
120 inches
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
See the latest weather and ski conditions at Mount Norquay, with our snowfall reports updated daily for 24-hour, 48-hour, 7-day and total snowfall, as well as base snowpack.
Weather
BANFF WEATHER
Snow Conditions (comprehensive)
Current snow conditions for Mount Norquay, reported
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Trail Map & Statistics
Trails
Top Elevation
8,040 ft
Vertical Rise
1,650 ft
Base Elevation
5,500 ft
Snowmaking
There is snowmaking across 85% of the skiable terrain
Rideable Area
190 acres
Runs
Total Runs
60
Beginner:
20%
Intermediate:
36%
Advanced/Expert:
16%
Difficulty
Terrain Parks
1
Number of Lifts
6
Lift Details
One high speed quad, two quads, one double, two surface lifts
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Resort Info
About the Resort
Destination Type- Skiing and snowboarding
- Cross country skiing
Season
Early December to mid-April
Hours of Operation
Lifts open at 9 am and close either 3:30 or 4 pm
- Cross Country Skiing
- Night Skiing
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Tube Park
Other Winter Attractions
Take a scenic ride up the North American Chairlift to enjoy lunch at the historic Cliffhouse Bistro.
Ski racing
Email
Phone
Special Passes
Mountain Collective
Toonie Tuesday
Rentals
✔
Lessons/Ski School
✔
On-Hill Village
✖
On-Hill Accommodations
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On-Hill Food Details
Cascade Lodge and The North American Lodge have all your breakfast, lunch and apres ski food. Head up the stairs in the Cascade Lodge to the Lone Pine Pub for a pint. Or, linger over lunch at the classic and delicious Cliffhouse Bistro. There is not a better view of the Bow Valley than from the windows of the Bistro!
Getting There
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).
Directions
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