Mt. Norquay

Since 1926, Mt. Norquay has been an awesome family resort that is located only 10 minutes from Banff. No matter what your ability, Norquay has what you need for a great day of skiing or riding. Mt. Norquay runs 4 chairlifts, 1 magic carpet and 1 rope tow in the tube park. There are 27 cut trails at this resort and the vertical totals at 1650 feet. They are a family focused resort that runs a great learn to ski program as well as a spectacular racing program.

The terrain ranges from gentle beginner runs that provide confidence to newbies, up to breathtaking double black diamond runs that will challenge any expert. The breakdown of the terrain is 20% beginner, 36% Intermediate, 28% advanced and 16% expert. It has great facilities and amenities and is an all around great place to spend a day with family and friends.

Whats new at Mt. Norquay

Mt. Norquay has a tube park! With lift access and four sliding lanes to enjoy, Mt. Norquay is the place for snow tubing. Whether it’s a family activity, a gathering of old friends or a company social, snow tubing at Mt. Norquay creates unique experiences and enjoyable times! For more info on the tube park click here.

You can customize your ski school package. If you get some friends together to take a lesson, operators at Mt. Norquay will customize your lessons so they are convenient for you. For more information on snow school programs click here.

What you may not know about Mt. Norquay

Don’t want to commit to a full day lift ticket? Mt. Norquay sells ‘ski by the hour’ lift passes. This is a great option for families that might want to make a few turns in the morning and hit the tube park in the afternoon or for those who simply aren’t prepared to ski or snowboard for a whole day. Click here for more info on rates and by the hour passes.

Mt. Norquay has night skiing on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you’re super busy during the week and cant seem to make it out on weekends, Mt. Norquay is open from 5-10pm on Wednesday and Friday nights for your enjoyment. For more info on night skiing and hours of operation click here.

This resort in particular hosts a wide variety of events all year round. They just recently hosted the Billabong ‘Flaunt it’ Slopestyle event and every couple of weeks they have been running a Backyard Rail Jam Series. To see a list of monthly events at Mt. Norquay click here.

All 4 chairlifts at Mt. Norquay provide you with a breathtaking view of the town of Banff. There are some truly remarkable views at this resort which adds so much to the overall experience of new and frequent guests alike.

Top 5 reasons to visit Mt. Norquay

1. Proximity

Mt. Norquay is only 10 minutes from Banff and about 1 ½ hours from Calgary. It is a short little jaunt whether you want to ski for a whole day or only a couple of hours.

2. Tube Park

The tube park at Mt. Norquay is one of the only of its kind in Alberta and is a really fun time. If you haven’t had the chance to go tubing here you really should, it will make you feel like a kid again!

3. Events

There are always numerous events going on at Mt. Norquay that will keep you entertained. They average about 3 events per week ranging from masters skiing to slopestyle events. They also book weddings here in the summer. For more info on wedding or event bookings at Mt. Norquay click here.

4. Terrain Park

The terrain park at Mt. Norquay is extremely well designed and has features to accommodate every level and ability. There are several back-to-back lines with tons of fun jib options. To see photos of the terrain park click here.

5. Price Point

Prices at Mt. Norquay are considerate and reasonable. They also offer skiing by the hour passes for those who are not prepared to commit to a full day on the slopes. Click here to see a price chart for Mt. Norquay.

Congratulations to Eduardo Watman who was our Go Big! Contest winner and took home 2 full day lift tickets to Mt. Norquay. Want to win a set of his and her skis and a $1000 shopping spree? Click here to enter!



Big thanks to “A Banff Boutique Inn” for providing my accommodations during my visit to Mt. Norquay. Also a big thank you to “Avalanche Ski Wear” for their contributions to our marketing initiative.

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