Mt Norquay
Norquay Ski Resort is a popular ski destination located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. The resort is situated just a few minutes from the town of Banff, and offers a variety of winter sports activities for visitors of all skill levels.
The resort has a total of 60 runs, ranging from beginner to advanced, and covers an area of 190 acres. It has four chairlifts and one magic carpet, allowing for easy access to the runs. The longest run at Norquay is 0.6 miles (1 km) long, and the resort has a maximum vertical drop of 503 meters. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Norquay offers a range of other winter activities, including tubing, snowshoeing, and ice skating. There is also a terrain park for those who enjoy freestyle skiing and snowboarding.
Norquay Ski Resort has a long history, having first opened in 1926. Over the years, it has become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering stunning views of the Canadian Rockies and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Overall, Norquay Ski Resort is a great choice for anyone looking to experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies while enjoying a variety of winter sports activities.
Mt Norquay Banff Webcam
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Mt Norquay Banff ski resort. We have collected all the best views from the Mt Norquay Banff webcam so you can see what the conditions are like at the base of the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Mt Norquay Banff webcam below.
Mt Norquay Banff Webcam | Cliff House
Looking down over the ski resort towards the mountain town of Banff, AB.
Elevation: 2,100m (6,890ft)
Mt Norquay Lift system
Mt Norquay is the smallest of the resorts in the region, so it doesn’t need a massive lift system. With 3 quads and a double chair, riders can get to a range of runs however the position of lifts and runs means that to get out to the far-right side of the resort you will need to lift up and ride down 3 times before getting access to the Mystic Express Chair (the newest addition to the resort and the only high-speed quad).
The North American double chair takes riders to the highest elevation of the resort; however, this is for advanced riders only as the only way down is black runs. Beginners should not accidentally load themselves onto this chair unless heading to the Cliff House Bistro.
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Mt Norquay Night Riding
Every Friday and Saturday Mt Norquay offers the only night skiing option inside Banff National Park and also the only option in the Canadian Rockies. With sweeping views over a twinkling Banff township this experience is like no other and should be on the list for any rider who likes to experience everything.
Norquay’s Night Skiing events are 100% family-friendly, a whole lot of fun, and a perfect excuse for a different take on a ski resort experience. Each Friday and Saturday from 5pm – 9pm (weather permitting) kids and adults alike enjoy the novelty of skiing and boarding under the starlight sky. Not to mention the terrain park is fully lit and ready to rip well into the twilight hours!
Mt Norquay Snow
Mt Norquay gets a great amount of a snow for a local mountain. On average the resort gets around 3.5m and the mountain grooming team do an excellent job to ensure this is spread wide and far. To get the season going they have an excellent snowmaking system which covers 85% of the resort so there is always something to slide on even when mother nature is not feeling giving.
With the 20/21 season mother nature came a knocking early and Mt Norquay was the first major resort to open in North America. Opening on the 24th of October 2020 this marked the earliest opening the resort has ever had in their 95 year history.
Seasons
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The official opening and closing dates for , AB for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Mt Norquay?
Mt Norquay ski resort is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Specifically, it is situated in the town of Banff, just a few minutes from the Banff town center. The resort is easily accessible by car, shuttle bus, or taxi, and is located approximately 1.5 hours west of Calgary, Alberta.
Here are the best ways to get to Norquay:
Calgary
Norquay is Calgary’s closest Banff resort. At 112km (69 miles) from the Calgary city limits, Norquay is a short one-hour drive on the Trans-Canada Highway. Just head west on Highway 1, then take the second Banff exit, turn right on Mt Norquay Road – you’ll be skiing, riding or climbing within the hour! – Google Maps Directions
Banff
Just 6km (3.7 miles) from downtown Banff, via Mt Norquay Access Road – Google Maps Directions
Canmore
Just 25km (40 miles) west via Trans-Canada Highway #1 – Google Maps Directions
Driving from either Calgary, Canmore or Banff is easy however beware that during the winter months there could be conditions which you will need to adapt to. If not confident driving or you don’t have you own car then there are plenty of shuttle bus services running from both Banff and also Calgary.
Banff to Mt Norquay – 15 minutes
Calgary to Mt Norquay – 1 hours
The closest major airport is Calgary International which serves domestic Canadian services, a range of options from across the border in the USA and a limited number of services from Europe and the UK. Car hire or access to shuttle busses is readily available from Calgary and this is the entry point for most who are doing a multi resort visit to the resorts Alberta has on offer.
Mt Norquay Snow News
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