Mount Norquay
Banff's locals' hill, the smallest of the three Big 3 resorts, with the famed North American chair and night skiing above town.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
503m (1,650ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,133m (6,998ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,630m (5,348ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
300cm (118in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
60
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
6
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
188 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
36%
Advanced
44%
Best For
Location
Mount Norquay sits in the Canadian Rockies of western Alberta, on the slopes directly above the town of Banff inside Banff National Park. The setting is high and continental, with mountain views over the Bow Valley below.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Calgary (YYC), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Calgary (YYC)1.5 hoursDirections
- Cranbrook (YXC)3.5 hoursDirections
- Edmonton (YEG)4 hoursDirections
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