The Skiers' Guide to Mt. Norquay

The hills on the shorterside so you end up doing a bunch of short runs which I find easier as im getting older. There is a fantastic mix of terrain and its well divided for different skill levels of skiers. Honestly it would be nice if it was a bit bigger and had a bigger lodge but being in Banff this is hard. The views though are some of the best in western Canada.

Overall had a great time, lift lines werent too long, unfortunately snow was a bit slower the day i went, but the reliable lifts kept the lap count high

staff was friendly, chalet foods always expensive. The terrain park i checked out was pretty sweet a good number of features with decent lines - cost of lift ticket wasnt half bad in comparison the the value i get out here in ontario.

def worth checking out the resort if youre in the area

I enjoy it here as my senior annual pass is very good value. Upper sections can get quite hard packed. It would be great if they’d groom more of the runs though. But the lodge is great and the hill is family friendly.

Steep & deep, Big Chair for the win. Amazing snow, still got freshies at 12pm on the expert runs. Perfect grooming, and not over crowded. Great pub called Lone Pine, and beautiful lodge.

Norquay is a great family ski resort!
A 15 minute bus commute from Banff town and has night skiing available! It has a great size park, good variety and to top it off it has a tube park which is one of the best in the area!

They have a bar called Lone Pine where you can grab a beer and your able to catch the shuttle bus which is free.

Can carve all day. Lifts are quick . Line ups short.ski school was competent and cheap. Parking was fine. Banff is very close.

It’s small and quiet, but not worth a pass. The night skiing is fun but terrain is very limited, gorgeous views but definitely a beginner hill.

This is a great mountain to try if you want to advance your technique and looking for a no fuss day of skiing. Its a smaller mountain compared to nearby mountains like sunshine or lake Louis. Family friendly. Great ski school. Lots of moguls.

Overall it was a very nice ski hill! It was a bit of a ski-elitist place but we had a good time regardless! The moguls were very iced out unfortunately but the runs were nice and long and they had a good amount of options!

Was an awesome time! Took a lesson and stayed on the small hills but loved the views. I would go back again one day soon.

Overall experience was awesome! Parking was easy and the quality of the hill was amazing! I didnt try out the tree runs but my brother said they were epic!

The hill has absolutely beautiful views that made it worth every penny and a life lodge with lots of food options, food was pricey. Trustworthy people. Buy lift tickets online in advance for cheapest, ski rentals are more then they say online. For two people it was $150 for rentals. Went the full day and overall good experience, nice staff.

Went early season for my partners birthday, so it was super quiet which was great! We stayed in Banff, which is of course absolutely beautiful, and there's free shuttles to get you to the mountain which was ideal.

Smaller compared to other resorts in the Rockies, not worth the price in my opinion drive an extra 30 minutes and go to a better resort. Snow is usually not the best. Definitely some nice runs but not many older days.

Great resort at a fair price point, lots of walking between lifts. Plenty of seating in lodge and not as busy as other resorts in Banff/canmore area

Love the chill vibe of the mighty Quay. Have skied there since I was 2. The snow Gods have not been kind this year yet you have made the best of what has fallen.Groomers were great, little mogul fields were fun and not enough snow sadly to play in the trees :(.We always hope for more snow and I will always support my home hill.

Ive been there 2 times now and its always been an amazing time with amazing views. Runs have been kelts very nice and groomed for runs that are groomed. Does have access to very difficult runs for more advanced skiers. When I was there the lift lines were not very long and staff was very efficient to make sure the lines were moving to get enough skiing in!

Norquay is a small but mighty hill, the lessons and instructors coming out is top notch and so affordable. You are really cared for at Norquay and the community there with the night skiing makes it always such a vibe to be there. Plus the tube park is an absolute thrill!! Would 10/10 recommend xx

Norquay is a great hill for those of an intermediate to advanced level visiting Banff however for experts who are comfortable with with double blacks and advanced terrain it may leave something to be desired. Perfect for families as it is close to town and has a lower cost than nearby resorts.

The runs here are more difficult than some at Marmot and as a beginner, at the time, I felt intimidated. I was working hard to get out of my snow plow tendencies so I worked on the small hills and even the bunny hill shifting my weight and feeling my edges. It was a true bluebird day and its lodged in my memory as one of the most beautiful days Ive ever been on a ski hill. My sister went to ski with my son who was 12 at the time- he lived the more advanced runs. The face of Norquay is something to behold for sure. One day