We took my 9 year old here to try skiing and snow tubing for the first time and it was nothing... read more
We took my 9 year old here to try skiing and snow tubing for the first time and it was nothing... read more
My wife and I booked the first time snow board lesson. We both went with very low expectations of... read more
During summer, the café and ski lifts are still open. We stopped in for coffee, but thought it was ridiculously overpriced to charge $35 to ride the lift. The best spot on the drive up to Mt. Norquay is the large turnout that overlooks the town of Banff. We had fun driving up the switchbacks because there was a wolf that was heading straight up the mountain. So, every time we did a switch we would cross paths.
A gondola to the top is worth the effort and the price. The vistas are magnificent and all are worth recording. Pick a sunny day and you won't be disappointed.
I took my niece and two of her friends, (14 and 15 years old) on the Via Ferrata. They loved it! An excellent, safe and fun adventure for anyone who has never tried rock climbing but is curious to see if they'll like it. Great way to get out into the high mountains and mix a bit of exercise with lots of fun.
We took the chair lift after being given free passes from the shop where we rented bikes. We would not otherwise have thought of going up here but we are glad we did as the views of Banff were spectacular. There were not many other people around so it was very quiet and peaceful which made for an even more enjoyable experience.
There is a nice bistro which serves wonderful charcuterie plates so this is definitely a good place to stop for lunch and admire the views.
We went up to the summit to the restaurant and had a couple of glass of wine. Quiet, sombre ride up the mountain to a spectacular view. I liked it better than downtown Banff. Less crowded.
We choose norquay as quieter option and not disappointed. Fantastic scenery and ride and lucky enough to bump into Gord who runs the ski school in the winter and gave us an impromptu 30 minutes nature talk. Followed by lovely drink food and view from the mountain restaurant with breathtaking views. Plus there was a wedding up there! Recommended!!