50 Years Later, Bryan and Christine Feagan Recreate Wedding Reception at Cliffhouse Bistro
As Bryan and Christine plan their 50th wedding anniversary, they look back on the beginning of their relationship. An unlikely story of a boy from Ontario and a girl from Santa Barbara, California who crossed paths, fell in love, and tied the knot in Banff, Alberta with a celebration at Mt Norquay’s very own […]
Add a Side of Acoustic to Your Cliffhouse Visit with Live Performances by Alanna J Brown
Picture this: You hop on a chairlift and take a scenic ride up to a mountain top getaway where you order a charcuterie board and refreshing tea-infused cocktail. As you embrace both the local flavours and stunning panoramic views, you’re serenaded by a beautiful, silky voice and acoustic guitar. No, it’s not a dream. […]
Cliffhouse Bistro’s Tea House Past Celebrated with New Tea-Infused Cocktails
Cliffhouse Bistro’s Tea House Past Celebrated with New Tea-Infused Cocktails Park Distillery and Natur’el Tea Partner with Norquay to Bring You the Latest Summer Sips When life gives you tea and local craft spirits, make tea-infused cocktails! Stop by the Cliffhouse Bistro this summer and raise a glass of tea-infused goodness to our 1950’s […]
Meet Our Wild Neighbours (Photo Gallery)
Removed from Banff Ave is a place where animals roam free and graze snowless ski slopes. Mt. Norquay welcomes its wilder neighbours with open arms each year as they wake from hibernation and descend from the highest of altitudes. For the best (and safest) views, take the Sightseeing Chairlift to the platform below the […]
Taking Adventure to New Heights: The Via Ferrata Assisted Climbing Routes and the Man Who’ll Show You the Way
Meet JT, lead guide and outdoor enthusiast, as he invites you to explore his backyard John Thornton (JT for short) has been shredding the slopes at Norquay for 25 years managing the Ski Patrol team and mountain operations. In a world that doesn’t fall short on adventure, JT pushed the boundaries in search […]
10 Epic Days on the Slopes of Mt Norquay
Now that the winter season is over and the warmer temperatures are rolling in, we’re left counting all the days we got in on the hill. Whether you were sliding down on a tube, hitting the slopes by night, or enjoying the bluebird days, lots of fun was had on the Norquay slopes this […]
10 “Pinch Me, Is This Real?” Views from the Via Ferrata
Climbing the side of a mountain for the first time, assisted or not, can be intimidating, but you don’t get views like this with two feet planted on the ground. The Via Ferrata is an amazing way (and super accessible) to get the best views of Banff. With limited spots each day, you’re guaranteed […]
Your Guide to the Via Ferrata
The Via Ferrata is an assisted climbing experience with cables and ladders built into the side of Mt. Norquay. You’re clipped in the whole way and will reach new heights and panoramic views with any of our routes. And, in case you’re a little nervous, we thought we’d mention that the cables can support […]
5 Reasons We Love Spring Skiing
THE SNOW It’s still coming down this time of year and when you mix it with longer daylight and warmer days, you get a soft, plushy texture that’s fun for ripping through. This is one of our favourite times of year to ski the Mystic Chair – on the furthest side of the […]
Eddie Hunter – Memory Maker
You may not think of it at the time, but it doesn’t take much to realize the beautiful days you now spend with your family or friends will be the golden days in your memory bank when you go searching memories in later years. I know I didn’t. Maybe I just thought I deserved […]
Every Lap, Every Rep Counts for Jeffrey Read
Jeffrey Read might be young, but his experience growing up in a ski family, getting strapped into skis as a young child, and his accomplishments to date have left him extremely knowledgeable when it comes to ski racing. Here he shares his tips and tricks, along with his learnings throughout the years as he […]
Erik Read’s Money-in-the-Bank Attitude Towards Training to be a Top Ski Racer
At 27 years old, Ski Racer Erik Read has accomplished more than his fair share when it comes to racing down the slopes. With over 10 years of professional experience and countless more strapped into skis, Erik has learned a lot along the way. What is his advice to up-and-coming racers and what does […]
