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Mount Norquay Resort Guide
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Best months to book: April, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Pre-season — not open yet — closed April 18
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Resort Guide
Mount Norquay is located just minutes from the town of Banff in Alberta, Canada, within Banff National Park. The resort features a variety of terrain across 60 runs, catering to all skill levels, and is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and night skiing offerings. Signature experiences include tubing, snowshoeing, and panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies. Key amenities include a historic day lodge, ski school, and convenient access to Banff’s accommodations and dining.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mount Norquay
Lifts
6
Skiable area
190 ac
Longest run
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Runs by difficulty(60 total)
Beginner
12
20% of terrain
Intermediate
22
36% of terrain
Advanced
26
44% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair3
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 85% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Cliffhouse Bistro – Perched atop Mount Norquay, this stylish bistro offers panoramic mountain views and a relaxed après-ski atmosphere, making it a favorite for skiers seeking craft cocktails, local beers, and hearty alpine-inspired fare in a scenic setting.
Season vs Historic
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Off-season · 115cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 140cm full-season avg
115cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~0 cm. That's 100% below the 5-year average (115 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 100% below the 30-year average (140 cm).
Mount Norquay Season Snowfall
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Mount Norquay Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 225cm with an average of 139 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 15% below this average (191cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 26cm | 17 days | 27cm | 41cm | 7cm |
| December | 21cm | 16 days | 51cm | 63cm | 5cm |
| January | 18cm | 16 days | 67cm | 79cm | 5cm |
| February | 17cm | 15 days | 74cm | 85cm | 5cm |
| March | 28cm | 19 days | 81cm | 91cm | 6cm |
| April | 33cm | 17 days | 79cm | 91cm | 9cm |
| May | 32cm | 13 days | 46cm | 75cm | 10cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
50 days scored, from 24 Feb
42
Best Day
13 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3428 Feb6cm
- 2824 Feb3cm
- 2727 Feb2cm
March 2026
- 4213 Mar4cm
- 419 Mar5cm
- 3912 Mar5cm
April 2026
- 379 Apr
- 331 Apr
- 312 Apr1cm
March scored highest for Mount Norquay in 2025-26. Based on 50 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 14, 2026
Through Apr 18, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Norquay
- Where is Mount Norquay?
- Mount Norquay is a ski resort in Canada.
- How high is Mount Norquay?
- Mount Norquay runs from a base elevation of 1,630 m (5,348 ft) to a summit of 2,450 m (8,038 ft), giving a vertical drop of 820 m (2,690 ft).
- How big is Mount Norquay?
- Mount Norquay has 190 acres (77 hectares) of skiable terrain, 60 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mount Norquay?
- Mount Norquay is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Mount Norquay?
- Mount Norquay typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Mount Norquay get in a typical season?
- Mount Norquay averages 98 inches / 249 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
