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Mt. Norquay

Mount Norquay Access Road, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 0C0, Canada
403-762-4421
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Type: Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Activities: Skiing, Getting married
Owner description: Family-friendly Mt. Norquay offers outstanding conditions for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and riders. Since its opening in 1926, Mt.... more » Owner description: Family-friendly Mt. Norquay offers outstanding conditions for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and riders. Since its opening in 1926, Mt. Norquay continues to be the locals’ gem. Famous for being the training ground of Olympic and World Cup athletes, and with excellent beginner terrain, everyone will love this small, family-friendly resort. « less
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Barrie, Canada
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67 reviews 67 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

We visited on Apr 5 and found the Spirit chair closed for maintenance (eliminating about half the blue runs) and a black run on the eastern edge closed too. For this, the lift ticket was discounted 15% but really 30-50% would be a fairer reflection of the impact on skiable terrain. Lower runs were slushy. The trip back to the... More

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Banff, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

Considering there are 2 other large ski hills quite nearby for almost the same cost for a day pass this hill is not worth your while. Often icy conditions. Runs are quite short. Unless you get the toonie thursday special ($2 pass one thusrday each month).

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Cape Breton
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

Finally, after several trips to the Banff area for skiing at Sunhsine Village and Lake Louise, we skied Mt. Norquay. It does not deserve its reputation for difficult terrain. Oh, that is there, but you can take it or leave it. We had a fantastic day there. Granted, there was fresh powder - just a couple of cm - which... More

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Sherwood Park
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

I just got back from taking my kids to Norquay for Easter skiing. I haven't been there for 15 years and was amazed at how much fun we had. I put both kids in lessons (beginner and intermediate) and was really impressed with everyone at their ski school. The instructors were amazing. My daughters instructpr Gabi really took her time... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

I am 43, my husband 49 and our son 19...this is proof that your snow tubing is fun for all ages!!! We loved it and definitely will be back. I haven't screamed and laughed like that since I was a kid!

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Alberta
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Family of four, two adults in late 30's and two kids ages 10 and 12. We went tubing and it was a blast, highlight of our two day trip. We went for 2 hours which was enough for the adults but the kids said they could have stayed all day. Check this attraction off your bucket list, I did.

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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

So heres the skinny on this place. After trying to search for reviews on if this was a decent ski hill for beginners, I have my answer. I went with my 2 oldest kids ages 8 and 6. This would be the first time my 6 year old has skied on a mountain. We started off on the magic carpet... More

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Calgary
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18 reviews 18 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

So I've never done night skiing before, thought I'd try it out with a friend since he raved about it. It was awesome! Of course, a review would not be the same unless it had a criticism of some sort! Mine would be....OPEN UP MORE RUNS!! They only have one chair operating for night skiing which runs 5 to 10... More

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Seattle
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55 reviews 55 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

This isn't about the ski place, which had closed by the time we went. This is just about the lookout and hillside below there. Spectacular + As we are cheap agoraphobes, the thought of doing the cable car above Banff was never an option. Here you just drive up the hill, park, and hop out. The hillside is steeeep though,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013 via mobile

We did a beginner lesson with Yusaku ( sorry I'm sure I spelt it wrong :) he was very helpful, ended up doing an afternoon private lesson with him after. Very professional, made us feel comfortable even though we had never skied. Managed to do some beginner runs thanks to his excellent teaching. Great experience.

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