Banff, Canada: home to three of the world’s finest ski resorts; Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village
Mountain Stats
- Vertical: 991 metres (3250 feet)
- Top elevation: 2637 metres (8650 feet)
- Skiable area: 1700 hectares (4200 acres)
- marked + back bowls
- Lake Louise - 145 runs: 20% beginner; 45% intermediate; 19% advanced; 11% expert
- Mt. Norquay - 60 runs: 20% beginner; 36% intermediate; 28% advanced; 16% expert
- Sunshine Village - 137 runs: 20% beginner; 55% intermediate; 20% advanced; 5% expert - Longest run: 8 kilometres (5 miles)
- Number of Lifts: 10
- 1 Gondola
- 5 Chairs
- 1 Platter
- 3 Carpets
The three resorts offer almost 8,000 acres of skiable terrain on one convenient, tri-area lift ticket. There’s terrain to suit every level and desire, from gentle groomed runs to some of the world’s most extreme in-bounds challenges.
Our unique inland location guarantees the dry, light snow that we’re famous for – and plenty of it.
Free transportation between Banff-Lake Louise and the resorts, with a tri-area lift ticket, means that when you’re here, the choice of mountains is yours.
Stunning mountain backdrops, lack of lift lines and friendly local hospitality are just some of the bonuses that make a vacation here unforgettable.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.
Just minutes from the Town of Banff, Mt. Norquay offers the only night skiing in Banff-Lake Louise, including a fully lit terrain park, and expert snowmaking on 85% of the terrain.
This is the best-kept secret in the Canadian Rockies!
