Featured Accommodations

Jasper Accommodations – Top Hotels in Jasper National Park

By Chris Smith

Mount Robson Inn - Top Rated Hotel in Jasper National Park Mount Robson Inn The Mount Robson Inn in Jasper National Park is a landmark...

Hostelling in the Canadian Rockies

By Chris Smith

Many visitors to Banff and the Canadian Rockies choose hostelling as their accommodation of choice. Usually centrally located in the city or town, hostelling provides...

How to be a seasonal resident in Canmore

By Chris Smith

It might sound too good to be true, but a long-term stay in Canmore is easy if you try.

Long-Term Accommodation

By Chris Smith

Located just five minutes from Banff National Park and fifteen minutes from the Banff townsite on the edge of Kananaskis Country, the Town of Canmore...

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

By Chris Smith

Information provided courtesy of Kananaskis Country Towering mountains, pristine lakes, evergreen valleys, and glacial streams...Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is an area of striking contrasts where...

Canadian Vacation Destinations

The Alberta Guide to Hotels in Banff

By Chris Smith

Planning a trip to Banff National Park? You are going to need a place to stay! There are a plenty of options, from several hotels in Banff to lodges, cabins, hostels, or campsites.

The Ultimate Canadian Rockies Vacation Planner

By Gail McGlamery

Here is everything you need to know about visiting Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies.

Banff National Park of Canada Maps & Guides

By Trevor Holewinski

Banff National Park of Canada offers visitors amazing experiences through a robust line of free maps, vacations guides, brochures, and a monthly newsletter. Get on the list!

Canmore – The Underestimated Town of the Rockies

By Trevor Holewinski

The Canadian Rockies town of Canmore, located just 15-minutes from Banff National Park, is a town built around recreation and entertainment.

From Vancouver to Banff by Train

By Gail McGlamery

The Rocky Mountaineer and VIA rail tours offer the every traveler unparalleled views of the Canadian Rockies travelling from Vancouver to Banff by train.

Things to Do in Banff

By Gail McGlamery

There are so many things to do in Banff National Park that you will wish you had more time on your vacation. Check out the Complete Guide on Things to Do in Banff.

Ski Mount Norquay and Experience World Cup Downhill Skiing in the Heart of the Canadian Rockies

Home to the popular ski resort Ski Norquay, the mountain from which the resort takes its name has played an historical role in the development of alpine skiing and racing as a sport in North America. One of the first commercial ski areas in this region in Western Canada, Mount Norquay lies northwest of Banff, Alberta; the skiing area occupies the eastern slopes.

The first ski runs on Mount Norquay date back to 1926; construction of the first ski lodge on the mountain began in 1928. The resort installed rope tows in 1942, and in 1948 made Mount Norquay the first place in all Canada to use a chair lift.

In addition to local ski race events and serving as a training ground for Olympic and World Cup athletes, Norquay played host to the Dominion Championships several times in its history, and was a site for the 1972 World Cup, playing host to the giant slalom and slalom races. Ski Norquay also used to host many international ski jumping competitions at one time.

There are a total of 28 runs which total 16,382 meters in length; the vertical drop is 503 meters. The ski area includes three quad chair lifts, one double and a magic carpet. The double chair services some of the most challenging alpine ski terrain in North America.

Ski Norquay is also the only resort in Banff National Park to offer night skiing. On Friday nights beginning in January through March, you can ski between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Norquay is a few kilometers from downtown Banff, only 112 kilometers west of Calgary and 25 kilometers west of Canmore on Trans Canada Highway Take the second Banff exit and turn right on the Mount Norquay access road.

To arrange equipment rental, transportation or lift tickets for Mount Norquay, head to Banff Travel. The adventure specialists there will fix you up for any skiing destination in Banff National Park.