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Resort Attributes

Season:
2 December 2008 - 10 April 2009
Average Snowfall:
3m/9.8ft
Vertical Drop:
503m / 1,650ft
Base Elevation:
1,636m / 5,350ft
Summit Elevation:
2,133m / 7,000ft
Skiable Area:
77h / 190a
Total Trails:
28
Longest Run:
1.1km / 0.7mi
Beginner Terrain:
20%
Intermediate Terrain:
36%
Advanced Terrain:
44%
Lifts:
5
Uphill Capacity:
7,000 people per hour
Cross-Country Trails:
80km+ / 50mi+

Banff @ Norquay

RESTAURANTS


The wide range of off-mountain restaurants, bars, pubs, bakeries and cafés in the Banff area means you’re sure to find an establishment to suit all tastes and budgets.


On-mountain, take a break from the slopes at the 24,000 square foot Cascade Lodge and enjoy a coffee at Kika’s Café, or head to the Lone Pine Pub and Restaurant on the upper level for some hearty cuisine. With large windows spanning the entire front of the lodge, you are assured great views of surrounding mountains whatever your choice. On those warmer days, head out to the large decks and soak up the sun.


Restaurants in the nearby Banff area include:



  • Canadian

  • Chinese

  • Continental

  • Fast Food

  • Fondues

  • French

  • German

  • Greek

  • Italian

  • Japanese

  • Korean

  • Mediterranean

  • Mexican

  • Southwestern

  • Rocky Mountains

  • Steak Houses

  • Swiss

  • Thai

  • Asian

  • Vegetarian

RETAIL


For off-mountain retail options, head to the town of Banff and explore the town’s 200 plus retail stores, which include sportswear and equipment stores, florists, clothing and footwear stores, pharmacies, grocery stores and book stores.