Norquay 100 Vision
Imagine Norquay’s Future:
As we approach our 100th anniversary, we’re looking ahead to what the next century has in store. That’s why we developed the Norquay 100 Vision – a plan to offer best-in-class sustainability, learning opportunities and accessible adventure for all.
Modernizing Infastructure
The Norquay 100 vision will see the most outdated chairlift in Western Canada, the North American Chair, replaced with a two-station gondola from the Base Lodge to an expanded Cliff House. We will also remove buildings to restore sensitive alpine habitat.
Heightening the Visitor Experience
Our Vision includes the addition of an elevated, wheelchair-accessible walkway with outstanding valley views. This walkway will allow all visitors to access unique adventures like the Via Ferrata and self-guided Alpine Steps. Keeping guests concentrated to a walkway between attractions protects habitat and wildlife.
Creating opportunities for cultural heritage and interpretive experiences
Our restored Cliff House, alpine judging towers, and new walkway will be part of a high alpine education and heritage centre where visitors can learn about the montane environment, skiing and climbing history, public safety initiatives, and Indigenous Peoples history in the Bow Valley.
The benefits of the Norquay 100 Vision extend far beyond the resort, and will have positive impacts for residents, visitors, wildlife, and surrounding habitat.
Sustainability
Reduce our footprint and restore sensitive subalpine habitats
Learning
Develop an interpretive, high alpine learning and heritage centre
Wellness
Provide inclusive mountain experiences for all ages and abilities, including a wheelchair-accessible Via Ferrata
Indigenous
Connections
Celebrate Indigenous connections to Banff and the Bow Valley
Extraordinary
Adventure
Create unique opportunities for sightseeing and adventure in the high alpine
Respect
for Residents
Design systems that reduce congestion in the Banff townsite
