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Reuben Krabbe

 

Ski with the locals Full disclosure: Mount Norquay doesn’t get the ski glory of Lake Louise or Sunshine, but it has its fair share of fist pumps. This is Banff’s closest ski resort, only a seven-minute drive, the perfect place when it’s frigid or visibility is poor (thank you lower elevation) and a long-time local’s fave where homegrown kids learn to ski the 74 runs spread over 190 acres. The perfect place to hone your skills, Norquay’s Snow School is top notch and you’ll also find Banff’s only night skiing.

Bragging rights: Ride up Canada’s second oldest chairlift (circa 1948) to ski down Lone Pine, a black diamond thigh-burner.

Apres ski: Go tubing at Norquay’s Snow Tube Park, the longest tube ride in Western Canada.

Insider tip: Twice a year, the iconic Cliffhouse Bistro hosts the Starlight Dinner, an unforgettable five-course dinner with wine pairing at 7,000 feet.