Norquay Via Ferrata: Climb Banff's Scenic Cliffs

Join a half-day Via Ferrata tour in Banff. Climb Mt Norquay’s cliffs with expert guides. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure!

Duration: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Norquay Scenic Drive - To get a greater feel for heights, exposure, and the full Via Ferrata experience, and become a Ridgewalker! This half-day excursion takes you high up on the Norquay cliffs, climbing the Memorial, Sunrise, and Vista buttresses – and of course, traversing the epic suspension bridge. Get access to incredible views of…
What's Included
  • All Safety equipment is provided, including climbing helmet, harness, via ferrata lanyards.
  • ACMG-certified Guide
  • Banff Sightseeing Chairlift - Ride the chairlift to the via ferrata start point.
  • Rainwear, backpacks and suitable hiking boots are available at no charge. Size availability is not guaranteed.
  • Free shuttle bus to and from Banff
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

As a Canadian Signature Experience, Norquay’s Via Ferrata is a must-do activity when visiting Banff National Park. Our highly qualified ACMG-certified guides will lead you up the cliffs of Mt Norquay that hang above the Bow Valley, overlooking the town of Banff. Steel handholds, ladders, and footsteps as well as a steel safety cable are secured to the…

Location
Mount Norquay Scenic Drive
CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME at Norquay's North American Lodge, 6km (3.7 miles) from Banff, via Mt Norquay Scenic Drive. When arriving by car, go past the first two parking lots, following signs straight ahead for via ferrata. Follow short walking path to Lodge.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Finazz
Aug 21, 2025
Gorgeous views and a great workout - My husband and I did the Ridgewalker course of Mt Norquay’s Via Ferrata. What a great, enjoyable and challenging experience it was. Our guide, Jordan, was excellent. She made sure everyone was tended to in our group of 8 participants.
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Cosmoninja
Aug 18, 2025
Fantastic and fun adventure. - This is a next level experience, full of fun and adventure. It’s a mix between a hike and a taste of climbing to get some unbelievable views. It’s a guided experience, but requires some level of fitness. This was my second time (yes, I loved it so much, I came back for round 2!) and had a great time. I went solo and felt very comfortable doing this. Paul was my guide, and he was wonderful! Funny, knowledgeable, encouraging, supportive, and professional with many years experience. The only suggestion I would make is to ensure you use the washroom before you go, as there isn’t anywhere to go on the trail, especially for women, this can be tough.
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Logan_m
Aug 13, 2025
We had such a good time.... - We had such a good time. Our guide was fun and made us feel safe at the same time. Highly recommend this activity.
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Suzanne_g
Aug 7, 2025
Upgrade to the skyline. Longer and even more challenges! - What a fabulous experience. High on the mountains challenging oneself. Guides were very professional and really helping you get through any challenging sections. We did the skyline. Definitely worth the upgrade!
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Kourtney_c
Aug 7, 2025
Climbing with Greg - I took my dad for his 70th birthday and it was a great trip! We were a little slow behind the group making sure he was taking his time but overall would recommend. Greg our guide was great and patient with us. Greg and the team kept in touch with the weather as we were caught in some storms and were keeping an eye on lightning in the area. I would recommend bringing a light rain jacket and wear good boots if you have them. If not, bring tall socks if you need to rent/borrow boots. It was overall a good challenge and would do it again for sure. Total, it took about 4 hours and afterwards we had some hot chocolate to warm up while we waited for the shuttle that took gusts back to town (Banff) which was very convenient.
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L6895qljulieh
Aug 3, 2025
Safe Mountain Climbing - We had an absolute blast on the Skyline Via Ferrata. Our guide was Dan who was superb. None of us have ever done anything like this in the past. It was exhilarating and very physical. We (2 adults and a 17 and a 19 year old) all thought it was our favorite activity that we did in Banff. Dan took pictures of us all and sent them to us later that day. Never did I feel unsafe as you are harnessed and clipped in with carabiners. SO FUN!!!!
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Jen_p
Aug 2, 2025
Absolutely amazing! - It was so much fun, such an amazing experience. It was not scary at all, but the views were breathtaking!
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Megan_c
Jul 29, 2025
This tour was recommended... - This tour was recommended to us by a friend. It was a little out of our comfort zone but Allie was an informative, fun, and patient. Looking back at the rock face afterwards we were amazed at what we accomplished! Allie made it low stress and fun!! It was an excursion we will never forget!!
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1966belkis
Jul 26, 2025
On top of the world !! - Great experience ! The views from the top of the mountain were spectacular. The Via Ferreta was very save and the equipment is well kept. Our guide Zack was amazing. He made sure everyone in group was safe and having a good time. He was very knowledgeable about the surroundings and kept us entertained with his stories. Zack even took pictures of us along the way and send them to us at the end of the tour. I can’t say enough about how good he was. If you’re looking for an adventure and a shot of adrenaline, I highly recommend this excursion.
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Juniperrosalie
Jul 22, 2025
Great views, great workout, great crew! - Katsu showed us a great time in the mountain. He combined humor, easy to understand directions and demonstrations that positioned us for a great time on the trip. Thanks for a fantastic experience. Definitely our favorite among a list of wonderful adventures in Banff!
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From $189
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).