Can I combine the chairlift with Via Ferrata?

Yes. Combining the Mt. Norquay Sightseeing Chairlift with the Via Ferrata is one of the best ways to spend a day on the mountain. In fact, the chairlift is part of the Via Ferrata experience, transporting participants high onto the mountain where the guided climbing routes begin.

Your visit typically starts with check-in, where you'll be fitted with a helmet, harness, and specialized safety equipment. After a safety briefing, you'll ride the historic open-air chairlift to the upper mountain, where your guide will demonstrate the safety system before the climb begins.

The Via Ferrata takes you across dramatic limestone cliffs using fixed steel cables, iron rungs, ladders, and suspension bridges. Throughout the adventure, you'll enjoy incredible views of Banff, the Bow Valley, Mount Rundle, and the surrounding Canadian Rockies. Because you remain continuously attached to the safety cable, it's an exciting experience that can be enjoyed by many first-time climbers as well as experienced adventurers.

After your climb, there's no need to head straight back down. Many visitors spend additional time at the summit, relaxing at the historic Cliffhouse Bistro, taking photographs, or simply enjoying the panoramic mountain views before riding the chairlift back to the base.

The Via Ferrata offers several guided routes that vary in length and difficulty, from beginner-friendly introductory climbs to longer and more demanding alpine adventures. This makes it easy to choose a route that matches your experience level, fitness, and available time.

If you're looking for a full-day mountain adventure, this combination is one of the best experiences in Banff. You enjoy a scenic chairlift ride, a professionally guided alpine climb, breathtaking viewpoints, wildlife viewing opportunities, and mountaintop dining-all in one unforgettable visit. Book the Mt. Norquay Sightseeing ChairliftBooking the Mt. Norquay Sightseeing Chairlift includes All taxes, fees and handling charges. Banff Gondola Home