Can you eat without riding the chairlift?

No. The Cliffhouse Bistro is located at the top of the Mt. Norquay Sightseeing Chairlift, so you must ride the chairlift to reach it. There is no road, shuttle, or public vehicle access to the restaurant during the sightseeing season.

Your sightseeing chairlift ticket allows you to travel to the summit, where you can visit the Cliffhouse Bistro, enjoy the mountain views, and explore the surrounding viewing areas before riding back down. Many visitors combine the ride, lunch, and sightseeing into a relaxing half-day experience.

If you would like to dine at Mt. Norquay without taking the chairlift, there are food and beverage options available at the base lodge. These can be accessed directly from the parking area without riding the lift.

For visitors who are unable or prefer not to ride the open-air chairlift, the base facilities provide the best dining option. The Cliffhouse Bistro itself, however, is exclusively accessible by chairlift during normal summer operations. Book the Mt. Norquay Sightseeing ChairliftBooking the Mt. Norquay Sightseeing Chairlift includes All taxes, fees and handling charges. Banff Gondola Home