Half-Day Guided Via Ferrata Climbing Tour in Banff
Overview
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 rock wall providing assistance and safety. Climbers are safely secured to the safety cable while climbing. Although no prior climbing experience is necessary, guests should be fit enough to climb a ladder and hike for a few hours in the mountains.
What's Included
- Rainwear, backpacks and suitable hiking boots are available at no charge. Size availability is not guaranteed.
- Banff Sightseeing Chairlift - Ride the chairlift to the via ferrata start point.
- Free shuttle bus to and from Banff
- All Safety equipment is provided, including climbing helmet, harness, via ferrata lanyards.
- ACMG-certified Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Mount Norquay Scenic Drive
Banff, AB T0L, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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 Banff National Park.
A true climbing/mountaineering but no experience is required!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- An Exclusion of Liability Waiver must be signed by all via ferrata participants prior to tour.
- Minimum 12 years of age.
- The maximum participant weight is 120 kg (265 lbs), minimum participant weight is 40 kg (88 lbs)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-274286P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Rainwear, backpacks and suitable hiking boots are available at no charge. Size availability is not guaranteed.
- Banff Sightseeing Chairlift - Ride the chairlift to the via ferrata start point.
- Free shuttle bus to and from Banff.
- All Safety equipment is provided, including climbing helmet, harness, via ferrata lanyards.
- ACMG-certified Guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-Day Guided Via Ferrata Climbing Tour in Banff is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Guided Via Ferrata Climbing Tour in Banff will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Rainwear, backpacks and suitable hiking boots are available at no charge. Size availability is not guaranteed.
- Banff Sightseeing Chairlift - Ride the chairlift to the via ferrata start point.
- Free shuttle bus to and from Banff
- All Safety equipment is provided, including climbing helmet, harness, via ferrata lanyards.
- ACMG-certified Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- An Exclusion of Liability Waiver must be signed by all via ferrata participants prior to tour.
- Minimum 12 years of age.
- The maximum participant weight is 120 kg (265 lbs), minimum participant weight is 40 kg (88 lbs)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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