Mount Norquay

Infobox Mountain
Name = Mount Norquay
Photo =Norquay2.jpg
Caption = Mount Norquay ski resort
Elevation = convert|2522|m|ft|0Cite web| author=Peakfinder| url=http://www.peakfinder.com/peakfinder.ASP?PeakName=Mount+Norquay| title= Mount Norquay|accessdate= 2007-08-31]
Location = flag|Alberta CAN
Range = Vermilion Range
Prominence = convert|588|m|ft|0|abbr=on [http://www.bivouac.com/MtnPg.asp?MtnId=1521 Mount Norquay on Bivouac.com] ]
Coordinates = coord|51|12|00|N|115|38|06|W|type:mountain_region:CA|display=inline,title
Topographic
NTS 82O/04
First ascent = 1917 by N.W. Greenham
Easiest route = scramble (difficult)

Mount Norquay is a mountain in Banff National Park, Canada that lies directly northwest of the Town of Banff. Ski Norquay, a popular skiing area, is situated on the eastern slopes of the mountain.

The mountain was named in 1904 after John Norquay, premier of Manitoba from 1878 to 1887. Norquay climbed the mountain that now bears his name in 1887 or 1888 but, contrary to some reports, did not actually reach the summit.

The mountain can be scrambled on the western side but involves a number of difficult steps and some exposure. Ascent is not advised while snow persists on the route.

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