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A person in a restaurant with a glass of wine in hand and a charcuterie board with mountain views in the background.
Group of friends enjoying a meal with a view at the Cliffhouse Bistro
Eat & Drink

On Mountain Dining at the Cliffhouse Bistro

High up on Mount Norquay sits a piece of Banff’s history that brings together the very best of past and present. The Cliffhouse Bistro began as a mountaintop gathering place in the 1950s for the brave and bold skiers of the resort’s steepest terrain.

Now turned inviting eatery above the clouds, the Cliffhouse Bistro welcomes explorers fresh off the summer chairlift. History pairs well with the flavours of the mountains in this respectfully restored space. Sip a locally-brewed beer alongside an artisanal charcuterie board and drink in the views from high above Banff.

Good To Know

Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1-3 hrs
When
Jun - Sep & Dec - Apr
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Location

Distance from Banff:
60km
Distance from Lake Louise:
4km

When to go

Operating Dates

MonthOperating Status
JanClosed
FebOpen
MarOpen
AprOpen
MayClosed
JunOpen
JulOpen
AugOpen
SepOpen
OctClosed
NovClosed
DecOpen

Local Tips

  • Family Friendly: Even the smallest adventurers can choose from a range of Kids Meals including an entrée paired with fries, juice, and a cookie

  • Local Flavour: Drinks feature an enticing selection of locally crafted brews, sodas, and Canadian wines.

  • Animal Watch: Keep watch for bighorn sheep grazing on the mountain.

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Cliffhouse Bistro

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs
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Mt. Norquay Sightseeing Chairlift

Activity & Tour Providers
Location
Banff Town Area
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