Emma & Luke
Emma & Luke
Travel & Lodging
Accomodations
July is peak season for tourism and travel in the Banff region. We highly recommend you book an accommodation well in advance to mitigate costs and ensure availability.
Camping is a cheaper alternative, as is commuting from an outlying location such as Calgary, or splitting accommodation costs with others.
Banff Gate Mountain Resort
This is where the wedding party and family of the bride and groom are staying. Each cabin can accommodate 6 people. They quoted us the following rates:
• $549 for a 2-bedroom cabin Sunday to Thursday.
• $599 for a 2-bedroom cabin Friday and Saturday.
Banff Lodging Company
Our venue, Mount Norquay, has a partnership with Banff Lodging Company.
• Use the PROMO CODE: NORQUAYWEDDINGS25 to receive a 10% discount for 1–2-night stays and a 15% discount for 3 nights or more.
Camping (Banff)
There are several camping options within the Banff National Park. Reservation launch is on Friday, January 24, 2025 and can be done online or by calling 1-877-737-3783
• Two Jack Main Campground
• Two Jack Lakeside Campground
• Castle Mountain Campground
• Johnston Canyon Campground
• Tunnel Mountain Village I, Village II and Trailer Court Campgrounds
There are traditional campsite options for tents/trailers/car camping, as well as oTENTik and Equipped Campsites for slightly an upgraded camping experience
Camping (Kananaskis)
Kananaskis Country is home to many campsites. The closest ones to our venue are in Canmore and the Bow Valley Provincial Park.
• Three Sisters Campground
• Bow River Campground
• Wapiti Campground
• Lac Des Arcs Campground
Wedding Day Locations and Driving Times
Please read the following
The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies
This is the location for the Ceremony. Click "Website" for the Google maps pin.
Norquay's Cascade Lodge
This is the location for the reception. Click "Website" for the Google maps pin
Banff Gate Mountain Resort
This is the location for the Day After Celebration. Click "Website" for the Google maps pin
Drive from Ceremony to Reception
Keep in mind it is about a 25min drive from the ceremony to the reception. If needing to purchase National Park pass at the gates on Hwy 1, anticipate a longer commute time. Click "Website" for the Google Maps route between the two locations
Shuttle
If there is enough interest, we can arrange for a shuttle to take guest back to their hotels or campsites in Banff National Park and possibly Canmore at the end of the night.
Driving and Cabs
Taxi cabs are able to pick up and drop off at Mt Norquay. However, availability decreases at night as most taxi drivers prefer to seek business in the town where demand is higher.
CARS ARE ALLOWED TO BE LEFT OVERNIGHT, but car camping in the parking lot is prohibited.
Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission - Roam Transit
There is a Bow Valley regional city bus service that offers various connections in Banff and Canmore as well as connections between Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon. See their website for times, fees and if reservations are needed.