Sunshine Village

    Skiing and snowboarding info for Sunshine Village — see the weather forecast, snowfall reports, check out trail maps and get resort info, hours, directions and more.


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    From the parking lot, take the 18-minute gondola ride up to a scene straight out of a snow-globe at 8,954 feet above sea level. Sunshine village is located 1 hour and 20 minutes west of Calgary, just outside of the town of Banff, Alberta. Each year, hundreds of thousands of snow-seekers take to the slopes here, which includes four double-black zones, and acres upon acres of intermediate and beginner terrain.  Choose from an array of accommodations in Banff, including the 'castle in the Rockies', aka, the Banff Springs Hotel, or treat yourself to a slope-side stay on the mountain at Sunshine Village.


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    Average Season Snowfall
    420 inches

    Current Conditions

    See the latest weather and ski conditions at Sunshine Village , with our snowfall reports updated daily for 24-hour, 48-hour, 7-day and total snowfall, as well as base snowpack.


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    Trails

    Terrain Description

    Terrain also features gladed areas & offshoots

    Top Elevation
    8,984 ft
    Vertical Rise
    3,514 ft
    Base Elevation
    5,440 ft
    Snowmaking

    some snow making on the lower quarter of the resort.

    Rideable Area
    3,358 acres
    Interactive Trail Map
    The trail map is fully interactive, explore the resort and its surrounding area by clicking on elements in the map.

    Map courtesy of skimap.org


    Runs

    Longest Run
    5
    Total Runs
    115
    Beginner: 20%
    Intermediate: 55%
    Advanced/Expert: 25%
    Difficulty
    Terrain Parks
    1
    Number of Lifts
    12
    Lift Details

    Lifts include 1 high speed 8-passenger gondola and 1 heated high-speed quad with bubble covers.

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    About the Resort

    Destination Type
    • Skiing and snowboarding
    • Cross country skiing
    Season
    Mid November to Mid May
    Hours of Operation

    Take the gondola Saturday - Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. It operates until 10:30 pm on Friday nights.

    The chairlifts at the resort run 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily. Springtime they stay open until 4:30 pm

    Activities
    • Skiing
    • Snowboarding
    • Snowshoeing
    Special Passes

    Sunshine Marmot + Winsport Card, or the Sunshine Snow Pass

    Rentals
    Lessons/Ski School
    On-Hill Village
    On-Hill Accommodations
    On-Hill Food Options
    On-Hill Food Details

    Check out the food options from grab and go at the day lodge or at the bottom of Goat's Eye to fine dining in the lodge and good old pub grub at Mad Trappers in the Old Sunshine Lodge. 

    Getting There

    From the parking lot, take the 18-minute gondola ride up to a scene straight out of a snow-globe at 8,954 feet above sea level. Sunshine Village is located 1 hour and 20 minutes west of Calgary, just outside of the town of Banff, Alberta. Each year, hundreds of thousands of snow-seekers take to the slopes here, which includes four double-black zones, and acres upon acres of intermediate and beginner terrain.  Choose from an array of accommodations in Banff, including the “Castle in the Rockies,” aka, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, or treat yourself to a slope-side stay on the mountain at Sunshine Village. Read more about Sunshine Village here.

    Driving

    20 minutes from Banff, 1 hour and 20 minutes west of Calgary

    Flights

    Calgary International Airport. Rental cars are available at the airport or the Banff Shuttle Service

    Shuttles

    From Banff town site, daily bus service from: Banff Springs Hotel, Rocky Mountain Resort, Inns of Banff (across the street), Banff Caribou Lodge, Delta Royal Canadian Lodge, Ptarmigan Inn, Banff Park Lodge and Mount Royal Hotel (parking lot at rear) and other locations.