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. Read more about Sunshine Village here.
Conditions last updated on May 19 at 5 pm
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BANFF, AB - Two of Alberta’s biggest resorts – Banff’s Sunshine Village and Jasper’s Marmot Basin – have teamed up once again to offer the popular Sunshine/Marmot discount ski card.
Read MoreBANFF, AB — Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard resort has received a mind-blowing 123 cm (4 feet) of snow in the last five days. This brings the total snowfall this season to an unbelievable 773 cm (25 feet).
Read MoreSUNSHINE VILLAGE, AB – For years I have been riding what locals call “The Shine”. I thought I had it all figured out, that I knew where most of the secret stashes were to this destination about an hour from Calgary. On a recent visit I was lucky enough to get out for some turns with Blair Ariss, a 20-year local who helped me unlock some of the best and brightest opportunities at one of Banff’s three mountains.
Read MoreBANFF, AB — Well what can I say. Sunshine Village just never seems to disappoint! But who would be disappointed in mid-May strapped to a snowboard? I certainly can’t think of anyone.
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Annual Snowfall: Up to 30 feet (nine metres)
Typical Season: Mid-November to Mid-May
Vertical Rise: 3,514 feet (1,070 metres)
Base Elevation: 5,440 (1,658 metres)
Top Elevation: 8,954 feet (2,730 metres)
Mountain Faces: Lookout, Standish, and Goat's Eye
Snowmaking: 4 guns (at the start of the season)
Number of Lifts: 12
Skiable Area: 3,358 acres
Number of Runs: 107 named runs, plus gladed areas & offshoots
Longest Run: 5 miles (8 km)
Beginner Terrain: 20%
Intermediate Terrain: 55%
Advanced/Expert Terrain: 25%
Terrain Park Acres: More than 15
Terrain Park Opening Day: Typically mid-December
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