Banff Sunshine Village
Perched high in the Canadian Rockies, Banff Sunshine Village delivers an unparalleled mountain experience across three distinct peaks. Sitting at an elevation of 7,200 feet, this iconic resort boasts Canada's highest situated base area and some of the region's most diverse terrain. With over 3,300 acres of skiable terrain spanning the Continental Divide between Alberta and British Columbia, Sunshine offers the rare opportunity to ski in two provinces in a single run.
Live Banff Sunshine Village Webcams
Trappers & Standish
Located at the base region this Sunshine Village web cam shows the Old Sunshine Lodge and surrounding lifts.
Sunshine Village's modern lift system includes 12 lifts strategically positioned across its three mountains - Goat's Eye, Lookout, and Mount Standish. The high-speed gondola provides a scenic journey from the parking area to the village, while nine chairlifts and two magic carpets ensure efficient access to 120+ marked runs. The TeePee Town LX heated chairlift, Canada's first heated quad chair, exemplifies the resort's commitment to guest comfort.
Banff Sunshine Village Resort Elevation
Trails
Total Runs
145
Total Area
3358 ac
1358.9 ha
Location
Located in the heart of Banff National Park, just 15 minutes from the town of Banff, Sunshine Village offers an immersive Rocky Mountain experience. The resort's unique position, surrounded by iconic peaks in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provides spectacular alpine vistas in every direction. Unlike most ski areas, Sunshine's village sits at treeline, offering true ski-in, ski-out accommodation at 7,200 feet with the historic Sunshine Mountain Lodge. This elevation ensures exceptional snow quality and unforgettable Rocky Mountain sunrises and sunsets.
Banff Sunshine Village
, alberta
Season Info
Boasting one of North America's longest ski seasons, Sunshine Village typically operates from early November through late May. The resort's high altitude and unique location capture abundant dry, light powder, with an average annual snowfall of 30 feet (nine meters). Spring skiing here is legendary, with consistent conditions extending well into May thanks to the high elevation and favorable weather patterns that preserve the snowpack.
Current Season
2024 - 2025
Opening Day
11/4/2024
Closing Day
5/4/2025
Days Open
182
Annual Snowfall
Metric
9.27m
927cm
Imperial
30.4ft
365in
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