Banff Sunshine Village

Banff Sunshine Village

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Perched at an impressive 7,200 feet in the heart of Banff National Park, Banff Sunshine Village offers some of the Canadian Rockies' most spectacular skiing. With over 3,300 acres of skiable terrain spread across three mountains, the resort delivers exceptional snow conditions and diverse runs for all skill levels. The resort's unique location along the Continental Divide ensures some of Canada's most reliable and abundant natural snowfall.

Live Banff Sunshine Village Webcams

Trappers & Standish

Every 10 minutes
Elevation: 2100m / 6890ft

Located at the base region this Sunshine Village web cam shows the Old Sunshine Lodge and surrounding lifts.

Banff Sunshine's modern lift network includes 12 lifts, featuring high-speed quad chairs and a gondola system that efficiently transports skiers from the parking area to the village base. The lift infrastructure provides quick access to all three mountains - Goat's Eye, Lookout, and Standish - ensuring maximum time on the slopes and minimal wait times during peak seasons.

Banff Sunshine Village Lift System
Total Ski Lifts = 12
Gondola
1
Gondola
Quad Chair
9
Quad Chair
Surface Lift
2
Surface Lift

Banff Sunshine Village Resort Elevation

8957ft2730mResort Summit3510ft1070mVertical Drop5446ft1660mResort Base
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Trails

Total Runs

145

Total Area

3358 ac

1358.9 ha

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner
18%
Intermediate
26%
Advanced
48%
Expert
8%
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Location

Just 15 minutes from the town of Banff, Sunshine Village sits within the pristine wilderness of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The resort's unique location offers unparalleled views of some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in North America. Easy access from Calgary International Airport, combined with proximity to Banff's vibrant downtown, makes this mountain destination both convenient and unforgettable.

Banff Sunshine Village

, alberta

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Season Info

Boasting one of North America's longest ski seasons, Banff Sunshine welcomes skiers and snowboarders from early November through late May. The resort's high elevation and optimal position in the Rockies creates perfect conditions for consistently excellent snow quality, with an average annual snowfall of 30 feet. Spring skiing here is particularly remarkable, offering outstanding conditions well after other resorts have closed for the season.

Current Season

2024 - 2025

Opening Day

11/4/2024

Closing Day

5/4/2025

Days Open

182

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Annual Snowfall

Metric

9.27m

927cm

Imperial

30.4ft

365in

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