Canada - Ski Banff Sunshine Village
Boasting almost 100% soft, natural snow, Sunshine Village is renowned for it's lengthy ski season from mid-November until late May.
The Sunshine Gondola base is located just 20 minutes drive from the world-class resort town of Banff. Skiers and riders can then hop aboard the high-speed 8 passenger gondola and arrive to over 3,300 acres of stunning alpine terrain within 13 minutes.
Located at the top of the Continental Divide, the majority of the terrain at Sunshine Village is above 7,000 feet, far above the hustle and bustle of the valley below.
Stay at the ONLY ski-in/ski-out property in the Banff, Lake Louise area. The Sunshine Mountain Lodge (external link) offers ski-in/ski out convenience in the heart of Sunshine Village itself.
Lift lineups are never an issue at Sunshine Village as the resort features 12 different lifts including seven modern quad chairs - the most in the Rockies. Goat's Eye mountain has more terrain suitable for the advanced and can be accessed from the Gondola's half-way point or easily skied to from Sunshine Village.
Sunshine Village also has the ONLY ski-in, ski-out property in Banff, the Sunshine Lodge (formally know as the Sunshine Inn). Be sure to contact us to enquire about this property as Canada-Ski.com has access to the best rates!
We can help you choose the ski resort which is right for you, so if you need any help planning your Banff Ski Holiday, please contact us direct.
| Open | Close | Base (m) | Peak (m) | Vertical (m) | Size (Acres) | Snowfall (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| early-Nov | late-May | 1,658 | 2,730 | 1,070 | 3,358 | 670 |
| Snow Making | Trails | Longest Run | Total Length of Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1% (Base/Park) | 107 | 8 Kms | ~82 Kms |
| Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22% | 31% | 42% | 5% |
