The Ultimate Guide to Summer Skiing at Banff Sunshine

Think ski season ended in May? Not in Banff.

Thanks to an incredible snow year, Banff Sunshine is extending winter with 16 days of summer skiing and riding from June 20 to July 5, 2026. While hiking trails begin to open in the valley, the slopes stay covered in snow, creating one of the most unique experiences in the Canadian Rockies.

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Summer skiing at Banff Sunshine Village | Photo credit: Banff Sunshine

What is Summer Skiing?

Thanks to its high elevation and deep winter snowpack, Banff Sunshine will be one of the few places where skiers and snowboarders can enjoy natural snow well into the summer months, often under blue skies and warm temperatures.

Summer skiing is the perfect excuse to trade hiking boots for ski boots and experience Banff from a completely different perspective.

What Will Be Open?

Current plans include access to:

Strawberry Express Chairlift
Standish Express Chairlift

Terrain will be confirmed closer to opening day, with groomed runs and the Summer Strawberry Terrain Park expected to be part of the experience.

Blog Ratio (21) Mt Standish is expected to be open for Summer Skiing | Photo Credit: Banff Sunshine

Lift Hours, Tickets, and Pricing

Gondola: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Strawberry Express & Standish Express: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early mornings typically offer the best snow conditions, leaving plenty of time to relax on Mad Trappers’ patio afterward.

Summer skiing is included with:

2026/27 Sunshine Season Pass
2026/27 SkiBig3 Season Pass
2026/27 Rocky Mountain Passport
Any stay at Sunshine Mountain Lodge

2025/26 pass holders, Ikon Pass holders, and Mountain Collective pass holders receive 50% off summer lift tickets.

Window ticket prices are:

Adult: $80
Youth & Senior: $50
Child (6–12): $30
Children 5 and under: Free

Blog Ratio (22) Summer Skiing at Banff Sunshine in 2022 | Photo Credit: Banff Sunshine

Stay on the Mountain

For the ultimate summer ski getaway, stay at Sunshine Mountain Lodge, Banff's only ski-in, ski-out hotel. The lodge opens June 19, and every stay includes summer ski access, making first chair and sunset mountain views effortless.

Need Rentals?

The Sunshine Village rental shop will be closed during summer operations. For visitors staying in Banff, the SkiBig3 Adventure Hub offers ski and snowboard rentals throughout the entire summer ski season, making it easy to pick up gear before heading to the mountain. Rentals will operate on a walk-in basis and depend on availability. Please note the SkiBig3 Adventure Hub will not open until approximately 12:00 pm on June 30th (time subject to change).

Good to Know

Summer sightseeing and hiking at Sunshine Meadows are not available during the ski season. The mountain is dedicated entirely to skiing and riding until July 5, with summer sightseeing operations beginning on July 6.

Blog Ratio (24) Summer skiing in 2022 | Photo Credit: Banff Sunshine

Why Try Summer Skiing?

There's something unforgettable about carving turns in June and July while the rest of Banff is exploring trails and patios. The crowds are small, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the combination of sunshine, snow, and mountain scenery creates a ski day unlike any other.

If a Banff summer trip is already on the calendar, packing skis might just be the best decision of the vacation. Here is the North – where winter is still a thing.

Lilly Coote

Lilly is the Marketing Specialist at SkiBig3 and a lifelong skier with more than 20 years of experience on the slopes. Based in Banff National Park, she writes about skiing, snowboarding, mountain travel, and winter experiences in the Canadian Rockies. Through her work with SkiBig3 and firsthand experience at Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt Norquay, Lilly shares trusted local insight to help visitors plan memorable mountain vacations.