Banff Sunshine

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Banff Sunshine Village

Perched on the Continental Divide

BANFF SUNSHINE – EASY ACCESS TO ALPINE

BANFF SUNSHINE – SKI THE HEART OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Banff Sunshine sits high on the Continental Divide in the heart of Banff National Park just 15 minutes’ drive from the cozy mountain town of Banff. Three sprawling mountains provide breathtaking site lines, uninterrupted by any signs of civilization beyond the resort boundaries.

Sunshine’s seven-month season stretches from early November until late May – the longest non-glacial ski season in Canada. Sunshine can receive up to nine metres (30 feet) of snow in a season. With a base-area altitude of 7,200 feet the snow stays light, dry and incredibly skiable.

The world-renowned resort features more than 3,300 acres of skiable terrain, ranging from gentle beginner runs all the way up to extreme big mountain runs. Sunshine’s very own Delirium Dive has been named one of the 10 top off-piste destinations in the world.

Banff Sunshine was awarded “Best View from the Best Off-Piste Run” by Ski Canada magazine.

MAP of area

BANFF SUNSHINE STATISTICS

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ACRES / 1,359 ha

TOP ELEVATION
8,954 FT 2,730 M

BASE ELEVATION
5,440 FT / 1,658 M

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LIFTS
1 GONDOLA
2 CARPETS
2 QUAD CHAIRS
6 HIGH SPEED QUADS
1 HIGH SPEED
HEATED BUBBLE QUAD
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RUNS
BEGINNER RUNS 20%
20%
INTERMEDIATE RUNS 55%
55%
ADVANCED RUNS 25% ​
25%
Banff Sunshine Resort Statistics
Season Length November - May
Hours of Operation 9:00am – 4:00pm
Gondola Hours 8:00am – 5:30pm Mon-Thurs (weekends extended)
Opening Date November 10, 2023 (TBC)
Closing Date May 20, 2024
Vertical 1,070 meters (3,514 feet)
Annual Snowfall Up to 9 metres (30 feet)
Snowmaking 100% natural snow
Longest Run 8 kms (5 miles)
Terrain Park Yes
Snow School Kids & Adult Learn-to-Ski
Daycare Available for kids 19 months to 6 years
Equipment Rentals SkiBig3 Adventure Hub

SUNSHINE MOUNTAIN LODGE

Banff’s only ski-in ski-out accommodation located in the upper base-area of Banff Sunshine Village.

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