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Afbeelding - Sunshine Village
© Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka Photography
Canada

Ski area Sunshine Village Banff

Sunshine Village Banff in short

  • Height: 1658 - 2730 metres
  • Long, sunny seasons with average yearly snowfall around 10m
  • Short lift queues
  • Modern facilities with mostly high-speed quad chairs

Sunshine Village is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, straddling the Continental Divide and just 15 minutes from Banff. You can’t beat the views of the surrounding mountains, notably Mt. Assiniboine, dubbed the "Canadian Matterhorn". Slopes at Sunshine Village reach an altitude of almost 3000m, some of the highest in Canada. The ski area has a vertical rise of over 1000m which gets doused in piles of the light, dry champagne powder for which the Rockies are famous.

The average annual snowfall at Sunshine Village is a whopping 9 metres, so the ski area definitely has enough powder to go around! With ample terrain spread over three mountains (Goat's Eye, Lookout and Mount Standish) and accessible off-piste options, this is a dream Canadian ski destination. While there is a small village at the ski area base with ski-in, ski-out options, many visitors to Sunshine Village choose to stay at nearby Banff and take advantage of the location to explore the beautiful natural surroundings in the world-famous Banff National Park. Sunshine Village is less than a 2-hour drive from Calgary International Airport, which has direct flights to the UK.

Sunshine Village Banff - 107 km

Closed
  • Blue 21 km
  • Red 59 km
  • Black 27 km

Mountain: Not available

Valley: Not available

  • Drag Lifts 0
  • Chair Lifts 9
  • Gondolas 1
  • Trains 0
  • Glacier No
  • Speed 20000 p/hour

Skiing at Sunshine Village

Sunshine Village boasts a variety of skiing spread over three mountains, ranging from dedicated beginners’ areas to challenging intermediate runs and gladed trails. Expert skiers can try their hand at the award-winning extreme off-piste routes in the Delirium Dave and Wild West areas. Sunshine Village offers lessons in off-piste skiing if you want to brush up your backcountry skills and avalanche awareness before setting out on your own. Park rats can practise their skills in the Great Divide Terrain Park, suitable for all levels. If you want to get the most out of your trip to Banff, book a tour with a Sunshine Snow Host, who will show you all the best-kept secrets. Ski and snowboard lessons are available for all levels. Sunshine Village offers a combined lift pass that gives you access to the nearby Mt. Norquay and Lake Louise ski areas, joined to Sunshine Village by a free shuttle. New in the 2015-16 season is the Teepee Town XL, Canada’s first heated chairlift.

Photo gallery of Sunshine Village Banff

Afbeelding - Sunshine Village
© Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka Photography
Afbeelding - Sunshine Village
© Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka Photography
Afbeelding - Sunshine Village
© Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka Photography
Afbeelding - Sunshine Village
© Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka Photography

Review of Sunshine Village Banff

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Freestyle & Freeride in Sunshine Village Banff
Funparks 1
Halfpipe
Quarterpipe
Boxes
Rails
Tables
Boardercross
Kickers
Freeride allowed
Freeride area
Ski pass prices Sunshine Village Banff - Low season (6 days)
 
Children
Adults
Free until
Sunshine Village
Children EUR 245.25
Adults EUR 634.00
Free until
Ski pass prices Sunshine Village Banff - High season (6 days)
 
Children
Adults
Free until
Sunshine Village
Children EUR 245.25
Adults EUR 634.00
Free until