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Sunshine Village ski resort in Banff and Lake Louise, Canada (Alberta, Alberta Rocky Mountains), with 109 km of ski and snowboard terrain.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Banff Sunshine, Canada
★★★★★3.9out of 5
2,730 м
top
1,070 м
Vertical drop
1,660 м
base
Total slopes
109 км
Lifts
12
Vertical drop
1,070 м
Longest run
8 км
Adult ski pass
€ 118 / day
Snowmaking
1 % of slopes
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 109 km total
Easy25 км · 23 %
Intermediate50 км · 46 %
Difficult34 км · 31 %
Longest run: Lookout Mountain-Gondola Base - 8 км, vertical drop 1,070 м. Hardest run: The Wildwest & Delirium Dive - 0.8 км, vertical drop 500 м.
Snowmaking: 2 snow guns cover 1 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
189 C$
118
Youth
132 C$
82
Children
76 C$
47
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Worth knowing

The Sunshine Village winter sports resort is located in the heart of Banff National Park, just 15 minutes from Banff. A gondola lift takes you from the base to Sunshine Village at an elevation of 2160 m. There are slopes for all ability levels, as well as attractive snowparks. While skiing, you can enjoy a spectacular panorama of the Canadian Rockies.

Sunshine Village ski resort is in the province of Alberta, but from the summit of Lookout Mountain you can see part of the province of British Columbia. Thanks to the abundant natural snowfall, the season usually runs from early November to the end of May.

Snowparks

The resort's snowpark: there is a line for beginners. According to the resort's official website.

Maps

Banff Sunshine ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
12 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 1Gondola lifts
  • 9Chairlifts
  • 2Magic carpets
Lifts in total
12
Capacity
23,550people/hour
Total lift length
14.8км
Newest lift: Super Angel Express, 2024 г.Longest lift: Sunshine Village Gondola, 4,540 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
-
Coordinates
51.11519, -115.76328
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:00
Typical season
Early November - late May
Season
7 November 2026 - 30 May 2027
Banff Sunshine

Mid · 2 195 м

Updated at 11:14

+1°Cloudyfeels like −1°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind7 km/hMET
Snow line2 350 мCALC

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Sunshine Village0 кмBanff19 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a day pass cost in Banff?
A day pass costs €118 or C$189. A junior ticket costs €82, and a children's ticket costs €47.
How much does accommodation cost in Banff?
There are 6 hotels listed in Banff, with accommodation starting at €146 per night. No price data is available specifically for the high season.
Is Banff suitable for beginners?
The resort has 25 km of easy pistes out of 109 km in total, so beginners have access to prepared options. More experienced skiers have 50 km of intermediate and 34 km of difficult pistes.
What are the lift operating hours in Banff?
The lifts operate from 08:30 to 16:00. The resort has 12 lifts.

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