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The Skiers' Guide to Sunshine Village

Top Rated for
4.64 (242 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.58 (19 Ratings)
Beginners
4.52 (263 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.42 (147 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.36 (259 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.33 (69 Ratings)
Intermediates
Ranked
117th
of 230 ski resorts
Overall Rating
4.31
From 263 Reviews
146
Total Runs
5446
Bottom Elevation
8957
Top Elevation
3358
Skiable Terrain
Ski ResortsCanadaAlbertaSunshine Village

Sunshine Village is one of the most renowned ski resorts in Canada, celebrated for its stunning alpine scenery and superb skiing conditions. Located in the heart of Banff National Park, the resort offers a breathtaking skiing experience with its high altitude and natural snow. Sunshine Village boasts a wide range of terrain, from gentle, rolling runs to challenging steep slopes and bowls. The resort's unique location allows for a long skiing season, often extending from early November to late May. Sunshine Village is also home to the famous Delirium Dive, one of the most extreme in-bounds skiing areas in the world. The resort's commitment to preserving the natural beauty of its surroundings is evident in its operations. Sunshine Village's village is lively and welcoming, with various options for dining and relaxation. The resort's range of ski programs and events cater to all ages and abilities, ensuring a memorable experience for every visitor.

Recent Reviews

Great resort however lots of short runs. Some great cliffs and powder areas away from the groomers but they dont get the snow they used to and so often the whole resort is quite bare. But terrain parks always wicked and often goes up in level from the start to the finish of them.
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Great ski resort for beginners or kids. Chalets are great but are often booked for private events. It's a busy hill but express chairs and lots of lifts keep lines short once you get up the gondola. Runs are short and open so not much for tree runs, advanced runs are just steep and often icy.
Family Friendliness
Snow Parks
Après-Ski
Value for Money
Groomed Runs
Tree Skiing
Mogul Fields
Powder Zones
Quiet Slopes
Lift Efficiency
Accommodation Options
One of the easier hills in Banff if you dont mind the busyness of it then this is the place to be. Its been a month since Ive been back so powder might have gotten better but it was just alright last time I was there
Family Friendliness
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Sunshine Village Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
26Beginner Runs
38Intermediate Runs
70Advanced Runs
12Expert Runs
5 milesLongest Run
3358 acresSkiable Terrain
Elevation
8957 feetTop
5446 feetBottom
3511 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
1Gondolas / Cable Cars
9Chairlifts
2Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
$CAD1399Season pass
$CAD1261 day
Weather
247 cmAverage annual snowfall

Sunshine Village Travel Information

Airports
180min drive185KMsCalgary International Airport (YYC)
135min drive140KMsCranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)
Train Stations
5min drive2KMsBanff