Sunshine Village Reviews & Ratings

Best value ski resort in Canada. I have been many times as a child and as an adult. Great fun for everyone.

Went here for 2 weeks, with a few friends that lived in Canada took a few snowboarding lessons but figured I preferred skiing, was a beautiful place to ski and reasonably priced

Sunshine is a can be extremely busy with it's close proximity to Calgary. It has plenty of varying terrain for all types of abilities. The gondola ride from the parking lot to the resort is an interesting experience. If you go on slower days it is well worth the trip.

This resort is usually busier as its closer to the city. Good runs. Multiple options for all skill levels. The village is open late for apres. Rentals arent the best quality for price point. There are a lot of flat parts. Overall good place to ski/snowboard.

Went for two days skiing 1st day on my own and I found everyone there really helpful in pointing me in the right direction for ski hire and amenities. I didnt have the queue for any lift and even though they were making snow for later in the season all the runs were perfect groomed. The food was good too little bit of a wait as there arent many options to eat but lots af variety and it was all hot and very filling. The 2nd day my wife had her first ever ski lesson and she loved it too the ski school and staff were super helpful and she went from never being on skis before to ending the day going down a green run. I would highly recommend.

You have to get there by gondola, then lots of skiing available with quick lifts. Pistes could do with Better snow-making when the conditions require it

Super friendly and warm staff, went in the early season so it wasnt quite packed. Nice variety of lifts all along the various peaks, but too many flats between mountain faces. Cant speak to off piste offerings as snow base wasnt quite thick enough for those to be skiable, but a great resort for families and tourists. Will be back!

Great resort with a wide range of runs. Not ideal for boarders are there are a few flatter traverse areas. But really amazing scenery. Needs a 20 min gondola up to resort/lifts which is a little annoying, especially getting parking at peak periods. But buses available from town.

Favorite mountain from the skibig3. Great open space in lookout mountain. Favourite run is the great divide. Amazing views. Lots to discover with many faces of mountains. One full day isnt enough to try everything. Great powder

As a 30-year-old snowboarder whos spent years chasing the best runs, Sunshine Village remains my favorite mountain. Its the combination of incredible terrain, reliable snow, and laid-back vibes that keeps me coming back season after season.

For advanced riders, the terrain is hard to beat. Delirium Dive is a must for anyone looking to push their limitsits steep, technical, and absolutely thrilling. Goats Eye Mountain is another highlight, especially The Shoulder, where you can find steep, fast lines and plenty of natural features to keep things exciting.

The snow quality at Sunshine is second to none. Thanks to its high elevation, the powder stays dry and light, even late in the season. Ill never forget a bluebird day last winter when I dropped into South Divide after an overnight snowfall. The runs were pristine, the snow was perfect, and the views of the Rockies made it all feel surreal.

Beyond the terrain, the vibe at Sunshine is what makes it special. From the friendly lifties to the chilled-out après scene at Mad Trappers, its a place where everyone feels welcome. The heated seats on the Teepee Town LX chair are a nice bonus, especially on cold days.

Sure, it can get busy on weekends, and the gondola ride down can be a bit of a pain, but those are small trade-offs for what you get: incredible riding, stunning views, and a place that feels like home.

If youre an advanced snowboarder looking for a resort that delivers on every front, Sunshine Village is where you want to be. Every trip reminds me why I love snowboarding.

Fantastic picture perfect mountain to ski on. Nice long slopes of different levels. Lifts are great! Hotel on hill fantastic!

The lift ticket and food prices are high. A Banff park pass must also be bought. Fun hill, great atmosphere, with lots of readily available lifts. Can be cold and windy.

First time skiing at sunshine village. The lift tickets and rentals together for the day were quite expensive from what I am usually used to in the east coast but was expected and well worth it. Would highly recommend if visiting longer find multi-day passes that make the trip less expensive. Overall was a quiet weekday no lines for the lifts and well maintained. Loved the experience will definitely visit again.

The sunshine village was a nice, but small resort. When I was there, there were a lot of rocks on the slopes but it was not really busy. The eating option at the top of the gondola was good, just a little cold inside. Overall I rate sunshine village a six out of ten.

Sunshine is a fantastic resort but get ready for the flat spots! Especially as a snowboarder youll be buckling in and out pretty frequently until you know where you need to tuck.

The only resort in Banff that gives you ski in/out accommodations. After 4 pm the masses leave and you get to take in the beauty of the rockie mountains in peace and solitude!

Being born and raised in Calgary, Sunshine has been my life long go to resort. As a local I can tell you (without naming runs or lifts) that there is amazing off piste options all over as well as a very good diverse terrain selection between the 3 mountains that make up the resort. As someone who's spoken with many travelers on the lifts; I will warn that this resort can tend to be more favorable to skiers when unfamiliar with its layout as there are a couple well known and well cussed out flat spots. Food and accomodation options are amazing but can get pricey depending on time of season (the food is always expensive). Huge favorite of mine is the ski out option usually available from mid December were many times I've finished my last top to bottom run by skiing right up and unclipping at the trunk of my car.

Sunshine is my favourite hill in the Banff area aside from Lake Louise. It is slightly cheaper and closer to Calgary which makes it nice. I also think its super unique that you have to take the gondola up to base camp where all the chair lifts are. Theres a few more flat spots than other hills, but they can be avoided if youre familiar with the resort (worse for snowboarders mainly). The parks are great and I love doing the ski out to the parking lot. Like everything its still expensive but understandable.

Overall a great resort with the best snow quality of any resort in Canada.

6 high speed quads allow for quick laps.

Sunshine doesnt exactly live up to its sunny maniker with most days throughout the winter being fairly overcast, but it makes up for it in the spring with beautful blue bird days.

The new angel 6 pack chair is a great addition that speeds up trips to the upper mountain.
However lots of flat sections make this resort a bit of a pain for boarders. Worth the trip for sure

Great mountain for families and Novice to intermediate skiers.
Sunshine hosts some fun events
Atmosphere is always good at Sunshine