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Top Rated for
4.61 (323 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.58 (351 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.48 (28 Ratings)
Beginners
4.44 (183 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.42 (347 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.35 (93 Ratings)
Intermediates
Beginner 18%
Intermediate 26%
Advanced 48%
Expert 8%
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4.32
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Total Runs
5446
Bottom Elevation
8957
Top Elevation
3358
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How Skiers Rate Sunshine Village

4.32 (351 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.07 (342 ratings)
Value for Money
4.00 (347 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
3.67 (282 ratings)
Après-Ski
4.12 (269 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.61 (323 ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.42 (347 ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.16 (322 ratings)
Powder Zones
4.05 (325 ratings)
Tree Runs
3.72 (303 ratings)
Mogul Fields
4.34 (299 ratings)
Off-Piste
4.15 (306 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.58 (351 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
3.85 (313 ratings)
Eating Out
4.44 (183 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.48 (28 ratings)
Beginners
4.35 (93 ratings)
Intermediates
4.32 (146 ratings)
Advanced
4.24 (84 ratings)
Experts
4.33 (124 ratings)
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What Skiers Say About Sunshine Village

Sunshine Village attracts skiers and snowboarders of all levels, from beginners to experts, with many reviewers highlighting the extensive terrain spread across three interconnected mountains. The snow quality and powder receive consistent praise, alongside the variety of runs and lack of serious lift queues compared to European or other North American resorts. Reviewers frequently mention the long season, high elevation, and well-groomed pistes. Common criticisms include expensive lift tickets and on-mountain food, flat sections that challenge snowboarders, limited on-mountain accommodation, and the distance from Banff requiring gondola access. Several users note that the resort is family-friendly but lacks a strong après-ski atmosphere on the mountain itself.

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  • snow quality
  • terrain variety
  • minimal lift queues
  • long season
  • grooming standards
  • all ability levels
  • expensive lift tickets
  • flat sections
  • on-mountain food prices
  • limited on-mountain lodging
  • gondola access time
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Zayde
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Dec, 15 2024
Sick place to ride. All mountain friendly, a bit tough for boarders but if you put in the work its worth it.
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Elliott
expert snowboarder 🏂 🇺🇸 United States
Dec, 15 2024
I've been coming here since I was 2 years old. Great overall mountain. However, in recent years you can tell that lifties don't work as hard making the line and the lift take off as smooth as they have in years past... Makes it hard if you are trying to teach less experienced riders....
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Youssef
beginner skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 15 2024
Overall the resort is amazing, Id recommend to always go really early at opening time because the parking lot gets extremely packed quick.
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Daniel
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 15 2024
Sunshine village is a really nice resort with lots of lovely runs and plenty of option for all rider levels. I enjoyed lots of off piste runs through the trees as well as some challenging black diamonds. The lifts are generally efficient and the new heated and covered ski lifts are good. Food is more on the pricey side and the main building in the village for food gets very busy at lunch time. Overall lovely resort and caters to all levels of skiers.
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Bolu
beginner snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 15 2024
In one word its awesome Ive met so many great people that I still keep in contact with today and people that are willing to help you as a skier and snowboarder
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Francis
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 15 2024
Sunshine village has great value for your money, and shorter waistlines than most resorts across North America. Runs are a little shorter overall due to the resort being located up in the mountains. They do have amazing accommodations, but not enough, and they are always booked months in advance. Rising is always fun and it is on e of my preferred places to go, but visibility can be very low at times do to it being exposed, and low light early in the season.
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Matthew
expert snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 13 2024
I spent a few months skiing at sunshine and it was absolutely amazing. Amazing runs for beginners and amazing back country and powder bowls for more experienced riders. The lodge was great and the two separated main lodges keep things from feeling too congested. The huge mountain really spreads people out keeping the hills feel less packed on the busy days. Overall I had a great experience. Even on a snowboard if you keep your speed up theres not a lot of unstrapping to walk around.
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Chaim
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 12 2024
Got a pass at sunshine and have rode Lake Louise and some small resorts on the east coast. I absolutely love sunshine. It feels more mellow than lake not nearly as steep but you have to keep your speed at alot of places because there's some flat sections. It's forced me to learn to control my speed better which is awesome. The snow quality is really good I find it better than lake. I find lake is icier but lake is better on a pow day. On a regular day sunshine all the way. But it depends what you're into. The lake runs are steeper and more engaging in a way but generally icier. I like lakes park better too. But if you just want to ride and explore a ton of terrain sunshine is where it's at. Sunshine also has the free ride zones which I've never done but heard great things about. Overall I love sunshine and would rate it a 10/10 because it has everything you could wish for in a resort and if it was the only place you rode all season you'd still have a kick ass winter.
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Corey
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 11 2024
Dope hill. Got bits and pieces for everyone. Awesome staff and just really good vibes

Shortish runs and long runs. Not really anything in between.

But super sick
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Anthomy
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 11 2024
The scenery is amazing, took my breath away. Several runs on different mountains for every type of level. Quite the exploration especially when going all the way down to the main landing.some cons is that some runs are extremely rocky, but nothing like that should stop it from being an amazing experience!
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Tyson
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 11 2024
Overall Sunshine is a great hill. The snow is world class, there are numerous areas to explore, with Goats Eye providing a place for those more advanced to play while Sunshine itself has something for everyone.

The only drawbacks I see are as a snowboarder there are a few runs with flat spots so if you dont know where they are you run the risk of doing a little mid mtn walking, and with it being so wide open when the wind is howling the visibility is less than zero.

That being said a great hill to spend the day on!
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Adam
beginner skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 10 2024
A wide variety of runs for all skill levels. Love the gondola ride up to hill, a unique feature in the area. The run down to the base of the mountain is a great way to cool down at the end of the day. Decent food and accommodation options. Lots of activities happening all season for all ages. One of the best resorts in the Rockies no matter which side of the border youre on.
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Alex
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 10 2024
We really like Sunshine, as you come up the gondola and arrive in the the beautiful bowl, all you see are mountains. No roads, no cars, just you and the hill. Its not too busy and theres always space to go off piste. Lovely hill to ski on and great value for money. It also gets a lot of early snow compared to elsewhere. Definitely recommend
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Kevin
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 9 2024
Fabulous resort. It always looks busy down at the parking lot gondola but the resorts never busy at village level. High speed lifts are great and they now have two heated high speed quads.
I learnt so much from the experienced ski school staff I highly recommend.
The resort is snow guaranteed and is one of the highest in Canada . Going again from the uk in February
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Apoorv
expert snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 9 2024
Sunshine village is a great spot in the Canadian Rockies for world class skiing, they have easy to trails to the hardest trails one can ski. They have good snow quality and considerable snow accumulation. They need to work on getting more terrain open and expanding in the neighbouring area.
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Juan Camilo
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 9 2024
This resort can be an amazing day or a frustrating day depending on what's open, and the conditions.

Lookout Mtn and The Strawberry lifts can awkwardly get the flattest light, without it needing to be a storm. Not knowing your way around Lookout Mt can also make you miss a critical turn and you'll end up in the worst flat area of your entire life (run 34 I'm looking at you).

In general to get between one lift and another, it feels like you have to traverse many flat parts and take super specific turns, or even uphills. Runs also start as casual blues to end up in moguled steep black runs. Stuff gets confusing quick.

But, if conditions are good - then all your problems go away. The views on blue bird days where there's a good base are amazing, and powder days make you feel like a child again. It also has the advantage as a boarder of having less icy and moguled runs than Louise, and once you know the layout you can avoid the really bad flat parts.
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Mitchell
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 9 2024
Great place to ski with a wide variety of terrain.

My favourite is bombing down Wawa and trying out all the side hits & tree runs there.

They have a new chair lift cover that stops the wind at high altitude, great addition.
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Jace
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 6 2024
The resort is great, lots of lifts, great options for any level rider. They offer a great terrain park, amazing tree runs/black diamonds, and have great quality snow. Unfortunately ticket prices have gone up again this year, nonetheless, still a great resort.
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Ronaldo Parena
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 6 2024
When you are first time seeing the sunshine village its nice beautiful and like a big place you thought you are there now but need to take the gondola ride you experience and. See the beautiful and you see how big the are small kid are taking lessons how to enjoy the skies and snowboarding you will se the place are so big and nice people are excited to go up and try them self to enjoy the nice weather on the to of the hill you ride down. Its feels like the one they showed in the tv how beautiful it is experience the snow trail some double back green and the support of the employees are sweet and kind. Enjoy have a nice experience like me
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Ian
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 6 2024
One of the world's top resorts along with Lake Louise / Banff on same lift pass - awesome skiing! So much snow and huge pistes with a wide range of skiing for everyone. Plenty of other options also within driving distance from the lovely town of Banff, so perhaps consider for a day trip or two or even a twin-centre stay. We also went to see the NHL Calgary Flames one evening - another great sport. Definitely recommend!
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