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Sunshine Village-Banff

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Sunshine Village-Banff Ski Resort Guide

Sunshine Village-Banff, Canada

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift2,730m8,957ft
Resort Height2,160m7,087ft
 Nearest AirportCalgary International
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Sunshine Village-Banff

The ski area of Sunshine Village-Banff is in the Canadian Rockies at an altitude of 2,160m7,087ft.

Summary

Sunshine Village-Banff has direct access to 91 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 2,160m7,087ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,730m8,957ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Sunshine Village-Banff is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Sunshine Village-Banff.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Sunshine Village-Banff is 8km5 miles long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Sunshine Village-Banff?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 13 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Sunshine Village-Banff Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
69
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
20
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
21
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
12

Altitudes & Slopes

Sunshine Village-Banff Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,730m8,957ft
Lowest Piste2,160m7,087ft
Resort Altitude (Sunshine Village-Banff)2,160m7,087ft
Max Vertical570m1,870ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Sunshine Village-Banff has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west and east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Sunshine Village-Banff
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Sunshine Village-Banff?

This ski resort is in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Sunshine Village-Banff is Calgary International, 106 minutes drive away.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 25,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 2 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Sunshine Village-Banff open?

 Opened (since November 8, 2024).

Usual opening is mid November.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Sunshine Village-Banff