Banff Sunshine Ski Resort | Alberta | 2025 Information

Banff Sunshine Resort has over 3,300 acres of skiable terrain, 137 marked trails, and five terrain parks. The resort sits high atop the Continental Divide, within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It’s accessible via a 15-minute gondola ride from the base access point, approximately a 15-minute drive away from the town of Banff.

Snowfall and Conditions at Banff Sunshine Resort

Banff Sunshine Resort receives up to nine meters (30 feet) of 100% natural snow annually. Its base-area elevation of 5,440 ft / 1,658 m and peak elevation of 8,954 ft / 2,730 m ensure light, dry, and incredibly skiable snow conditions. Before you travel, check the current weather conditions at Banff Sunshine here. You can also find detailed mountain stats for Banff Sunshine Resort here.

Winter at Banff Sunshine Resort

The ski season at Banff Sunshine Resort stretches from early November to mid or late May. Skiing and riding are spread across three mountain peaks: Mount Standish, Lookout Mountain, and Goat's Eye Mountain. Mount Standish is perfect for beginners and intermediates, while Lookout and Goat's Eye Mountains are more suitable for strong intermediates and experts who will find challenging terrain in the Wild West area and off-piste Delirium Dive.

Gentle off-slope activities include snowshoeing and scenic gondola rides on the Angel Express or Standish Chairs. Head to Mount Norquay for the tubing park or to Lake Louise Ski Resort for ice skating.

Winter Activities at Banff Sunshine: Skiing, Snowboarding, Private and Group Lessons for Adults and Kids, Guided Adventures, Fat Biking, Snowshoeing, Scenic Gondola Rides, Tobogganing. Find more winter activities at Mount Norquay and Lake Louise Ski Resort.

Summer at Banff Sunshine Resort

Banff Sunshine primarily attracts people in winter for skiing and snowboarding. Once the snow melts from the ski trails, a series of gentle hiking trails and sightseeing spots open in Banff Meadows. Expect sweeping mountain and lake views, wildflower meadows, and possible wildlife sightings. Visitors can join a 1 or 2-hour hosted trail walk or explore on their own. Challenging full-day hikes can also be found.

Banff Meadows operates from mid-June to mid-September. A free bus runs daily from Banff to Sunshine Village. Check the schedule and pick-up locations here. Check the schedule and pick-up locations here.

Summer Activities at Banff Sunshine: Scenic Gondola Rides, Hiking, Hosted Trail Tours. Find more summer activities at Mount Norquay and Lake Louise Ski Resort.

Getting Around Banff Sunshine Resort

Banff Sunshine is about 15-20 minutes by car or shuttle from the town of Banff. There is only one on-mountain hotel in Sunshine Village, so most visitors will book lodging in Banff, where there are more options for groups, families, and solo travellers. Free resort shuttles connect guests from pick-up spots to the base area, where you then gondola up to the ski trails. Find the shuttle schedule and more details here.

What’s New at Banff Sunshine Resort?

Ahead of the 2024-25 season, Banff Sunshine upgraded the 35-year-old Angel Express quad chair to a six-passenger, heated, luxury chairlift. The Super Angel is the first of its kind in North America.

Plan a Trip to Banff Sunshine Resort

Banff Sunshine has stunning views, expansive terrain, and the longest non-glacial ski season in Canada. Join the other “Sunshiners” and start planning a trip with The Lodging Company. We offer free trip planning advice and discounted tickets on 2+ night bookings at qualified lodging properties.