Banff Sunshine Village

Located in Banff National Park with incredible Rocky Mountain scenery, reliable snowfall, and diverse terrain.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
1,070m (3,510ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,730m (8,957ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,660m (5,446ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
914cm (360in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
137
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
12
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
3,000 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
20%
Intermediate
55%
Advanced
25%

Best For

PowderFamiliesSki Villages

When to go

Average monthly snowfall.

Banff Sunshine Village's heaviest snowfall lands in April.

snowiestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Apr
Typical season
Sep – May

Snowfall: Environment Canada, climate normals (1991–2020).

Location

Banff Sunshine Village sits high in the Canadian Rockies of western Alberta, straddling the Continental Divide near the British Columbia border. This is high-alpine, continental interior terrain, much of it above the tree line and exposed to cold, dry mountain snow.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Calgary (YYC), about 2 hours from the resort by road.

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