Sunshine Village-Banff Ski Resort Guide
Sunshine Village-Banff, Canada
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,730m |
| Resort Height | 2,160m |
| Nearest Airport | Calgary International |
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Sunshine Village-Banff
The ski area of Sunshine Village-Banff is in the Canadian Rockies at an altitude of 2,160m.
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 2,160m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,730m, 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 8km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Sunshine Village-Banff?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 25 December.
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Ski Area Stats
Sunshine Village-Banff Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 69 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 21 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Sunshine Village-Banff Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,730m |
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| Lowest Piste | 2,160m |
| Resort Altitude (Sunshine Village-Banff) | 2,160m |
| Max Vertical | 570m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Sunshine Village-Banff has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| 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 8 November 2024).
Usual opening is mid November.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
