Sunshine Village, Banff

In the middle of Banff National Park and only 15 minutes from the famous ski town of Banff, you will find Sunshine Village Ski Resort. Located high on the continental divide, three mountains offer exquisite views. Some of the runs on the mountain are actually in the provinces of both Alberta and British Columbia. The ski season runs for seven months of the year, with as much as 9m of snow falling and staying throughout the entire season.

Where

Calgary International Airport is the nearest international airport to the town of Banff. It is served by many nonstop flights from around the world. The town of Banff is a one and a half hour drive from Calgary and provides spectacular scenery along the foothills and into the mountains of Banff National Park. It is easy to find with excellent signage along the way. The Banff airporter transfers people from Calgary’s airport to Canmore, to Banff and right to Sunshine Village.

On the Slopes

This might just be the best location in all of Canada to ski or board on. The resort offers more than 3,300 acres of skiing terrain which range from beginner runs all the way to expert runs. One of the top voted off piste destinations is called Delerium Drive. The Rogers Terrain Park provides more than 50 features for adventurists to enjoy. At the resort you will find 12 lifts, 9 of which are superlifts, a gondola which is high speed, and the high speed strawberry express quad.

Ski area

If you ski Sunshine Village you are also in the ski area of Alberta.

Off the Slopes

The best place to head for after ski dining is to the town of Banff. Here you will find a mix of restaurants catering to different tastes and flavors. There are bars and nightclubs to check out, as well as plenty of shopping in the main streets of Banff. If you want to relax and soothe sore muscles, the Banff Hot Springs offer a luxurious natural hot spring to soak in. There are several hotels in Banff, including some very famous resorts such as the Banff Springs Hotel.