Photo: davidgsteadman (public domain)About Sunshine Village
Sunshine Village is a ski resort in Alberta, Canada. It offers 3,500 skiable acres, served by 12 lifts, with an average of about 239" of snow a year. Official Sunshine material says skiing activity in the Sunshine Meadows dates back to the late 1920s. Sunshine spans three mountains in Banff National Park. The Great Divide lift crosses the Alberta–British Columbia boundary, and the resort runs a free daily shuttle from Banff.
Why Visit Sunshine Village?
- 137 runs with 3,510ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 239"
- 3,500 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 12 lifts including gondola, chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Sunshine Village, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
8,901ft
Summit Elevation
2,713m
7,083ft
Base Elevation
2,159m
3,510ft
Vertical Drop
1,070m
3,500 acres
Skiable Area
1,416.4 ha
137
Total Runs
5.0mi
Longest Run
8km
12
Lifts
239"
Avg. Snowfall
607cm annually
How Sunshine Village compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
55%
15%
10%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
55% of trails
◆Advanced
15% of trails
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◆◆Expert
10% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 7, 2025
Closing DayMay 25, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Sunshine Village
By Car
Sunshine Village is in Alberta, Canada. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude51.1152
Longitude-115.7728
RegionAlberta, Canada
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Sunshine Village trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Lake Louise Ski Resort
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3,251ft170 runs
28 mi away
Nakiska Ski Area
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2,411ft71 runs
29 mi away
Panorama Mountain Resort
British Columbia
4,265ft135 runs
50 mi away
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
British Columbia
4,314ft120 runs
52 mi away
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
British Columbia
5,620ft75 runs
104 mi away
Fernie Alpine Resort
British Columbia
3,550ft145 runs
118 mi away
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Sunshine Village averages 239" of snowfall a year.
Sunshine Village rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 137 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Sunshine Village averages 239" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 8,901 ft.
Sunshine Village is located in Alberta, Canada. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 51.1152, -115.7728.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Sunshine Village, plus any places we've researched.
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