Sunshine Village Ski Holidays

With 107 runs, 12 lifts and more than 3,300 acres of skiable terrain, Sunshine Village is a massive mountain demanding exploration. The only on-mountain accommodation in Banff National Park is found at Sunshine Village, not to mention extreme in-bounds skiing and Delirium Dive, one of the world's must-try off piste runs. Alternatively, learn the ropes at Mighty Mite with easy beginner runs accessible from Strawberry Chair.

For more information regarding Sunshine Village ski holidays contact a friendly Flight Centre consultant and don't forget to ask about our great deals on hotels, tours, travel insurance, transfers and more.

Fast Facts

Ski Season:
Mid November - Mid May

Opening Times:
9am - 4pm

Terrain Grades:
23 beginner s runs, 26 intermediate runs & 60 advanced runs.

Elevation:
1660m base elevation, 2,730m top elevation

Lifts:
1 High-Speed 8-Passenger, 6 High-Speed Quads, 2 Quads, 1 Double & 2 Magic Carpets

Ski School:
Child and adult ski school catering to all ski and snowboard abilities

Cost of a Day Pass:
AU$76

Car parks:
There is a large car park at the gondola base.

Getting There

The nearest international airport is Calgary, with Sunshine Village a 90-minute drive west. While there are no domestic flights from Calgary to Banff, you can make the drive from the airport yourself or opt for one of the ski shuttles running to Sunshine Village. Book flights online

Accommodation

The Sunshine Mountain Lodge is found at the heart of Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard resort at a staggering 7,000ft, and is the only ski-in, ski-out lodge in Banff National Park. Visitors often opt for a split stay between Sunshine Village and Banff-Lake Louise during their holiday, with many options catering to all budgets and tastes across the region. Book accommodation online

Car Hire

Hire a car in Calgary or Banff. Chains are essential so be sure to hire them also. You can book your car online to guarantee availability.

Travel Insurance

Skiing and snowboarding are great activities. So you can enjoy the snow with peace of mind, consider travel insurance for your winter holiday.

Events

Sunshine Village hosts many events throughout the winter calendar, welcoming a number of live bands, Veuve Clicquot Champagne bars, charity fundraisers such as the Celebrity Ski Event and Bikinis for Breast Cancer and the end-of-season Slush Cup. If you're looking for more festivities, head to Banff and Lake Louise for their annual winter festivals.

All Inclusive Packages

For an all inclusive ski holiday package including flights, tours, ski passes and more please contact a Flight Centre consultant on 133 133 or fill in the enquiry form below.

Trail Map

Download the below PDF for a detailed map of the different trails available at Sunshine Village. On this map, green lines represent easy trails, blue lines are more difficult trails, and black lines are advanced and expert trails.

Sunshine Village Trail Map [PDF]

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