How big is Banff Sunshine?
Banff Sunshine has 145 trails served by 12 lifts — 2nd for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Canada. On lifts it ranks 5th of the 15.
Banff Sunshine resort guide
Alberta, Canada
Banff National Park with legendary powder
Banff Sunshine at a glance
145
Trails
12
Lifts
8,957ft
Top
7,316ft
Base
1,640ft
Vertical
YYC
Nearest airport, 76 mi
20% beginner55% intermediate25% advanced
Banff Sunshine offers legendary powder, stunning Banff National Park scenery, and excellent early and late season skiing.
Your questions about Banff Sunshine, answered
How high is Banff Sunshine?
The lifts run from 7,316ft at the base to 8,957ft at the top, a vertical of 1,640ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in Canada, that is the highest, with the 11th biggest vertical.
A base above 5,906ft is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.
Is Banff Sunshine good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Banff Sunshine split 20% beginner, 55% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 20% beginner and 34% advanced across the resorts we track in Canada.
On those numbers it suits intermediates.
When is the ski season at Banff Sunshine?
Over the last ten winters Banff Sunshine has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 5 to May 30, about 208 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 43in, 16in of new snow and 1.8 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Banff Sunshine?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Calgary (YYC), 76 mi away in a straight line. Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies (YXC) is 101 mi, Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional (YCG) is 149 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Banff Sunshine?
A 6-day adult Banff Sunshine / Lake Louise lift ticket costs CA$1,130 for 2025/26, or CA$188 a day. For value it ranks 4th of the 15 resorts we price in Canada.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Banff Sunshine
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- CalgaryYYC76 mi · major airport
- Cranbrook/Canadian RockiesYXC101 mi
- Castlegar/West Kootenay RegionalYCG149 mi
Travel time to Banff Sunshine
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Calgary (YYC)Quickest
- Flight
- 4h 45m · 2,036 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 30m · 103 mi
- Total
- ≈ 7h 15m
- Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies (YXC)
- Flight
- 4h 50m · 2,109 mi
- Ground transfer
- 3h 25m · 137 mi
- Total
- ≈ 8h 15m
- Fly to Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional (YCG)
- Flight
- 5h · 2,192 mi
- Ground transfer
- 5h · 201 mi
- Total
- ≈ 10h
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Banff Sunshine lift ticket 2025/26
CA$1,1306-day adult Banff Sunshine / Lake Louise lift ticket · ≈$807
CA$188 per day · 1.5 km of trails per € · #4 of 15 for value in Canada
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
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Banff Sunshine trail map 2025/26
2025/26 seasonThe official Banff Sunshine trail map, published by Banff Sunshine Village. This map covers Goat's Eye Mountain sheet. It shows every run, lift and sector across 145 trails served by 12 lifts, from 7,316ft at the base to 8,957ft at the summit.
Always check the resort's live trail status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and backcountry terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to Banff Sunshine
- Legendary powder
- Stunning Banff National Park scenery
- Excellent early and late season skiing
- Great facilities
- Authentic mountain atmosphere
- Less crowded
Things to know
- Can be expensive
- Remote location
- Weather can be extreme
- Limited flight options
Skiing and snowboarding Banff Sunshine by ability level
Beginners
Banff Sunshine offers good beginner terrain, particularly in the lower mountain areas. Beginners should stick to the designated beginner runs and consider taking lessons.
Intermediates
Banff Sunshine is excellent for intermediate skiers! The resort offers extensive intermediate terrain with excellent snow conditions. Intermediate skiers will love the long runs and stunning scenery.
Advanced
Banff Sunshine offers excellent advanced terrain! The resort has challenging expert runs, powder stashes, and great off-piste opportunities. Advanced skiers will find plenty of challenging terrain to explore.
Our take on Banff Sunshine
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: skibanff.com
More on Banff Sunshine
- Banff Sunshine snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Banff Sunshine snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Banff Sunshine lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in CanadaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Canada
Ski resorts near Banff Sunshine
Distances are straight-line, not by road.