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Sunshine Village
High-alpine resort above Banff with Delirium Dive — one of the steepest in-bounds runs in Canada.
Base Elev
5,440 ft
Summit
8,954 ft
Vertical
3,514 ft
Acres
3,358
Trails
137
Lifts
13
Live Conditions
Skiing now
As of March 30, 2026
Next 72h
1.1"
7d Forecast
6.4"
New Snow 7d
17"
Base Depth
124.4"
Season
Opens
Early November
Closes
Late May
Season Length
200 days
Full Open
Late December
Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.
Optimal Windows
Optimal window
Jan 1 – Apr 1
Terrain Profile
Vertical
3,514 ft
Acres
3,358
Trails
137
Lifts
13
Best for
Ski School
Ski School
Book lessonsAdult Lessons
Ages
13+
Hours
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Group
CAD $199 / full-day
Private
CAD $699 / 2 hrs
Banff Ski School operated jointly across Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt Norquay. Your lesson booking covers all three.
Children's Ski School
Ages
3–12
Hours
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Group
CAD $229 / full-day
Included
Wee Ski Kids 3–5. Junior Ski School 6–12. Village day lodge at base.
Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mt Norquay share the Ski Big 3 lesson infrastructure — one booking, multiple mountains.
Hours and rates are typical-season estimates. Confirm current pricing and availability directly with the resort before booking.
Quick Facts
Pass
Optimal window
Jan 1 – Apr 1
Track this resort
Get scored conditions every morning.
Sunshine Village is tracked in our daily mountain report. Snowpack, storm cycles, and timing — scored and delivered every morning.