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Resorts·Alberta

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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

65

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

ChristmasDec 25
75%
New Year'sJan 1
82%
Spring BreakMid-March
95%

Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.

Optimal Windows

360"avg annual snowfall

Optimal window

Jan 1 – Apr 1

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Terrain Profile

Vertical

3,514 ft

Acres

3,358

Trails

137

Lifts

13

Beginner20%
Intermediate55%
Advanced25%

Best for

High altitude snowLong seasonExpert terrainSpring access

Ski School

Ski School

Book lessons

Adult Lessons

Ages

13+

Hours

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Group

CAD $199 / full-day

Private

CAD $699 / 2 hrs

Never-everBeginnerIntermediateAdvancedMoguls

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

· Lesson· Lift· Lunch

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

RegionAlberta
CountryCanada
HemisphereNorthern
Base elevation5,440 ft
Summit8,954 ft
Vertical3,514 ft
Total acres3,358
Annual snowfall360"
SeasonEarly November – Late May
Walk-up ticket~$165

Pass

Ikon Pass
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Jan 1 – Apr 1

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