Das Sunshine Village befindet sich im Banff National Park, etwa 140 km westlich von Calgary.
For those driving, Banff Sunshine Village Ski Resort is 50 miles from Calgary and 5 miles from Banff along the Trans-Canada Highway. The resort has a large parking lot plus charging options for electric vehicles. Otherwise, there are shuttle buses that can take you from Calgary International Airport to Banff, as well as a free daily shuttle that runs between Banff and the resort; the transit schedule for the latter can be found on the resort’s website.
The ski season typically opens in early November and closes in late May, offering the longest season in North America at a non-glacial resort. Aim for February for perfect, powdery snow and weather that is starting to warm. If you’re not into skiing, the area is an unbeatable destination come summer, when nature slowly begins to wake and the mountains are particularly inviting to hikers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Banff Sunshine Village Ski Resort celebrates the end of the ski season with the annual Slush Cup, a riotous event filled with neon ski gear and fearless competitors. Participants ski or snowboard down a short run before trying to skim their way across a freezing pool of slushy water. Whether you brave the icy water or cheer on the sidelines, it’s a joyful farewell to winter.
