Smokey Mountain
- April 28, 2026
Banff Sunshine Village
Description
Canada’s highest base elevation (1,658 m) and longest ski season — powder-packed runs across three peaks straddling the Continental Divide.
Resort Stats
| Location | Banff, AB (9 km west of Banff townsite) |
| Region | Banff National Park / Canadian Rockies |
| Vertical Drop | 1,070 m (3,514 ft) |
| Skiable Acres | 3,358 skiable acres across 3 peaks |
| Runs | 107 runs |
| Lifts | 12 lifts including 8-passenger high-speed gondola |
| Annual Snowfall | ~9 m (30 ft) annually |
| Season | Mid-November – Late May (longest season in the Rockies) |
| Terrain Mix | 20% Beginner | 55% Intermediate | 25% Advanced |
| Pass Affiliations | SkiBig3, Ikon Pass |
| Night Skiing | No |
| Nearest Airport | Calgary International (YYC) — 1.5 hrs |
Amenities
- Ski School
- Equipment Rentals
- Multiple on-mountain dining options
- Sunshine Mountain Lodge — Canada’s only true ski-in/ski-out hotel
- Terrain park
- Three peaks: Lookout, Goat’s Eye & Standish
- Straddles the Alberta-BC Continental Divide
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