For 80 years Sunshine Village has been serving up what is usually only found in skier's and snowboarder's dreams: endless mountain terrain in the heart of an unspoiled wilderness. Just 20 minutes from the town of Banff, Sunshine Village offers over 3,300 acres of terrain on three mountains, with an average annual snowfall of over 400 inches (34 feet)! Sunshine Village is located in a stunning alpine environment with the novel opportunity to ski in both the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia! Lift lines are never an issue at Sunshine Village, as the resort features 12 lifts including seven quad chairs - the most in the Canadian Rockies.
Resort Information:
- Lifts
: 12 - 1 Eight Passenger High Speed Gondola, 5 High Speed Quad Chairlifts, 2 Quad Chairlifts, 1 Triple Chairlift, 1 Double Chairlift, 2 Beginner Magic Carpets
- Ski Base Elevation
: 5440ft / 1660m
- Peak Elevation
: 8954ft / 2730m
- Skiable area
: 3358 acres
- Ability
: 20% beginner / 55% intermediate / 25% advanced
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At Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine we empower you to ski all you want, where you want, when you want. In a single tri-area lift ticket you gain access to unlimited skiing and riding at Mt. Norquay, Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village with free transportation to and from the resorts.
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General Information - As provided by the resort:
Air Service to Resort:
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 90 minutes from Banff National Park and is serviced by direct and connecting flights by all major North American air carriers.
Numerous shuttle services connect guests from the airport to Banff/Lake Louise, as well as vehicle rentals from all major North American rental agencies.
Other Transportation Options:
Banff/Lake Louise is located north of Idaho and Montana. The Trans Canada highway # 1 runs from Calgary to Vancouver through Banff National Park.
Common Misperceptions:
"Too cold" - Banff/Lake Louise has a climate similar to many other Rockies resorts in Colorado, Utah, Montana and Wyoming. While further north, the Banff area is at a lower elevation. Average daytime high in the coldest month (January) is -7 celsius (21 fahrenheit)
"No Ski In / Ski Out is an inconvenience" - Frequent, roundtrip ski shuttle service (free with tri-area lift ticket) is a quick, convenient, worry-free way to the slopes.
"Too expensive" - Unlike many other ski resorts, winter is the LOW season in Banff National Park, meaning excellent value in resort. US visitors also benefit from a stronger US dollar.
Top 5 Selling Points:
1. Consistent, reliable snow, with a season from mid-November to late May.
2. Huge variety of skiable terrain, with 3 distinct ski areas offering over 7500 acres on one lift pass.
3. Winter is the low season in Banff/Lake Louise - accommodation value abounds and lift lines are minimal.
4. More than just skiing & snowboarding - from exceptional dining and nightlife to unique adventure activities like an ice-canyon walk to the Hot Springs and spas, experiences await.
5. Incredible unspoiled surroundings - there's a reason this area was designated as Canada's first national park and a United Nations World Heritage Site. Prepare to have your breath taken away at every turn.
Best Resort Client:
Families, groups, FITs - anyone with a passion for skiing and riding
Recommendations / Highlights:
1. Come in late November/early December to catch the first Downhill & Super G of the World Cup circuit at Lake Louise.
2. Soak in the Banff Hot Springs on a snowy night.
3. Explore frozen Johnston Canyon on an ice canyon walk.
4. Grill alligator, ostrich, rattlesnake and elk on a 'hot rock' at the Grizzly House.
5. Wander the halls and take in the views from the Banff Springs Hotel.
6. Ski Alberta and British Columbia on one run at Sunshine Village.
7. Stand at the top of Lone Pine at Ski Banff @ Norquay and enjoy the same view - and steep powder - that skiers would have experienced when the area opened in 1926.
Other Activities:
National Park tours, Banff Upper Hot Springs, Banff Gondola, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, tobogganing, ice skating on the Bow River, bar hopping, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff Centre for concerts, theatre and art, heli-sightseeing, day heli-ski trips, dogsledding, spas, snowmobiling, shopping, indoor climbing wall, wildlife tours.
What's New This Year:
New since 2004:
· Mt. Standish Express high-speed quad chairlift.
· New advanced terrain and expert-only 'Freeride Zones' - this year again named one of 'the World's 10 Best Off-Piste Destinations' (Sydney Morning Herald).
· Multimillion-dollar renovations to the rooms and restaurants at the ski-in, ski-out Sunshine Inn, now known as Sunshine Mountain Lodge.
· Renovations to the Old Sunshine Lodge and Trappers Pub.
Why This Resort is Special or Unique:
The surroundings - an unspoiled alpine landscape and Canada's oldest national park that everyone needs to see in their lifetime!
-The snow - it's light, it's dry and it falls every year in abundance
-the people - since Banff's inception in 1883, the town has always welcomed visitors to an area that is truly revered by those fortunate enought to make it their home.
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