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Resort Attributes

Season:
14 November 2008 - 22 May 2009
Average Snowfall:
9m/33ft
Vertical Drop:
1,070m / 3,514ft
Base Elevation:
1,660m / 5,440ft
Summit Elevation:
2,730m / 8,954ft
Skiable Area:
1,359h / 3,358a
Total Trails:
107
Longest Run:
8km / 5mi
Beginner Terrain:
20%
Intermediate Terrain:
55%
Advanced Terrain:
25%
Lifts:
12
Uphill Capacity:
20,000 people per hour
Tubing Park:
no
Terrain Park:
yes

Sunshine Village - Banff

As well as the fantastic skiing and boarding offered at Sunshine Village, the Banff/Sunshine Village area offers a host of other on and off-mountain experiences to keep you entertained:

 

Terrain Park – Sunshine Valley’s Rodgers Terrain Park offers skiers and riders a variety of boxes, jumps and rails to test their skills on.

 

Banff Gondola  - View 6 mountain ranges and some of the world’s most incredible scenery from atop Sulphur Mountain aboard your 4person gondola.

 

Banff Upper Hot Springs – Unwind from a hard day on the slopes by soaking in mineral waters at the hot springs while taking in the spectacular mountain setting.

 

Cross Country Skiing – With an abundance of trailheads easily accessible in the Banff area, why not try Nordic skiing in the scenic Banff National Park and maybe catch a glimpse of local wildlife.

 

Douglas Fir Waterslides – Take the whole family to the Douglas Fir Resort and ride the indoor waterslides and whirlpool or relax in the pool, sauna and steamroom.

 

Dogsledding – See the spectacular wilderness of the Rocky Mountains while mushing a dog-sled team in this experience of a lifetime.

  

Ice Skating – Learn to skate or show off your skills at one of several ice rinks open to the public in Banff, such as the Recreation Centre or Banff Springs Hotel. Skate rentals are available at various locations.

  

Johnson Canyon Ice Walk – See the amazing upper ice falls of Johnson Canyon by hiking along steel walkways built into the canyons walls. Learn about how the canyon was formed and maybe catch a glimpse of some local wildlife.

  

Heli-Skiing – Both intermediate and advanced skiers are Candidates for these heli-skiing adventures, with varied terrain and pace ensuring everyone is challenged.

  

Private Guides – The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise offers customised winter excursions with fully-certified private guides, for individuals or groups. Tours include cross – country ski trips, snowshoeing tours, frozen canyon walks or even building a snow hut.

  

Sleigh Rides – Top off your day in Banff with a traditional horse-drawn sleigh ride.

  

Snowmobiling – Visit Wapta Falls and old trappers’ cabins on this beautiful scenic drive to the Beaver-Foot Lodge just outside Yoho National Park.

 

So much more:

  • Airplane Tours
  • Cave and Basin National Historic Site
  • Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
  • Banff Park Museum
  • Ice Climbing
  • Indoor Climbing Wall
  • Bowling
  • Theme Dinners
  • Helicopter Tours
  • Luxton Museum
  • Canada Ski Museum
  • Ice Fishing
  •  Snowshoeing
  • Movie Theatre
  • Curling

For more information on any of these activities, contact Ski Tours Canada.

 

Whatever your wish, Ski Tours Canada can design the perfect holiday plan for you.

 

Remember, our aim is to make your holiday experience the best ever – leave the planning and research to the specialists at Ski Tours Canada.