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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

LESSONS

At Sunshine Village, you can choose between the tri-area snow school programs or the individual resort’s lesson programs. Both offer enjoyable programs to suit skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.

 

Ski Big 3 Ski School

Sign up for the Club ski, Club Snowboard or Club Junior programs and explore all 3 resorts over 3 days while improving your skills under the watchful eye of a professional instructor.

 

Alternatively, have a private lesson and enjoy guide and instruction especially tailored to your needs. You can even invite four friends or family members for no extra cost.

 

Sunshine Village Ski and Board School

Choose from a variety of kids’, youth and adults’ programs that cater to everyone from first-timers to experts looking to refine their skills.

 

LIFTS

Sunshine Valley offers skiers and snowboarders day tickets and season passes, with lower prices for youth (13-17), children (6-12) and seniors (65 years +).

 

Alternatively, explore all 3 resorts with the Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine Tri-Area Lift Ticket, which offers:

  • Unlimited use of all lifts at Ski Banff at Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise
  • Direct to lift access at Lake Louise and Sunshine Village
  • Free shuttles from area hotels

 

Also available are Big 3 Season Passes, valid at Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Ski Norquay resorts – a total of 3,117ha (7,700a) of terrain – and Rocky Mountain Passes, allowing access to 8 resorts: Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Ski Norquay, Fernie, Marmot Basin, Nakiska, Kimberly and Panorama.

 

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GEAR

Head to the Ski and Snowboard Rental Shop, located in the base area above the ticket windows, for a wide selection of Salomon equipment as well as rental jackets, pants and helmets.

 

If you need ski or snowboard tune-ups and repairs or lockers, visit Skier Services, located in the base area above Creekside Bar and Grill.

  

The Banff Ski Hub – Located in the town of Banff, the Ski Hub stocks a range of high quality rental equipment for all abilities, as well as a variety of ski accessories and clothing. The Ski Hub also offers full service tune-ups, waxing, and repairs to keep all of your equipment in top condition.

 

Click here to book your equipment online with Ski Tours Canada.

 

If you want to bring your own gear Ski Tours Canada will ensure our airport and road transfers are prepared for your extra luggage.

Ski Tours Canada will look after the details.  After all it’s often the little things that make a difference between a good holiday and a great holiday.