Banff Sunshine ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Alberta, Canada · Base 5,446 ft · Summit 8,957 ft · Vertical 3,511 ft
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Banff Sunshine snow report
Nov 15: in season; 2 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- In season until ~May 20
- Next 24 h
- 0.3 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 2 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Open but thin, check open runs before going with only 2 in. due this week.
For beginners to advanced skiers, the weeks of Dec 6 and Apr 11 are quietest.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Open the run-by-run forecast →
Questions about Banff Sunshine
When does Banff Sunshine open?
Usually around Nov 8, and the season typically runs to about May 20. Exact dates depend on early snow, so check the resort's announcements.
How much snow does Banff Sunshine get?
About 360 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually January, with about 68 inches.
When is the best time to ski Banff Sunshine?
For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Banff Sunshine good for beginners?
32% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 28% intermediate and 41% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Banff Sunshine on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Banff Sunshine is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers
■ Beginner 32% · ■ Intermediate 28% · ■ Advanced 41%
152 mapped runs (about 47 miles) and 14 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Calgary International Airport (YYC), about 2 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Mt Norquay Alberta · 11 mi
- Nakiska Alberta · 28 mi
- Lake Louise Alberta · 30 mi
- Panorama British Columbia · 48 mi
- Kicking Horse British Columbia · 57 mi
- Kimberley British Columbia · 97 mi
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