How to get there
Where is Sunshine Ski Resort?Sunshine Village ski resort is in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Parts of the ski resort actually sit on the border between the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, but the access from the base area is in Alberta. In the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Sunshine Village is 20 minutes from the town of
Banff and 1.5hours from Calgary.
Other Ski Resorts Nearby Norquay,
Lake Louise ski resort,
Kicking Horse
Getting To Sunshine VillageThe closest international airport is Calgary, which is about 1.75 hours drive. There are shuttles available from Calgary for about $69 one-way. See our
Banff travel page for advice on how to get to Banff.
A shuttle bus operates between Banff and Sunshine Village, with various convenient hotel pick-up points. The morning times vary between those wanting first tracks, and those wanting a sleep in, and return trips to Banff are throughout the afternoon. For holders of a tri-area lift ticket, these buses are complimentary.
The carpark is not far off the highway, so there’s no hairy driving up a windy mountain road. From the carpark (or bus termainal) the ski lifts and runs are acccessed by catching a gondola up, which takes about 20 minutes. Visitors staying at the Sunshine Inn will receive assistance to load and un-load luggage on the gondola.
Getting Around SunshineSunshine village is only tiny, so the main mode of transport is locomotion. Of course, skiing, snowboarding, and the lifts will also help you get around.