Banff Sunshine is a ski resort in Alberta, Canada, with an elevation range from 5,440ft (1658m) to 8,954ft (2729m). The vertical drop is 3,514ft (1071m) across 145 trails served by 12 lifts and 3,358 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Calgary International (YYC), about 110 minutes away by car. Banff Sunshine receives an average of 360 inches of snowfall annually.
Early November to Late May
Average snowfall in February, Banff Sunshine's snowiest peak-season month.
360"
Annual Snowfall
(914cm)
-7°C
February Avg High
-17°C
February Avg Low
360"
annual avg
145
Total Trails
12
Lifts
3,358
Skiable Acres
3,514ft
Vertical Drop
Banff Sunshine has 145 trails: 20% green, 55% blue, 20% black, and 5% double-black.
12
Total Lifts
3,514ft
Vertical Drop
1,071m
(3,514ft)
8,954ft
Peak
5,440ft
Base
Day pass pricing across the season
$135
avg/day
January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Banff Sunshine, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 75cm. Crowd levels are low.
February
80cm snow, moderate crowds, $149/day.
May
$109/day, 15cm snow, very low crowds.
75cm
snowfall
-9°/-20°
high/low °C
crowds
$149
day pass
80cm
snowfall
-7°/-17°
high/low °C
crowds
$149
day pass
70cm
snowfall
-2°/-12°
high/low °C
crowds
$135
day pass
45cm
snowfall
3°/-6°
high/low °C
crowds
$125
day pass
15cm
snowfall
9°/0°
high/low °C
crowds
$109
day pass
50cm
snowfall
-4°/-14°
high/low °C
crowds
$119
day pass
65cm
snowfall
-7°/-18°
high/low °C
crowds
$159
day pass
Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Banff Sunshine.
Adult Day Pass
$135
per day
Season Pass
$1,099
full season
Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:
Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Banff Sunshine is included on the Ikon pass.
Calgary International (YYC)
Approx. 110 min drive
Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦
51.0767°N, 115.7691°W
The drive from Calgary International to Banff Sunshine takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes.