The snow is about as far gone as it ever gets from Alberta’s favourite ski and snowboard resort, but it’s still a great time to get up there and have a look.
Sunshine Meadows is in full summer bloom, and calling out to hikers of all levels of ability. This pristine alpine setting features tranquil and picturesque views of some of the best spots in the Canadian Rockies.

Situated at approximately 2,200 metres (7,300 feet), Sunshine Meadows sits on the border of Alberta and British Columbia – the Continental Divide. In fact, Where Magazine selected Sunshine Meadows as one of Canada's top 10 attractions.

This year, Sunshine Meadows will be the setting on Aug. 9 for the sixth annual Plein Air Paintout, an event where some of the region's best artists come out for the day and paint landscapes of the area, using the plein air technique.
Other August events include: free guided hikes on Aug. 10 and 12, and a no-charge eco-yoga day on Aug. 14, says Nicola Hersey, Sunshine Meadows manager for White Mountain Adventures. Shuttle trips up the mountain are priced at $26 return ($15 one way) for adults, and just $15 return for children, aged 5 to 12.

White Mountain operates the Sunshine Meadows Alpine Shuttle every day throughout the summer until Sept. 30, weather dependent. Shuttles run every hour from the Sunshine Village parking lot and once daily from designated spots in the town of Banff. Visitors coming on weekends or during mid-morning are advised to make reservations to avoid disappointment.

For more information on the Sunshine Meadows, call (403) 762-7889 or visit sunshinemeadowsbanff.com or whitemountainadventures.com.