The Sunshine Times

Join us in cheering on homegrown athletes, Kiara “Kiki” Alexander and Rachael Karker, as they represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics! Kiara Alexander A Sunshine Alpine Racers alum who started skiing at age six at Banff Sunshine Village, will...

December at Banff Sunshine Village is typically a standout month of the winter season, but this year has taken things to a whole new level. With Canada’s Best Snow piling up early and often, December 2025 has been one of the snowiest December months...

As our Island in the Sky springs to life each winter, guests arrive to sparkling blankets of Canada’s Best Snow, smooth corduroy, and lifts spinning like magic. But behind every chair turning and every run ready for its first tracks, a dedicated...

Every great team has a glue guy, the one who holds everything together and makes sure everyone else can shine. At Banff Sunshine Village, that “glue” isn’t just one person, it’s an entire crew. Sunshine Village is home to one of the largest snow...

At Sunshine Village, our mountain is kept safe by a dedicated team of ski patrollers who live and breathe the outdoors. This month, we’re spotlighting Christian MacDonald, a Senior Ski Patroller who spends winters on the slopes and summers leading a...

Each year, Condé Nast Traveler invites its readers from around the world to vote for their favorite travel destinations, hotels, and ski resorts. This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from guests who have experienced our...

As the air turns crisp and amber hues settle over the Bow Valley, Banff National Park comes alive with one of nature’s most dramatic seasonal events: the elk rut. From early September through mid-October, bull elk can be seen and heard as they...