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Another Lift Joins the Lineup
Standish Express Opens November 14th
Winter is building beautifully at Banff Sunshine Village. Following an incredible early-season stretch, we’re thrilled to announce that the Standish Express Chairlift will open to the public on Saturday, November 15th, adding even more terrain to explore on Canada’s Best Snow.
With Standish Express, Wawa, Wolverine Express, Jackrabbit, and Strawberry Express now spinning — plus the Sunshine Gondola and Mitey Mite Conveyor — guests can enjoy a total of seven lifts and dozens of open runs across the resort.
Over the past week, 31 cm of new snow has fallen across the mountain, setting up incredible early-season conditions. Our mountain operations teams have been hard at work grooming, assessing snowpack, and opening terrain safely for your turns.
What’s Open Starting November 8th
Here’s what you can look forward to on the slopes this week:
Lifts Open
Sunshine Gondola: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Strawberry Express: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jackrabbit Chairlift: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wolverine Express: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wawa Chairlift: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Standish Express: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mitey Mite Conveyor Lift: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Runs Open
Strawberry Area
Dell Valley • Rock Isle Road • Boutry’s Bowl • Strawberry Surprise • Strawberry Face • Showboat • Snowsnake • Banff Avenue • Mitey Mite Learning Area
Jackrabbit & Wolverine
Miss Gratz • Larch Glade • Cottontail • Fireweed • Short & Sweet • Jackrabbit • Bluebell • Trappers • Forget-Me-Not (currently rated Blue) • Roller Coaster • Goat Chicken Gully • Wolverine • Wolverine Liftline • Tower 30 • Powerline • Juniper
Wawa
Meadow Park • Tin Can Alley • Tin Can Trees • Wawa Bowl • Birdcage • Old T-Bar • Tilton Trail • Star Trek
Standish
Creek Run • Prune Pickers Pass • Little Bunkers • Big Bunkers • Virgins • Standish Face • Jerry’s Run • Sidewall
Upper Canyon and Banff Ave/Ski Out below Goat’s Eye Station remain closed.
Terrain Park
Strawberry Terrain Park: 7 jib features
Kids Play Park: Open for the season
Trappers, Alpine Grill, Chimney Corner, Java Lift, and Java Station
Bourgeau Rental Shop and select Retail locations
Our Ski & Snowboard School is now open for lessons but Daycare remains closed as our team continues to prepare for full operations in the coming weeks.
Ticket Prices, Sunshine Super Cards and Season Passes
Discounted Lift Tickets will be available for purchase at the Ticket Windows on the day of your visit. Early Season Prices are based on the amount of Lifts and Terrain open. As more opens up to the public Lift Ticket prices will increase and will be announced online on our Day Ticket Page.
We recommend waiting to use and redeem your Sunshine Super Card until later in the season once Lift Ticket prices are at the full rate. This way you will get your best value out of the program. The $40 off additional days discount does not apply to Early Season Discounted Rates, but rather to Regular Season Rates.
Sunshine Season Pass Holders who have not yet received their 2025/26 Season Pass can head to Guest Services on the 2nd Floor of Creekside Lodge at the Bourgeau Base Area. We apologize for those who have not received their Season Pass in the mail due to the ongoing Canada Post strike.
Transportation
Our Sunshine Shuttle Service will be operating with our Early Season Schedule to and from Banff. The schedule can be found here:
Early Season Conditions
Early-season hazards may still exist, and we ask all guests to ski and ride with care. With continued snowfall in the forecast, our mountain operations team is actively preparing to open additional terrain as conditions allow.
See You on the Slopes
From your first turns on Strawberry to carving laps on Wawa, Wolverine, and now Standish, the 2025/26 season is off to a fantastic start.
Grab your gear, bundle up, and join us for more early-season adventures on Canada’s Best Snow.
Stay tuned to skibanff.com and follow us on social media for live updates on snow totals, lift status, and terrain openings.