Getting Here
By plane, bus or car, choose from many convenient transportation options and jump into your Sunshine getaway.
Smooth Travels
Here, you'll feel a world away in no time. We are conveniently located just 135 km (80 miles) west of the Calgary International Airport and only 8 km (5 miles) west of Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway (#1).
Remember to Pick up Your Discovery Pass
Please keep in mind that Banff Sunshine Village is located within Banff National Park. When you visit the resort, you are required to have a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. You can purchase an Annual Discovery Pass at Calgary Snow Central (1037 11th Ave SW), you can purchase daily passes online in advance, or you can pick them up in person at the gate when you enter Banff National Park.
By Air
Calgary International Airport is one of Canada's most connected airports. With YYC's new international terminal, flying in and out of Calgary has never been easier. The airport is serviced by non-stop flights from major cities throughout the world. Fly in from London, Amsterdam, Beijing, Mexico City, Frankfurt, Newark, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and many other international airports.
Rental Cars
To pick up your rental car, head to the Rental Car Center. It is located on the Departures level across the roadway from the main terminal building. It can also be accessed by the elevator lobby across the arrivals roadway. Our On-Airport Car Rental companies operate out of the Rental Car Centre.
Airport Shuttle Busses
From the Calgary International Airport you can hop on the Banff Airporter, The Brewster Bus, Or Banff Transportation to get to Banff. Visit the site to learn more.
By Road
From Calgary International Airport:
Drive time approximately 90 minutes.
- Follow Barlow Trail to exit for Airport Trail (W) onto Airport Trail until you reach the exit for Deerfoot Trail (Highway 2), turn right (N) onto Deerfoot Trail (Highway 2). Continue north on Deerfoot Trail and exit onto Stoney Trail (W). Continue on Stoney Trail (W) exit onto Highway 1 (Transcanada West).
- Continue along this highway until you reach the gates for Banff National Park. At the park gates you will be required to purchase a Park Pass for the vehicle.
- After the gates you will continue west on the Highway for approximately 15 minutes.
- Take the Exit for Sunshine Village (right) and continue up the access road until you reach the base area for Sunshine Village.
From Banff, Canmore and Calgary:
- Head west on the Trans Canada Highway, and follow the signs to take the Sunshine Village exit.
- Continue on the Sunshine access road for 8.3 km.
By Shuttle
Shuttle Services in and around Banff National Park
Enjoy a scenic ride on the FREE Sunshine Shuttle to and from the Town of Banff.
Book a Shuttle to and from Calgary and the Town of Canmore
Book a seat on the bus to and from Calgary and the Town of Canmore with one of our partners.
Within Banff
ROAM Transit
ROAM offers public bus transportation throughout the Bow Valley. Routes are offered within Banff and Canmore, as well as between the two towns. Click the link below for schedules, routes and more information.