1-877-542-2633Getting Here
By plane, bus or car - there are many ways to arrive at Sunshine Village, and they're all super easy. Decide which one best fits your situation.
Getting Here Is Easy
At Banff Sunshine Village you'll feel a world away, without the hassle of complicated directions. Banff Sunshine Village is 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).
Gondola Hours
Saturday to Thursday: 8:00AM to 5:30PM
Friday: 8:00AM to 10:30PM
Free Sunshine-Banff Shuttle
Banff Sunshine Village offers a FREE daily bus service to and from Banff to Sunshine.
Please note, that due to the busy holiday season the shuttles may be delayed up to 30 mins due to traffic.
By Air
Calgary International Airport, your gateway to the Rockies.
Calgary International Airport
The Calgary International Airport in one of Canada's most connected airports. With YYC's new international terminal, flying in and out of Calgary has never been easier. The Calgary International Airport is served by non-stop flights from major cities throughout the world, including 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 North American and 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.
Discovery Pass Requirements
Please keep in mind that Banff Sunshine Village is located in Banff National Park. If you plan to visit our 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). Alternatively, you can purchase daily passes online ahead of time or as you drive through the Banff National Park gates.
Banff 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 this site to learn more.
International Travel Times
Destination
Distance
Time
Montreal
3604 km
4.75hrs
Toronto
3420 km
4.25hrs
New York
3866 km
5.25hrs
Chicago
2577 km
3.75hrs
Orlando
4439 km
5.5hrs
Dallas
3040 km
4hrs
Denver
1769 km
2.5hrs
Los Angeles
2542 km
3hrs
San Francisco
2111 km
2.75hrs
Seattle
1101 km
1.5hrs
Vancouver
1002 km
1.5hrs
By Road
Driving Directions
- To Banff Sunshine Village from Calgary International Airport: Get on Deerfoot Trail/AB-2 N from Airport Rd NE and 96 Ave NE/Airport Trail NE W 9 min (4.8 km)
- Head west on Airport Rd NE
- 95 m Keep right to stay on Airport Rd NE 1.3 km
- Continue onto Barlow Trail NE N 600 m
- Turn left onto 96 Ave NE/Airport Trail NE W 1.9 km
- Use the right lane to merge onto Deerfoot Trail/AB-2 N via the ramp to Deerfoot Trail Take Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W to Range Rd 130A in Improvement District No. 9. Take the exit toward Sunshine from Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W 1 h 25 min (148 km)
- Merge onto Deerfoot Trail/AB-2 N 2.9 km Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 271 for Alberta 201 W/Stoney Trail 2.8 km Merge onto Stoney Trail NW/AB-201 W 21.8 km
- Take exit 36 for AB-1 W/Trans Canada Highway W toward 16 Avenue N/Banff 650 m
- Merge onto Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W 119 km
- Take the exit toward Sunshine 1.0 km Drive to Sunshine Rd Continue on the Sunshine Access Road for 8.3 km
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.
Discovery Pass Requirements
- Please keep in mind that Banff Sunshine Village is located in Banff National Park. If you plan to visit our 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). Alternatively, you can purchase daily passes online ahead of time or as you drive through the Banff National Park gates.
By Shuttle
From Banff
Banff Sunshine Village offers a FREE daily bus service to and from Banff to Sunshine.
From Airport
Banff and Banff Sunshine are easy to get to and explore without a car. To get to Banff from the Calgary International Airport, you can book a ticket on one of several transportation services. Choose from the Banff Airporter, The Brewster Bus, Or Banff Transportation for private service to Banff.
Return Shuttles can be caught out front of the Creekside Lodge. They leave every hour and 15 minutes starting at 2:30 pm till 6:30 pm.
From Calgary or Canmore
Headed to Banff Sunshine Village from Calgary or Canmore? Book a seat on the Sunshine Coach.
Via Rideshare
See who else is headed to Banff Sunshine for a ski day on the app Driving Anyways
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ROAM Transit
ROAM Transit offers users public transportation throughout the Bow Valley. Routes offered within Banff and Canmore, as well as between the two towns. Click the link below for schedules, routes and more information.
Here For The Day.
Banff Sunshine Village, famous for Canada's Best Snow and three mountains off diverse terrain. At Sunshine we're proud to feature runs ranging from easy greens to the hardest double blacks.
At Sunshine you'll find terrain for the whole family to enjoy.
Here To Stay.
Wake up to Canada's Best Snow at Banff's only ski-in, ski-out hotel. Our Sunshine Mountain Lodge, is your mountain oasis.
Enjoy the comfort of our boutique hotel and the convenience of waking up to Canada's Best Mountain Terrain.