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Sunshine Meadows

Ride into the Canadian Rockies and discover a summer of mountain views, alpine lakes and trails through Sunshine Meadows.

Summer at Banff Sunshine Meadows
Now closed for the 2026 summer season.
Opening June 25 to September 19, 2027

See a Different Side of Sunshine

Summer brings a different kind of adventure to Banff Sunshine Village. Begin with a scenic gondola ride to our mountain village, then take the Standish Sightseeing Chairlift for views across Sunshine Meadows. Explore hiking trails, discover alpine lakes and wildflowers, or join a hosted walk to learn more about the landscape around you.

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Ride the Sunshine Gondola

Your visit begins with a scenic ride above the forest to Sunshine Village. Settle into an eight passenger gondola cabin and watch the valley open up around you. The ride takes approximately 25 minutes, bringing you to the starting point for your day in the mountains.

Explore the Gondola & Chairlift

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Take in the Views from Standish

From the village, continue your journey on the Standish Sightseeing Chairlift. Enjoy the mountain scenery on the ride up, then take a short walk to the Standish Viewing Deck for sweeping views of the surrounding peaks and the alpine lakes of Sunshine Meadows.

Explore the Viewing Deck

Two hikers on a trail through alpine meadows beneath snow-capped mountains.

Find Your Trail Through Sunshine Meadows

Follow trails through open meadows and discover views of Rock Isle, Grizzly and Laryx lakes. Choose a shorter outing to the Standish Viewing Deck or spend more time exploring the wider trail network. With mountain scenery around every turn, there is plenty to make you pause along the way. Check the trail map and current conditions to choose the route that suits your day.

Two hikers overlook a forested mountain valley beneath snow-capped peaks.

Discover More on a Hosted Walk

See Sunshine Meadows with a trail host who can help you discover more along the way. Learn about the surrounding mountains, wildlife and local history as you explore together. A hosted walk adds stories and context to the scenery, with time to take in the views and ask questions.

Explore Hosted Walks

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Start with the Interpretive Centre

Have a question before you head out? Visit the Sunshine Meadows Interpretive Centre on the second floor of Centennial Day Lodge in the village. Find information about the area, ask about hosted walks and get help planning your time at Sunshine Meadows.

Plan Your Summer Visit

Make the most of your time in the mountains. Check summer operating dates and ticket information, plan your journey to Sunshine Village and review the latest trail conditions before you visit.

Summer Hours & Tickets

Getting Here

Summer FAQs

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Stay a Little Longer

Turn your day in Sunshine Meadows into a mountain getaway at Sunshine Mountain Lodge. Stay in the village and give yourself more time to enjoy the scenery and explore summer at Sunshine.

Explore Sunshine Mountain Lodge

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Summer Skiing, Sunshine Style

Some summer days are better spent on snow. Picture sunny laps with friends, soft summer turns and the Canadian Rockies stretching out around you. Summer skiing and riding at Sunshine brings together the freedom of summer and the sport you love, with a relaxed mountain atmosphere, incredible views and another reason to keep your skis and snowboard close.

If we have the snow, our team will make every effort to reopen for skiing and riding late June to early July, as weather and operational requirements allow. It is our chance to give you more turns, more mountain memories and a summer adventure worth coming back for.

Watch for reopening announcements, operating dates and ticket details as summer approaches.