Banff Sunshine, AB, Wins “Best Overall Ski Destination” Award OnTheSnow, the world’s most visited snow sports website, presented its award for Best Overall Ski Destination today to SkiBig3’s Banff Sunshine, Alberta, at the Mountain Travel Symposium in Whistler, British Columbia. OnTheSnow.com’s users, who collectively post thousands of firsthand reports and reviews every season, rated and reviewed resorts they’ve visited for characteristics such as all-mountain terrain, après-ski, family activities, and […] Industry News Press Release | April 17, 2026 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine, AB, Packs Its Spring Calendar With Charity Events, Live Music, and a Snowboard Jam This Weekend Banff Sunshine, Alberta, enters the heart of its spring events this weekend with one of its busiest two-day stretches of the year, combining adaptive skiing, live country music, and a community snowboard jam against a backdrop of exceptional late-season conditions. Related: SkiBig3’s Endless Winter: Where Spring Still Feels Like Powder Season The resort’s snow report as of April 8 shows […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 9, 2026 0 Comments
Spring Skiing With Deep Snow Pack and Great Conditions at Banff Sunshine, Mt. Norquay, and Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB Spring skiing is where Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay separate themselves from other resorts. The SkiBig3 resorts are located in Banff National Park, Alberta, where snow quality is consistently great season after season. The Canadian Rockies deliver what most skiers and snowboarders desire: reliable, dry, high-quality snow from early November through late spring. Related: SkiBig3’s Endless […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 4, 2026 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine, AB, Set to Host High-Energy Cold Steel Rail Jam After Fresh Powder Dump Spring might be on the calendar, but winter is still very much alive at Banff Sunshine, Alberta — and it’s setting the stage perfectly for one of the resort’s most exciting park events of the season. The resort is gearing up to host the Cold Steel Rail Jam presented by SMITH this Saturday, March 28, bringing a high-energy freestyle session […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 26, 2026 0 Comments
Parks Canada Successfully Reopens Road To Banff Sunshine, AB, Amidst ‘Extreme’ Avalanche Cycle After issuing warnings that Banff Sunshine, Alberta, may have to remain closed on Friday, Parks Canada lifted the road closure on the Sunshine Access Road following successful avalanche control work early Friday morning. Avalanche Canada currently rates the danger as ‘Extreme,’ or the highest level of danger. People are encouraged to stay out of the backcountry and prepare for road […] Avalanche Zach Armstrong | March 20, 2026 0 Comments
Final Chapter of “Dusk of the Village” Snowboarding Event at Banff Sunshine, AB, Set for March 21 The long-running collaboration between Snowboy Productions and Banff Sunshine, Alberta, will come to a close later this month, as the eighth and final installment of “Dusk of The Village” opens to the public on Saturday, March 21. Related: Spring Passes Now on Sale at Banff Sunshine, AB The event marks the conclusion of a ten-year partnership that has brought a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 19, 2026 0 Comments
Brandi Cyrus and Ely Oaks Headline Spring Party Weekend at Goat’s Eye Club at Banff Sunshine, AB Spring skiing meets alpine nightlife this weekend at Banff Sunshine in Banff National Park, Alberta, where two international DJs will take over the mountain’s famous après venue, the Goat’s Eye Club. The two-day event will feature Brandi Cyrus performing on Saturday, March 14, followed by rising European electronic artist Ely Oaks on Sunday, March 15. Skiers and snowboarders will be […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 13, 2026 0 Comments
Spring Passes Now on Sale at Banff Sunshine, AB Banff Sunshine, Alberta, has officially launched its Spring Passes to make spring skiing just a little more tempting in the Canadian Rockies. The pass unlocks 72 days of skiing and riding, running from March 8 through the May Long Weekend, making it one of the longest spring ski windows in North America. The late-season product is designed for skiers who […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 10, 2026 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine, AB, Report: Beautiful Location, Big-Mountain Feel, & Diverse Terrain February 20 & 24 A Dramatic Arrival in the Canadian Rockies We rolled into Banff, Alberta, just as a cold front swept across the Canadian Rockies, ushering in crisp air and that electric alpine energy that seems to sharpen every ridgeline. Though it was our first visit to Banff, we’ve spent time in the Canadian Rockies before — and still, […] Conditions Report Bob Witowski | February 24, 2026 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine, AB, Report: Great Snow With Even Better Views This report is from Monday, January 19, 2026. When I woke up and checked the forecast, and saw it was calling for 14°F and blue skies, I knew I was in for a great day in Banff. Banff Sunshine in Alberta is one of the most scenic ski resorts in the world. If you get a chance to ski there […] Conditions Report Brett Currie | January 22, 2026 0 Comments
SkiBig3: Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, & Mt. Norquay Resorts Opening Day Report SkiBig3‘s three world-class ski resorts of Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay are open for the 2025-26 ski season. Banff Sunshine opened on November 2, making it the first ski resort in Canada to open for the season. Lake Louise Ski Resort kicked off its season on Tuesday, November 4, and Mt Norquay started its 100th season on Saturday, November […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | November 11, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Impressions from Opening Day at Banff Sunshine—Canada’s First Resort to Open for 2025-26 Banff Sunshine, Alberta, kicked off the ski season in Canada, becoming the first resort to open when lifts started spinning on Sunday, November 2. Related: Banff Sunshine Becomes First Canadian Ski Resort to Open for 2025-26 After receiving 45 centimeters (or more than a foot) of snow last week, the SkiBig3 resort announced on the weekend that it would start […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | November 2, 2025 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine Becomes First Canadian Ski Resort to Open for 2025-26 Winter is arriving early in the Canadian Rockies, as Banff Sunshine has announced that it will open on Sunday, November 2. The SkiBig3 resort was scheduled to open on November 7, but thanks to recent snowfalls, it is announcing its earliest opening ever. The Alberta ski area will also be the first resort in Canada to spin its lifts for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 2, 2025 0 Comments
SkiBig3 Announces Opening Dates, Updates, & Events at its Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, & Mt. Norquay Resorts The 2025–26 season in Banff and Lake Louise is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, with major on-mountain upgrades, new terrain openings, milestone celebrations, a new in-room rental fitting service, and world-class wellness experiences. From Canada’s only heated bubble chairlifts to the debut of Richardson’s Ridge and Mt. Norquay’s 100th anniversary, SkiBig3 continues to elevate the […] Industry News Press Release | October 3, 2025 0 Comments
Summer Snow Blankets Banff Sunshine Village, AB Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, shared images of summer snow on its social media channels on Thursday, July 10, as unseasonable flakes brought winter back to the Canadian Rockies–if only for a few hours. The midday post showed snow on the upper reaches of Goat’s Eye Mountain. “Meanwhile on the top of Goat’s Eye… Yep, this is a LIVE shot from […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 14, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] 10″ of Snow Blankets Banff Sunshine Village, AB, on First Day of Summer Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, experienced rare summer snow on June 21, marking the first day of summer with a fresh layer of powder. The unseasonal snow fell across the resort early Saturday morning while much of southern Alberta braced for heavy rain and wind. Related: [PHOTOS] Summer Snow Surprises Palisades Tahoe, CA | Trail Runners Evacuated Off the Mountain Sunshine […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 22, 2025 1 Comment
Spring Skiing Thrives at Banff Sunshine Village, AB, After Record Snowfall Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, has wrapped up its snowiest March in eight years, with a remarkable 167 cm (65 inches) of fresh snow. This milestone sets the stage for an unforgettable spring ski season at Canada’s highest ski resort, which boasts an extended season running until May 19, 2025. Related: Huge March Snowfall Sets Banff Sunshine Village, AB, Up for […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 8, 2025 0 Comments
Huge March Snowfall Sets Banff Sunshine Village, AB, Up for Some of North America’s Best Spring Skiing Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, is experiencing an extraordinary March, with snowfall totals reaching an impressive 46 inches (117 centimeters) since the month began. The recent storms—12 inches of snow in the last week, and 185″ (470 centimeters) all season—have significantly boosted the resort’s snowpack, which is now 70 inches (177 centimeters). Related: Banff Sunshine, AB, Offers 2,000 Extra Skiable Minutes […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine, AB, Offers 2,000 Extra Skiable Minutes in Spring Season Extension Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, is gearing up for an exceptional spring skiing season, offering extended lift hours and prime snow conditions. Starting March 15, 2025, all 12 lifts operate from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, with the Jackrabbit lift running until 5:00 p.m. This extension adds over 2,000 bonus skiable minutes to the season, lasting until the iconic Slush […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 19, 2025 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine Village, AB, Unveils Spring Pass and Extended Lift Hours Banff Sunshine Village, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, has announced its highly anticipated Spring Pass for the 2025 season. The pass offers unlimited access to what many consider Canada’s premier spring skiing destination from March 8 to May 19, 2025. Related: Year of the Snake Slithers onto Ski Slopes at Banff Sunshine Village, AB The resort has […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 6, 2025 0 Comments
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