Rock Isle Lake, July Flower Season.
It’s official—Sunshine Village has opened its 8-person gondola, Standish high-speed quad chairlift and for the first time ever, the Sunshine Mountain Lodge for hiking, sightseeing and staying in the summer of 2017! Beat the Banff crowds and stay 7,000 ft. above ordinary at Sunshine Village.
Ride the Standish Express Sightseeing Chairlift to over 2,400 m (7,875 feet) – the highest Gondola / Chairlift access sightseeing elevation in the Banff and Lake Louise area – and experience 360-degree views of the Rocky Mountains that surround you. From there, catch even more breathtaking scenery from the Standish Viewing Deck and take in the view of the three high-alpine lakes: Laryx, Grizzly and Rock Isle.
Be sure to grab lunch and a cold beverage at the infamous Mad Trapper’s Smokehouse or opt to take a picnic lunch.
In the evening, once the lift and gondola close, enjoy dinner in the Chimney Corner restaurant then go for a soak in our 40-person hot pool (the highest in the Banff/Lake Louise area at 7,200 feet!). Afterward, lay your head down in one of the Sunshine Mountain Lodge, a boutique style lodge with 84 rooms, all with breathtaking views and modern amenities. The Sunshine Mountain Lodge is truly a unique, luxurious, wilderness resort!
View from Rock Isle Junction
Sunshine Mountain Lodge
Stay 7,000 feet above ordinary in a luxury wilderness resort at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge.
Open June 30 – September 24, 2017.
Choose your own room style. Booking packages offered. For more information click the book now button below.
Sightseeing Gondola and Standish Chairlift
Ride the Gondola up to the alpine Sunshine Village.
Friday to Monday, June 30 to September 24, 8:00 to18:00. Please note: last ride up at 17:00 and last ride down at 18:00.
Standish Express Sightseeing Chairlift
Operates 7 days a week, June 30 to September 24. 8:15 to 17:15 p.m. Please note: last ride up at 16:30 p.m. and last ride down at 17:00 p.m.
GONDOLA PACKAGES
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FRIDAY to MONDAY
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Adult
(Ages 16+)
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Child
(Ages 6-15)
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Infant
(Ages 0-5)
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Gondola & Standish Express Sightseeing Chairlift Roundtrip Package
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$42 CAD
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$21 CAD
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FREE
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Town of Banff to Sunshine
Bus Shuttle (Roundtrip)
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$12 CAD
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$12 CAD
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FREE
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*Above prices do not include GST. Please note: No pets are allowed on the Gondola.
View of Rock Isle and Laryx Lakes from the Standish Viewing Deck.
Scenic Alpine Shuttle
From the Gondola Base Area, visitors can take a round-trip scenic bus ride up to the alpine Village.
Tuesday to Thursday, Summer Season: July 4 to August 31. Larch Season: September 5 to September 24. 8:00 to 18:00 p.m.
SCENIC ALPINE SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
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TUESDAY to THURSDAY
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Up every ½ hour on the hour and half past the hour, 8:00 – 18:00.
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Down every ½ hour on the hour and half past the hour, 8:30 - 18:30.
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SCENIC ALPINE SHUTTLE PACKAGES
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TUESDAY to THURSDAY
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Adult
(Ages 16+)
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Child
(Ages 6-15)
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Infant
(Ages 0-5)
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Scenic Alpine Shuttle & Standish Express Sightseeing Chairlift Roundtrip Package
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$35 CAD
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$19 CAD
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FREE
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Town of Banff to Sunshine
Bus Shuttle (Roundtrip)
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$12 CAD
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$12 CAD
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FREE
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*Above prices do not include GST. Please note: No pets are allowed on the Scenic Alpine Shuttle.
Banff to Sunshine Shuttle Service
Shuttle Bus Picking-up in Banff at various locations between 7:00 – 17:45.
Guests must be at pick-up location 5 minutes prior to pick-up time.
Returns to Banff operate between 8:00 – 18:30.
For Group bookings of 15 or, please call our 1-877-542-2633.
BANFF TO SUNSHINE SHUTTLE SERVICE SCHEDULE
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June 30, 2017 to September 24, 2017 – 7 DAYS A WEEK
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Town of Banff to Sunshine Base Area – Shuttle Service Schedule
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Bus Route #1
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Banff to Sunshine Base area Schedule Number
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#1
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#2
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#3
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#4
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#5
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#6
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#7
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#8
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1.1 Fairmont Banff Springs
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7:00
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8:30
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10:00
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11:30
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13:00
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14:30
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16:00
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17:30
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1.2 Mount Royal
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7:10
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8:40
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10:10
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11:40
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13:10
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14:40
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16:10
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17:40
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1.3 Homestead Inn
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7:12
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8:42
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10:12
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11:42
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13:12
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14:42
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16:12
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17:42
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1.4 Brewster Bus Depot
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7:15
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8:45
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10:15
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11:45
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13:15
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14:45
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16:15
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17:45
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Bus Route #2
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Banff to Sunshine Base Area Schedule Number
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#1
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#2
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#3
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#4
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#5
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#6
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#7
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#8
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2.1 Rundlestone Lodge
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7:00
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8:30
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10:00
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11:30
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13:00
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14:30
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16:00
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17:30
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2.2 Delta Royal Canadian Lodge
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7:03
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8:33
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10:03
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11:33
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13:03
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14:33
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16:03
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17:33
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2.3 High Country Inn
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7:05
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8:35
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10:05
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11:35
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13:05
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14:35
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16:05
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17:35
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2.4 Ptarmigan
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7:10
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8:40
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10:10
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11:40
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13:10
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14:40
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16:10
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17:40
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2.5 Train Station
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7:15
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8:45
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10:15
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11:45
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13:15
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14:45
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16:15
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17:45
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Sunshine Base Area return to Town of Banff – Shuttle Service Schedule
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#1
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#2
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#3
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#4
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#5
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#6
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#7
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# 8
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On the return, load in Bus Routes #1 or #2 to be dropped off at your hotel in Banff
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8:00
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9:30
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11:00
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12:30
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14:00
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15:30
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17:00
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18:30
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BANFF TO SUNSHINE SHUTTLE SERVICE PRICES
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JUNE 30 to SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
7 DAYS A WEEK
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Adult
(Ages 16+)
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Child
(Ages 6-15)
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Infant
(Ages 0-5)
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Town of Banff to Sunshine
Bus Shuttle (Roundtrip)
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$12 CAD
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$12 CAD
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FREE
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*Above prices do not include GST. Please note: No pets are allowed on Shuttle bus.
Great Continental Divide Cairn at the unloading zone at the top of Standish Express Sightseeing Chairlift.
Sunshine Meadows
Banff Sunshine Meadows Trail Map
Culinary Offerings
Whether you’re staying, hiking or sightseeing, you’re sure to work up an appetite. Be sure to stop by one of our 6 food and beverage outlets in the Alpine Village, including 4 full-service restaurants and bars. Grab a coffee and a pastry from the Java Lift Alpine Patisserie, a cold beverage and a BBQ burger on at the Mad Trapper’s Smokehouse outside deck or sit down for Canadian fare at Chimney Corner Fireside Dining or Eagle's Nest Canadian Bistro located in the Sunshine Mountain Lodge. With menus full of unique delectable eats at every venue, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your hunger and clench your thirst.
FIRST TRACKS CAFÉ
Located on the main floor of the Creekside Lodge at the Gondola Base area, the First Tracks Café is the perfect place to stop and grab something for the trip up - whether a breakfast bagel & coffee a panini, sandwich or a cookie. Your can also finish your day with a cold beer.
JAVA LIFT PATISSERIE
Relax and enjoy a hand-crafted Starbucks beverage mountain-side at the Java Lift Patisserie featuring sweet and savoury crepe options and house-made panini sandwiches. You’ll find us at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge, just steps from the Standish Express Sightseeing Chairlift in the Village.
MAD TRAPPER’S SMOKEHOUSE & BBQ DECK
Built in 1928 as a cabin for Canadian Pacific railway workers, the CP cabin, as it was called back then, has served as a hotel, a ski lodge and now a bar and restaurant. Be sure to take some time to explore all the timeless photos and artifacts from a time long ago. You’ll feel as though you’re a part of history when you walk through the doors. A full food and drink menu is available 10:00 – 24:00 (midnight), 7 days a week and features weekend BBQs from 11:00 until 16:00, Fridays to Mondays.
CHIMNEY CORNER FIRESIDE DINING
It’s hard to imagine a better way to relax and indulge in the mountain surroundings than in this room. With large bay windows and two wood-burning fireplaces, it's the perfect location to sit back and enjoy food, fun, and family. Enjoy a cocktail on the outdoor terrace. A full continental menu is available all day. Reservations are not required nor accepted. The Chimney Corner Fireside Dining is located on the mezzanine level of Sunshine Mountain Lodge.
EAGLE'S NEST CANADIAN BISTRO
Experience upscale dining in a true mountain lodge atmosphere with majestic views of Lookout Mountain. Located on the mezzanine level of Sunshine Mountain Lodge, the Eagle's Nest is spacious enough to host large gatherings or can be an intimate setting for a romantic evening. The restaurant features dinner menus with such specialties as bison, salmon and AAA Alberta beef. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly recommended for picturesque window tables.
RETAIL OFFERINGS
Forgot to bring sunscreen or a hat or looking for a souvenir to take home? We’ve got you covered with retails stores one at the Gondola Base area, one at the Sunshine Meadows Interpretive Center and one on the main level of the Sunshine Mountain Lodge.
DAYCARE
Daycare - Closed during the Summer.
Create memorable bonds and enhance team-building skills with Sunshine Village’s corporate and social group rates. Just 1.5 hours from Calgary’s urban center, the resort offers an invigorating day getaway in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Explore Sunshine Meadows’ varied paths then head back to the Village to enjoy an outdoor picnic and great conversation. Customizable programs and dining options are available to help deliver the perfect event.
More Info
Hours of Operation
June 30 to September 24 (unless otherwise stated)
LIFTS & TRANSPORTATION
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Gondola
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June 30 to September 4
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Friday to Monday
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8:00 – 18:00
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Alpine Shuttle
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June 30 to August 31
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Tuesday to Thursday
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8:00 – 18:00
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September 5 to September 24
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Daily
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8:00 – 18:00
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Standish Chairlift
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June 30 to September 24
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Daily
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8:00 – 17:00
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
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GONDOLA BASE AREA
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First Tracks Café
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Main Floor
Creekside Lodge
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Daily
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7:30 – 18:30
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ALPINE VILLAGE AREA (On-Mountain)
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Java Lift Alpine Patisserie
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Main Floor,
Sunshine Mountain Lodge
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Daily
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7:30 – 17:00
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Chimney Corner Fireside Dining
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Mezzanine,
Sunshine Mountain Lodge
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Daily
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7:00 – 22:00
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Eagle’s Nest Canadian Bistro
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Mezzanine,
Sunshine Mountain Lodge
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Daily
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7:00 – 22:00
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Mad Trapper’s Smokehouse
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Main Floor,
Old Sunshine Lodge
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Daily
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10:00 – 24:00
(midgnight)
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BBQ Outside Deck
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Main Floor,
Old Sunshine Lodge
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Friday to Monday
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11:00 – 16:00
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RETAIL STORES
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GONDOLA BASE AREA
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Creekside Retail Store
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2nd Floor,
Creekside Lodge
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Daily
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7:45 – 18:15
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ALPINE VILLAGE AREA (On-Mountain)
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Monarch Sports Store
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Main Floor,
Sunshine Mountain Lodge
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Daily
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14:00 – 20:00
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Sunshine Sports Store
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Main Floor,
Sunshine Meadows
Interpretive Center
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Daily
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8:00 – 18:00
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OTHER SERVICES
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GONDOLA BASE AREA
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Sunshine Mountain Lodge
Check-In Desk
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Main Floor,
Creekside Lodge
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Daily
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7:45 – 18:00
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Guest Services Desk
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2nd Floor,
Creekside Lodge
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Daily
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7:45 – 18:30
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Group and Tour Operators Desk
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2nd Floor,
Bourgeau Lodge
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Daily
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7:45 – 18:15
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ALPINE VILLAGE AREA (On-Mountain)
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Sunshine Mountain Lodge
Front Desk
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Main Floor,
Sunshine Mountain Lodge
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Daily
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24hrs.
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Villa Information Desk
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Main Floor,
Sunshine Meadows Interpretive Center
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Daily
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8:00 – 18:00
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Sunshine Meadows Interpretive Center
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Main Floor,
Sunshine Meadows Interpretive Center
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Daily
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8:00 – 20:00
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View of Laryx Lake.
Getting Here
The Sunshine Summer Gondola is located 8 Km (5 miles) West of Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway and 7 Km (4.4 miles) up the Sunshine Access Road to our parking lot.
- 16 Km (10 miles) or 16 minutes West of Banff.
- 45 Km (28 miles) or 30 minutes East of Lake Louise Village.
- 30 Km (19 miles) or 30 minutes West of Canmore.
- 132 Km (85 miles) or 1.5 hours West of Calgary.
