The Mountains Are Calling

When the snow melts and the flowers bloom, Sunshine Village packs up the skis and snowboards, but its doors remain open. Hop aboard Banff’s biggest gondola and experience what summer at 7,000 feet in Sunshine Village looks like. 

Take in incredible summer mountain vistas

Ride the Standish Chairlift to over 8,000 feet and enjoy mountain views like no other. This kind of elevation offers 360-degree views of the Canadian Rockies, and Standish is the only chairlift with sightseeing access to three alpine lakes. 

Hike among the greenery and wildflowers on hosted trail walks through Sunshine Meadows — accessible for mountain lovers of all abilities. Breathe in the fresh alpine air, enjoy the serenity of the mountains and learn about the surrounding peaks, wildlife and history from your guide or at the Sunshine Meadows Interpretive Center. On the Standish Viewing Deck, enjoy more phenomenal alpine views.

7,000 feet above ordinary

Turn in for the night on top of the world at Sunshine Mountain Lodge. Nestled high in the iconic Canadian Rockies, the mountain-top lodge delivers luxurious rooms surrounded by breathtaking scenery. In fact, Sunshine Mountain Lodge is the ONLY high-alpine hotel in Banff National Park. It offers casual and fine dining, the area’s largest hot tub and family-friendly activities.

Spend a relaxing night amid the alpine peaks, under a clear sky full of stars so you’re ready to enjoy another day of nature’s best, just steps from your room.

Learn more at banffsunshinemeadows.com.

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