Author: Banff Sunshine Village

BANFF, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / November 3, 2025 / Banff Sunshine Village officially opened yesterday morning, Sunday, November 2, making it the first ski resort in Canada to welcome skiers and riders for the 2025/26 winter season. This potentially marks the earliest opening in the resort’s 98-year history. This year’s opening for Banff Sunshine Village is about a week earlier than both their anticipated opening day and last season’s opening day.

On Sunday, guests were encouraged to hit the slopes dressed in their Halloween costume. Strawberry Express and the Learning Area opened for skiers and snowboarders. All terrain of Strawberry Express is open, including the 7-feature terrain park with two jib lines – one small and one medium.

“It is so exciting to be the first ski resort in the country to open for the season,” shares Kendra Scurfield, VP of Communications at Banff Sunshine Village. “This is the earliest opening in our corporate memory – We are thrilled to welcome back skiers and snowboarders for another incredible season at Sunshine!”

To celebrate the early opening, Banff Sunshine Village invited guests to show their love for the Blue Jays by wearing a jersey or celebrating the spooky season with a Halloween costume. The Banff Sunshine Village team was onsite handing out $10 vouchers to those in costume or showing their Jays’ spirit. Over 100 vouchers were given away to happy skiers and snowboarders.

Located in Banff National Park, Banff Sunshine Village is known for having one of North America’s longest ski season. Just last week, Banff Sunshine was named SKI magazine’s Top 30 Resorts in the West and number 2 overall in the magazine prestigious reader’s poll for the second year in a roll. The resort features over 3,300 acres of skiable terrain spread across three mountains and 137 runs, featuring what is often called Canada’s Best Snow.

Early season ticket pricing is in effect until the resort opens more fully. Information on terrain and mountain updates can be found on the resort’s Instagram (@sunshinevillage) and Facebook (Banff Sunshine Village). A proud member of both Mountain Collective Pass and IKON Pass, for more details on Banff Sunshine Village, its offerings and how to purchase a lift ticket or a season pass, visit skibanff.com.

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About Banff Sunshine Village:

Perched at 7,000 feet (2,133 meters) above sea level, Banff Sunshine Village is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park. Renowned for its all-natural snow, this world-class resort attracts skiers and snowboarders from around the globe during its impressive seven-month winter season, running from mid-November to late May. Come late June, the landscape transforms as summer arrives at Banff Sunshine Meadows, where Alberta’s native wildflowers blanket hundreds of pristine, protected alpine acres in a vibrant display of color. From carving turns on Canada’s Best Snow in the winter to hiking through breathtaking mountain meadows in the summer, Banff Sunshine offers an unparalleled year-round escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

For press inquiries, please contact:

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Kendra Scurfield
VP of Marketing, Brand and Communications
kscurfield@skibanff.com
+1-403-830-7946

Buse Kayar
busek@accessnewswire.com

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BANFF, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / SKI Magazine announced the results of its Annual Readers Poll of ‘The 30 Best Ski Resorts in the West,’ with Banff Sunshine Village ranking as top Canadian resort and #2 resort overall.

Throughout the ski industry, SKI Magazine’s annual Resort’s Poll Reader’s Choice is considered the pinnacle of resort operation excellence. Each year, SKI Magazine invites readers across North America to rank their favourite ski destinations in its Reader Resort Survey, which gathers nearly 20,000 responses. Through the survey resorts are evaluated by skiers across 17 different criteria including core metrics like snow quality, and grooming and guest services to lighter elements like lodging, nightlife, and après-ski experiences. For a resort to make the list a minimum number of survey responses is required. For Banff Sunshine, the Alberta resort has now landed in Ski Mag’s top 5 resorts in north America for 4 consecutive winters. Over the past four years, Banff Sunshine has inched their way up, one spot at a time from #5 in 2022 to #2 in 2026. The full list of winners is available at: skimag.com.

“All I can say is THANK YOU SKI Magazine readers! Making SKI Magazine’s annual 30 Best in The West is something we strive for – by focusing on delivering the best guest experience possible throughout resort. Making the top 5, 4 out of the past 5 years in a row – is as sweet as the deepest powder we’ve every skied – coming in at #2 is literally the cherry on top,” shares Kendra Scurfield, VP of Communications at Banff Sunshine Village. “The annual readers’ poll is the industry’s most respected resort rankings. Our inclusion highlights the team effort and dedication to bringing the magic of Banff Sunshine to life. As a resort it’s our mission to deliver the best guest experience we can through a fun and safe experience. The accolade inspires us to keep working to wow our guests in all we do.”

Located in Banff National Park, Banff Sunshine Village is known for having one of North America’s longest ski seasons, offering ski-in/ski-out accommodations and world-class runs spanning three mountains of diverse terrain, featuring what’s often called Canada’s Best Snow. The resort has long been an innovator in the Canadian ski space, being the first resort to allow Snowboarding back in 1998, investing in a fleet of modern lifts including Canada’s first heated lift, Teepee Town LX, and the all new Super Angel Luxury Express featuring evo technology – the first of it’s kind in North America. This marks the resort’s fourth year being voted one of the world’s top 5 ski destinations, and the second consecutive year on the podium. In 2024/25, Banff Sunshine Village ranked third in North America.

The Annual Readers Poll of The 30 Best Ski Resorts in the West are published on skimag.com.

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About Banff Sunshine Village:

Perched at 7,000 feet (2,133 meters) above sea level, Banff Sunshine Village is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park. Renowned for its all-natural snow, this world-class resort attracts skiers and snowboarders from around the globe during its impressive seven-month winter season, running from mid-November to late May. Come late June, the landscape transforms as summer arrives at Banff Sunshine Meadows, where Alberta’s native wildflowers blanket hundreds of pristine, protected alpine acres in a vibrant display of color. From carving turns on Canada’s Best Snow in the winter to hiking through breathtaking mountain meadows in the summer, Banff Sunshine offers an unparalleled year-round escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

For press inquiries, please contact:

Kendra Scurfield
Banff Sunshine Village
kscurfield@skibanff.com

Buse Kayar
busek@accessnewswire.com

SOURCE: Banff Sunshine Village

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BANFF, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / October 8, 2025 / “Condé Nast Traveler” announced today the results of its Annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Banff Sunshine Village recognized as the #2 Ski Resort in Canada and the top-ranked ski resort in Alberta.

“Condé Nast Traveler” received more than 757,000 survey responses from readers across the United States, rating their travel experiences worldwide. The Reader’s Choice Awards, the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolades, remain a leading benchmark of excellence and recognition of global travel. The full list of winners can be found here.

“Being ranked among Canada’s top ski resorts is exciting for every member of our team,” shares Kendra Scurfield, VP of Communications at Banff Sunshine Village. “This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication that go into creating top-tier and memorable experiences for our guests and motivates us to keep raising the bar each season.”

Located in Banff National Park, Banff Sunshine Village is known for having one of North America’s longest ski seasons, offering ski-in/ski-out accommodations and world-class runs spanning three mountains of diverse terrain, featuring what’s often called Canada’s Best Snow. This marks the resort’s second consecutive year being voted one of the world’s top ski destinations. In 2024, Banff Sunshine Village ranked third in North America.

The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on “Condé Nast Traveler’s” website at cntraveler.com/rca and featured in the November issue.

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About Banff Sunshine Village:

Perched at 7,000 feet (2,133 meters) above sea level, Banff Sunshine Village is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park. Renowned for its all-natural snow, this world-class resort attracts skiers and snowboarders from around the globe during its impressive seven-month winter season, running from mid-November to late May. Come late June, the landscape transforms as summer arrives at Banff Sunshine Meadows, where Alberta’s native wildflowers blanket hundreds of pristine, protected alpine acres in a vibrant display of color. From carving turns on Canada’s Best Snow in the winter to hiking through breathtaking mountain meadows in the summer, Banff Sunshine offers an unparalleled year-round escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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