After a record good year in the Canadian Rockies Banff Sunshine will re-open in mid-June for 16 more ski days.
(Photo: Courtesy of Banff Sunshine Village)
Published May 27, 2026 12:10PM
Looking for last licks on the 2025-’26 season? You’re in luck.
After a record snow year in the Canadian Rockies brought in almost 400 inches (the resort averages about 365 inches a season), Banff Sunshine is giving summer skiers another go-around.
The resort, which closed in mid-May, will reopen June 20 (conditions permitting) and remain open through July 5. As of now, one lift, the Strawberry Express, will spin daily, though specific open trails have not yet been announced. There will also be a terrain park open, but features are still TBD.
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Best of all, hours of operation will mirror those of a regular ski day, so you can ski bell to bell while perfecting your boot tan. The gondola from the parking lot will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and chairs will spin from 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Many on-mountain concessions will also be open, and we can’t think of a better way to après than under the summer sun. That said, keep in mind that many amenities will be scaled down, with ski school, rental shops, and daycare all closed.
Skiers with a 2026-’27 Sunshine Season Pass, SkiBig3 Season Pass, Rocky Mountain Passport, or guests staying at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge can ski for free. Skiers with a 2025-’26 Sunshine Season Pass, SkiBig3 Season Pass, Rocky Mountain Passport, 2025-’26 or 2026-’27 Ikon Pass are eligible for 50 percent off lift tickets.
Window rates are a flat $80 for adults, $50 for youth ages 13-17 and seniors, $30 for children ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under.
Typical summer activities, hiking, or sightseeing will not be offered until July 6. For more information and to keep up with terrain openings, check out Banff Sunshine’s official summer ski page.
