Sunshine Village
Banff · Alberta · Canada
1,070m
Vertical Drop
137
Runs
12
Lifts
1,358 ha
Skiable Area
900 cm
Avg Snowfall
Nov 2025 – May 2026
Season
Nearby town
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About
Located on the continental divide in Banff National Park, Sunshine Village receives more natural snow than any other Canadian resort. High elevation with Canada's longest non-glacial season. Part of SkiBig3.
Terrain & Mountain Profile
Run Breakdown
Summit
2,730m
Base
1,660m
Vertical Drop
1,070m
Lift Breakdown
1
Gondolas
8
Chairlifts
3
Surface Lifts
Employment & Recruitment
Estimated Seasonal Staff
500–800
Main Employers
- Sunshine Village (Resorts of the Canadian Rockies)
- Sunshine Mountain Lodge
Common Seasonal Jobs
Languages Required
- Visa Requirements
- Working Holiday Visa (IEC).
- Recruitment Timeline
- Hiring begins August–September.
Worker Amenities & Living
Staff Housing Available
- Cost of Living
- CAD $350–$500/week
- Public Transport
- Free staff shuttle from Banff. Public Roam bus available.
Staff Perks
- Free season pass
- SkiBig3 access
- On-mountain accommodation
- Staff meals
- Pro deals
Local Life & Community
- Après & Nightlife
- Mad Trapper's Saloon on-mountain. Banff (20min) for full nightlife.
- Healthcare
- On-mountain first aid. Banff Mineral Springs Hospital (20min).
- Shops & Services
- Minimal on-mountain. Banff has full services.
- International Community
- International workers based in Banff. Large WHV community.
Outdoor Activities (Non-Ski)
Nearby Towns
Banff
8 km awayA stunning national park town in the Canadian Rockies. Base for Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt Norquay. One of the world's most beautiful mountain towns with incredible wildlife and scenery.
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Nov 2025 – May 2026
Climate & Snow
- Winter Temps
- -18°C to -6°C
- Snow Reliability
- high
- Snowmaking
- 0% of runs
- Avg Snowfall
- 900 cm/yr
Location
51.0784°N, -115.7749°W
Nearest town: Banff