Banff Sunshine is known for plenty of snow and great slope conditions and is thus awarded in the “snow coverage“ category. Due to snow farming, a long season (November – May) with great snow coverage is guaranteed, as natural snow is harvested with the aid of plastic snow fences that protect snow from alpine gusts that would otherwise blow it off the peak.
Thanks to its unique location on the Continental Divide at 2,200 metres, Sunshine Village not only is a very popular ski resort because it offers the longest winter season in North America, it also boasts champagne powder at its best. So, no matter which part of Banff Sunshine you are skiing, it is not difficult to find skiable off-piste areas due to the huge amounts of champagne powder.