Ski resort with 3,300 acres, long non-glacial season, heated lift
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"Much larger than Norquay, this mountain boasts the region’s longest season—typically early November to late May—where I could even ski the Continental Divide, with the option to stay slopeside at Sunshine Mountain Lodge, the only ski-in, ski-out hotel in Banff National Park." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Just a 20-minute drive from Banff and sitting on the Continental Divide at 7,200 feet, Sunshine offers uninterrupted mountain views across more than 3,300 acres with cruisers off the Strawberry Express and world-famous freeride zones like Wild West and Delirium Dive; it also enjoys one of Canada’s longest non-glacial seasons and debuts the Super Angel heated bubble lift this season." - Jen Murphy

"Recognized in our Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 as one of the Top 5 ski resorts in Canada, this resort earned a score of 90.91." - Condé Nast Traveler

"These Canadian Rockies resorts offer extended ski seasons with events like Shake the Lake and new guided spring tours, set against breathtaking mountain backdrops."

"Collectively known as SkiBig3, these Canadian resorts provide a variety of slopes and stunning natural beauty in the Canadian Rockies."