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  • Banff Sunshine Village is Canada’s First Ski Resort Open for the 2025/26 Season

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    BANFF, Alberta, November 3, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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    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:

    Contact Information

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

    Buse Kayar
    busek@accessnewswire.com

    Source: Banff Sunshine Village

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  • Banff Sunshine Village Ranked Among Ski Magazine’s Top Three Ski Resorts in the West

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    BANFF, Alberta, October 30, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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    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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  • Super Angel Luxury Express is Open for Skiing and Riding at Banff Sunshine Village!

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    Online, December 11, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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    On November 16th, Banff Sunshine Village made history as the famed Canadian Rockies resort celebrated the grand opening of Super Angel Luxury Express. Banff Sunshine’s Super Angel LX is North America’s first six-passenger, heated bucket seat, bubble lift that features Leitner-Poma’s EVO technology and a direct drive motor.

    Voted Ski Magazine’s overall satisfaction winner in the magazine’s annual reader’s poll, this winter at Banff Sunshine Village, skiers and snowboarders can now enjoy the cold smoke powder in between hot rides. The Banff resort is now home to two heated, luxury chairlifts, Super Angel LX and Teepee Town LX.

    The world-class Canadian ski and snowboard resort proudly welcomes its new six-passenger, luxury, heated chairlift, Super Angel LX to its Rocky Mountain slopes. The new chairlift is the first of its kind in North America to feature premium Leitner-Poma EVO technology, providing guests with a smoother, faster and quieter ride up Lookout Mountain.

    Hundreds gathered for Super Angel’s first flight, including three-time Olympian and Crazy Canuk Dave Irwin, Olympic Medalist Rachael Karker, Banff Sunshine’s President & CEO Ralph Scurfield, and Leitner-Poma of America President, Daren Cole.

    “The Super Angel lift is a truly amazing project. The success of the build is a testament to the long-standing partnership between Banff Sunshine and Leitner-Poma of America,” shared Daren Cole, Leitner-Poma of America President.

    Prior to the boarding of the first chair, Elders from the Chiniki, Goodstoney, and Bearspaw First Nation performed a blessing to protect the chair and thank the land. Immediately following the blessing, the ribbon was cut, and Super Angel’s first chair carrying Ralph Scurfield and family members embarked on its maiden flight. This marked the start of Super Angel LX’s inaugural ride with a ribbon-cutting, leading the Scurfield family up Super Angel LX’s first ascent.

    “Transforming Banff Sunshine Village into a world-class resort has taken a generation that started in 1988 with the construction of Angel Express, the Canadian Rockies first high-speed chairlift. Over the past 35 years, every improvement to the resort has been with the goal of running a world-class ski and snowboard resort worthy of its location in Banff National Park, Canada’s first National Park. It’s our belief that Super Angel LX will improve the guest experience for all. At Banff Sunshine, we are grateful to all our partners including Leitner-Poma who has built 8 of our 12 lifts, and to our community of passionate winter enthusiasts,” shares Ralph Scurfield, Banff Sunshine Village President & CEO.

    In the spirit of the heaves, guests celebrating the grand opening of Super Angel LX were given light blue angel wings to wear as they flew up North America’s nicest lift. Super Angel Luxury Express raises the bar for guest experience. With two heated chairlifts at Sunshine Village, skiers and snowboarders of all levels are able to stay warm as the enjoy more thrills on the slopes. The resort anticipates that Super Angel LX, will be flying for the next 38 years.

    About Banff Sunshine Village: Located 7,200 feet above sea level (2,133 meters) high on the continental divide in the Canadian Rockies you’ll find Banff Sunshine Village. The world-class mountain resort offers skiers and snowboarders over 3,580 acres of skiable terrain across three mountains. The resort is home to Banff National Park’s only ski-in, ski-out hotel, Sunshine Mountain Lodge. Voted Ski Magazine’s best Canadian Resort for 2024, Banff Sunshine Village is famous for being home to: Canada’s Best Snow, Canada’s hottest lifts, and Canada’s longest non-glacial ski and snowboard season. Guests of the resort marvel at the resort’s immersive mountain scenery, and family-friendly atmosphere. The Banff resort is now open daily until May 19th, 2025 for the 2024/25 ski and snowboard season.

    For more information about the Super Angel Luxury Express and Banff Sunshine Village, contact Kendra Scurfield at kscurfield@skibanff.com, or call 403-830-7946.

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    Source: Banff Sunshine Village

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  • Super Angel LX, Now Flying at Banff Sunshine Village

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    BANFF, Alberta, November 16, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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    Saturday, November 16th, will go down in ski history as the start of a new Super Era at popular Canadian Rocky Mountain ski and snowboard resort Banff Sunshine Village, thanks to the grand opening of Super Angel LX, the first Leitner-Poma EVO technology, high speed, six-passenger, heated bubble lift to be built in North America.

    The new six-passenger, Super Angel Luxury Express replaces a four-passenger highspeed quad chair that was initially built in 1988. At the time, Angel Express made history as the first high-speed quad built in the Canadian Rockies. Like its predecessor, the new Super Angel six-passenger, high-speed chair will change how skiers and snowboarders enjoy winter in the Canadian Rockies with features like heated bucket seats, individual footrests, and a spacious yellow bubble. Built by Leitner-Poma of America, Super Angel was designed for comfort. The lift features proprietary EVO technology. This technology promises a smoother, quieter, and more comfortable ride.

    The new Super Angel LX is the resort’s second heated lift. The new Super Angel will fly skiers and snowboarders up a vertical gain of 1,244 ft (roughly the height of the Empire State Building) in just over five minutes. Passengers aboard the new Super Angel LX fly at 5.08 meters per second comfortably in heated, cushioned seats, all under a bright yellow protective cover. Soaring 2,400 passengers per hour, Super Angel LX’s 74 bubble chairs significantly reduce lift line wait times, providing guests with more time to carve up the 3,358 skiable acres on the slopes of Sunshine Village. 

    “At Banff Sunshine, everything we do, we do to improve the guest experience. It is our goal to operate a resort worthy of our location in Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park. The decision to replace Angel Express with Super Angel Luxury Express was a decision to improve the guest experience for skiers and snowboarders at Banff Sunshine. Super Angel is our marquee lift, with terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.” – Ralph Scurfield, CEO/President Banff Sunshine Village.

    Proudly independent, Banff Sunshine Village has been Canadian family owned and operated since 1981. The resort operates under the axiom of safety, service, fun, and continuous improvement. Popular for its natural snow, diverse terrain, and fleet of modern lifts, Banff Sunshine Village offers an equitable split of ski and snowboard runs ranging from beginner to expert.

    Super Angel Luxury Express is Sunshine Village’s second heated chairlift in its fleet of nine lifts, spanning 3,358 acres across three mountains – Lookout Mountain, Goat’s Eye Mountain, and Mount Standish. The resort is part of the Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective Pass, and SkiBig3 Pass.

    About Banff Sunshine Village: Located 7,000 feet above sea level (2,133 meters) lives Banff Sunshine Village, nestled between the peaks of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park. The world-class resort is known for its all-natural snow, complete with breathtaking alpine scenery and family-friendly atmosphere during its seven-month-long winter season, spanning from mid-November to late May. The fully serviced Canadian Rockies resort opened its 2024/25 winter season on November 8th, 2024.

    For more information about the 2024/25 Sunshine Super Card and winter at Banff Sunshine Village, contact Kendra Scurfield at kscurfield@skibanff.com, or call 403-830-7946.

    Source: Banff Sunshine Village

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