Sunshine Village is constantly coming up with new activities to enrich your stay at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge. For latest on after-hours activities, please check with Front Desk. Among the current and upcoming activities are::
- Snowshoe tour of the Village :(weekly, starting Dec. 17) A one-hour snowshoe hike begins outside the lodge lobby and winds its way up the mountain to offer spectacular views of the village below. Then gather round a bonfire to hear tidbits of history, facts and folklore. Snowshoes provided. December 17(6:00pm) December 24(5:00pm) with hot chocolate and bonfire.
- Tobogganing: Ride down our specially constructed toboggan run in the village on-board traditional maple wood toboggans. It's the perfect après ski activity for the family. December 17 (6:00pm) December 24 (5:00pm) December 26, 28, 30 & 31 (6:00pm)
- Trivia Night: Test your skill in a variety of topics from music to movies, and politics to people. Great prizes for winning teams.
- Interpretive Talk: : Local experts lead an evening of discovery about the history and environmental significance of Banff National Park.
- Bonfire and Star-gazing: Sit around a roaring fire and share stories and songs with the guests and staff. From our remote paradise, you’ll be amazed with the night sky.
- Board Games: We keep a supply of favourite board games, including Monopoly, Scrabble, Clue and Risk.
- Movie Night: There is popcorn and treats as we feature an early show for the kids, followed by a late show for adults. Enjoy a different theme each week, from classics to recent releases. December 23 - 31.
- Trip into Town: On Friday night, you can head into Banff for the evening and catch the 10 p.m. last gondola back to the lodge. A shuttle bus is available to take you to and from the town of Banff. See the concierge for details.
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At Sunshine Village, we work and play in the heart of Banff National Park, an area so special, it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sunshine and Parks Canada work together to ensure snow sports have minimal impact on this unique location. Our employees, too, are actively encouraged to adopt an ethic of environmental stewardship and get the resources they need to make a difference.
Recent Environmental Awards:
- 2006 Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Water Conservation
- 2006 The first resort in North America to be awarded the Responsible Tourism Award from Neilson Active Holidays
- 2008: Heritage Tourism Award by Banff Heritage Tourism for our unprecedented efforts to teach workers about the environmental uniqueness of Banff National Park
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