Is the experience family friendly?

Yes. Sunshine Village and Sunshine Meadows are very family friendly during the summer sightseeing season. Families can experience high-alpine scenery without needing to complete a difficult mountain hike, making it suitable for a wide range of ages.

The enclosed sightseeing gondola makes the journey up the mountain comfortable for families, including those with younger children. Once at Sunshine Village, families can enjoy the alpine surroundings, take shorter walks, explore sections of Sunshine Meadows, or continue higher on the open-air Standish Chairlift.

The Standish Chairlift can be especially exciting for older children, although parents should consider each child's comfort with heights and open chairlifts. Younger children need close supervision, particularly while boarding, riding, and unloading.

Families who enjoy walking can explore the Sunshine Meadows trail system, with options ranging from relatively easy sightseeing walks to longer outings. This allows families to tailor the day to the children's ages, energy levels, and hiking experience rather than committing to one long hike.

Mountain weather is one of the biggest considerations. Bring layers, rain protection, sunscreen, water, snacks, and appropriate footwear for everyone. Conditions at Sunshine can be much cooler and windier than they are in Banff.

Overall, Sunshine Village works particularly well for families because you can make the visit as easy or as active as you want-from a scenic gondola and chairlift outing with viewpoints to several hours of hiking through Sunshine Meadows. Book the Banff Sunshine Village Sightseeing Gondola & Standish ChairliftBooking the Banff Sunshine Village Sightseeing Gondola & Standish Chairlift Admission includes All taxes, fees and handling charges. Banff Gondola Home