How to get by car to Sunshine Village?
Canada, north-america
16.4 km
1,732 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, so picture this: you're in Alberta, smack-dab in the Canadian Rockies, heading towards Sunshine Village. This ski resort sits pretty high up at 1,732m (5,682ft) – right on the Continental Divide!
The road up, called Sunshine Road, is a smooth 16.4km asphalt dream starting from the Trans-Canada Highway. Don't expect anything too crazy, though. It's a steady climb gaining only about 300m in elevation. But, trust me, the views along the way inside Banff National Park are totally worth it. Get ready for some serious mountain scenery!
Where is it?
How to get by car to Sunshine Village? is located in Canada (north-america). Coordinates: 57.4306, -107.6318
Road Details
- Country
- Canada
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 16.4 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,732 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 57.4306, -107.6318
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