Banff & Lake Louise Tourism / Noel Hendrickson

Stretch the season at Sunshine Some would say we saved with best for last with Banff Sunshine. This behemoth, which straddles the Continental Divide, starts with a 20-minute gondola ride from the parking lot and caps with three peaks and more than 3,300 acres of skiable terrain. A higher elevation than its two sister resorts and arguably the fluffiest and most plentiful snow—the snowmaking purely runs on Mother Nature’s glory—this is the place to test your mettle, with fierce steeps, tight tree lines that looks more Alps than Canada and both on- and off-piste runs (you’ll need avalanche gear for the latter).

Insider tip: When it’s time to crack those hand warmers, take the Teepee Town LX lift on Lookout Mountain, a heated bubble quad with seat-warmers and wind protection.

Lunch and après ski at the Chimney Corner at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge for elevated comfort food (think short rib poutine) and elevated sips in front of the fire (you can’t go wrong with a Sunshine Caesar).

Bragging rights: After all that skiing, hit up Banff Hot Springs for a mineral soak like no other.