Banff Sunshine vs Panorama Mountain Resort

Banff Sunshine (Alberta) and Panorama Mountain Resort (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBanff SunshinePanorama Mountain Resort
Vertical drop3,363 ft (1,025 m)3,993 ft (1,217 m)
Summit elevation8,812 ft7,769 ft
Base elevation5,453 ft3,780 ft
Lifts1310
Runs155123
Beginner terrain21%16%
Intermediate terrain24%58%
Expert terrain55%26%
Night skiingNoNo

Panorama Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (3,993 ft vs 3,363 ft); Banff Sunshine has more runs (155 vs 123); Banff Sunshine skews more expert (55% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Banff SunshineIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days
Panorama Mountain ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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