Resort Comparison

Revelstoke Mountain Resort vs Sunshine Village

Sunshine Village excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Revelstoke Mountain Resort leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Sunshine Village

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

188.8" average season

Best Terrain

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

5,620' of vertical

Best Value

Sunshine Village

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Sunshine Village

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

British Columbia, Canada

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Sunshine Village

Alberta, Canada

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Family

Ski School Age

3+

3+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

6.0

7.5

Walkability

6.5

8.0

Village Vibe

7.5

7.5

Mountain

Vertical

5,620'

3,514'

Skiable Area

3,121 ac

3,358 ac

Green Runs

7%

20%

Trails

75

145

Lifts

6

12

Getting There

Airport

YLW

YYC

Drive Time

2.5h

2h

Road Ease

6.0

7.0

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Ikon

Day Pass

$150

$140

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

188.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

162.1" total

86%

Sunshine Village

91"

avg season

2024-25 season

66.6" total

73%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

189"94"0"

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Sunshine Village

Key Insights

Sunshine Village excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

Sunshine Village's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Revelstoke Mountain Resort's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Sunshine Village's walkability score (8.0) exceeds Revelstoke Mountain Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Revelstoke Mountain Resort has greater vertical drop (5,620' vs 3,514'), offering longer runs
Sunshine Village has more beginner/intermediate terrain (75% green and blue), while Revelstoke Mountain Resort skews more advanced (48% black and double black)

Best For

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Sunshine Village

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Those seeking a walkable village experience
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)

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Regions

British Columbia

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