Sunshine Village Trailhead – Sunshine Meadows loop from Banff Sunshine Village

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Sunshine Village Trailhead – Sunshine Meadows loop from Banff Sunshine Village

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Sunshine Village Trailhead – Sunshine Meadows loop from Banff Sunshine Village

05:36

18.5km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Banff National Park

Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park

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31 m

Sunshine Village Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

2.17 km

Meadow View in Banff National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here grow many beautiful wildflowers.

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5.05 km

View of Howard Douglas Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a few meters of elevation you reach a hill, from which you have a beautiful view of the Howard Douglas Lake. We spotted a bear here, but ran away quickly.

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5.94 km

Howard Douglas Lake

Highlight • Lake

It can get very muddy on the shore of the lake. Nearby is a campsite.

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8.80 km

View of Little Citadel Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.24 km

Citadel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The ascent to the Citadel Pass is steep and begins at kilometer 8. After another kilometer, the flanks of Fatigue Mountain and Citadel are passed. From here you can continue to Mount Assiniboine.

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18.4 km

Sunshine Meadows

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sunshine Meadows lie on an average 2300m high plateau.
Here you have the opportunity to take a high mountain hike with relatively little slope.
Wildflowers and other alpine plants …

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