map: Sunshine parking lot to Sunshine Village, we can walk or take bus. Howard Douglas is the 1st available camp site.
Below is more info on how to get to the starting point from canadian rockies
Getting to Sunshine Village
Drive 9 km (5.5 miles) West of Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway to the Sunshine Village interchange. Drive to the Sunshine Village parking lot at the bottom of the gondola (9 km). From the Sunshine Parking Lot you can hike the 6.5 km road to Sunshine Village or buy a seat on the White Mountain Adventures Sunshine Shuttle Bus (1 403 762-7889). The White Mountain Adventure shuttle bus begins July 1st and ends September 30th. Cost- 2010 rates: If you are hiking to Assiniboine you can purchase a one-way fare from the Sunshine Parking Lot for $15 per person. Return fare- $26 for adults to ride to Sunshine Village from the Sunshine parking lot (children 3-12- $15). From Banff- $55 for adults. Shuttles to Sunshine Village begin from the Sunshine parking lot at 8:00 am. You must pre-book to get on the 8 am bus. The 8 am bus will not be available after Aug 31st. The bus shuttles back and forth every hour, with buses heading down 15 minutes after every hour. The last bus goes down at 5:30 pm.
