Sunshine Thanks Veterans and Active Canadian Armed Force Members With Free Skiing Opening Weekend

BANFF, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 9, 2012) - Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort would like to thank our Canadian Armed Forces this Remembrance Day weekend by offering both veterans and active members free skiing or snowboarding.

This Saturday, November 10^th and Sunday, November 11^th, as we respectfully observe those who fought so bravely for our country, Sunshine invites veterans and active members of armed forces to enjoy a complementary ski experience at the resort.

"We are honoured to be able to support our Canadian Forces personnel who have sacrificed so much," begins Ralph D. Scurfield, President and principal owner of Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort. "This weekend, as we celebrate the start to our season, we also want to take a moment to show our appreciation to the courageous men and women who make our world a safer place."

Sunshine Village will observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 11^th in respect for our Canadian veterans and to honour fallen soldiers.

For further details contact 1-87 SKI BANFF (1-877-542-2633) or visit skibanff.com.

Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort

Sunshine Village, close to the town of Banff, provides skiers and boarders with 12-lifts including seven modern high speed quad chairs, the most in the Canadian Rockies. Ski or ride 3,300 acres and three mountains in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia along the Continental Divide during Canada's longest season from November to late May. For more information visit www.skibanff.com.