We went to find outHow to reach new peaks in Alberta and B.C. In winter, the resort is overrun with skiers, but in summer it transforms into Sunshine Meadows, one of the most beautiful areas in the Canadian Rockies. The Sunshine Meadows gondola and chairlift run from July 6 to Sept. 20. The upper village also features two restaurants, two coffee shops, an interpretive centre and Sunshine Mountain Lodge for overnight stays. Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola Just south of Squamish, B.C., the Sea to Sky Gondola carries visitors to spectacular viewpoints overlooking Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains.