Most know Canyons Village as the winter gateway to Park City Mountain Resort’s slopes, but it’s much more than a winter base camp for the United States’ largest ski resort. Canyons Village is also an exciting summer and fall destination and located adjacent to epic hiking, biking and golf, plus a bevy of shopping, dining and lodging options.
This pedestrian-friendly village is developing more each year, with new restaurants and events making it worth checking out any time of year. Whether you’ve visited before or it’s your first time exploring, use this guide to hit the highlights of Canyons Village this fair-weather season.
Outdoor Activities
Go for a hike or bike ride right from the Canyons Village base. The resort offers unparalleled access to mountain adventures thanks to Red Pine Gondola, which whisks riders (and bikes) to spectacular, singletrack trails. Those who have purchased 2024/25 Epic Passes (local, full and military varieties) receive free foot access to the gondola all summer. There is an extra charge to haul bikes, but season passes can be upgraded to add this feature.
Play a few rounds at Canyons Golf Course, the resort’s 18-hole, par-70 championship golf course that launches from the base area. Highlights include 550 feet of elevation change and scenic mountain views from all 18 holes. Epic Pass holders receive a 20% discount to hit the links.
Diverse Lodging
Stay in Canyons Village for short walks to adventures, restaurants and events. Pendry Park City, located slopeside, is the ultimate retreat with its luxe suites, rooftop pool and bar, fitness center, Paintbox Children’s Program, s’mores nights and occasional puppy snuggle lounges.
Westgate Park City Resort & Spa is ideal for longer stays with spacious suites and villas featuring well-equipped kitchens, in-room bathtubs, sleeping accommodations for a whole family, multiple indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a club for kids.
Find youthful, studio-style accommodations at YotelPad, with fold-down Murphy beds and lobby amenities like an arcade, pool and hot tub. Go ultra-luxe at Waldorf Astoria Park City, a grand mountainside retreat surrounded by Canyons Golf Course. Relax at the beautiful outdoor pool with a huge lounging deck and book treatments at the well-appointed spa at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star property.
Shop & Dine
Plenty of Canyons Village’s shops stay open in summer. For example, shop Lolë for men’s and women’s activewear apparel, Rocket Fizz for gourmet candy the whole family will love, and Surefoot for comfort-focused ski boots with custom liners and insoles that will enhance future ski days.
No matter what you’re craving, Canyons Village has it. Dine at Kuchu Shabu on cool mountain nights for hot bowls of ramen or a cook-your-own hot pot experience. At The Farm Restaurant, savor contemporary American Rocky Mountain cuisine featuring seasonally sourced, farm-to-table ingredients.
Pendry Park City adds to Canyons Village’s already thriving summer food scene. Après Pendry is open for bites and drinks, KITA serves sushi and Japanese grill cuisine, and Dos Olas Cantina delivers housemade Mexican specialties like fresh guacamole and daily-catch ceviche. Waldorf Astoria’s Powder Restaurant offers elevated comfort food inspired by mountain regions around the world.
At Westgate Park City, indulge in fine fare at Edge Steakhouse, where you can enjoy Forbes Four-Star-rated steaks and fresh seafood paired with an impressive wine list. Take the family to Drafts Burger Bar for gastropub cuisine, including Totchos (aka Tater Tot nachos) and hand-spun milkshakes.
Stellar Spas
Unwind after a day of activity at one of the village’s many spas. Choose from blissful treatments at RockResorts Spa at The Grand Summit, Waldorf Astoria Spa, Spa Pendry and Serenity Spa by Westgate. All serve hotel guests, visitors and locals looking for a respite.
At Pendry Park City, spa guests have access to elegant locker rooms, an herbal steam room, relaxation spaces, complimentary refreshments, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a rooftop pool and whirlpool. At Waldorf Astoria’s Zen-like spa, enjoy the outdoor pool, whirlpools, warming relaxation chairs, and treatments for rejuvenation, revitalization and sleep.
“Whether you’re a guest visiting Canyons Village or a local in need of some well-deserved self-care love, our expert specialists and curated treatments at Serenity Spa by Westgate are designed to cater to your every whim for a special moment of slow after all the go Canyons Village has to offer,” says Spa Director Marie Crawford.
Concerts & Events
Canyons Village is a hub for summer events. “We welcome all to join us for our annual summer concert series, weekly yoga, Forum Fest over the Fourth of July, Park City Institute’s summer concerts at Canyons Village, Park City Song Summit, Latino Arts Festival, Park City Wine Festival and more,” says Whitney Ryan, director of marketing and public relations for Canyons Village Management Association
The popular Canyons Village Summer Concert Series returns in late June, with the free shows taking place on select Thursday and Saturday evenings from the end of June through August at Canyons Village Forum.
Canyons Village also hosts the Park City Institute’s Concerts on the Slopes, with names like Blitzen Trapper, UB40, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Josh Turner taking the stage this summer. For more intimate, soul-stirring concerts, attend the multi-day Park City Song Summit concerts in the Canyons Village Amphitheater from August 15–17.
Celebrate America at Canyons Village during Forum Fest, a Fourth of July celebration with live music, events and activations. Delight your taste buds in August at Taste of Pendry, a gourmet food and drink event on Pendry Park City’s pedestrian plaza. Enjoy bites from the hotel’s restaurants paired with craft cocktails, wine and beer. Or shop local at the weekly Park City Farmers Market, every Wednesday from late May to the end of October.
When summer turns to fall, sample vino in the mountains at the lauded Park City Wine Festival on Oct. 3–5. The festival’s Grand Tasting is the event’s showpiece and most popular experience.
“The Grand Tasting is the pièce de résistance of the wine festival. Whether it’s your first time or your 10th time, it never loses its spark,” says Event Director Kristen Slater. “Between the stunning views, 500-plus domestic and international wines, specialty spirits and craft beer, as well as a gorgeous spread of local food, there’s a reason it sells out every year.”
