Soar to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a modern gondola cabin for breathtaking 360 degree views, 5 minutes from downtown Banff.
Sit back and relax in a four passenger, modern glass enclosed gondola. Marvel at the unsurpassed view of Banff, the Bow Valley and a 360 degree view of six scenic mountain ranges from 2,281 metres (7,486 feet) above sea level. You will feel like you’re on top of the world when you are standing on the spacious main level observation deck, where the optional Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk (an 1km self-guided interpretive walkway) leads you to the Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site and Sanson’s Peak Meteorological Station.
Other services at the Banff Gondola include gift shops, a restaurant, cafe, a coffee shop, interpretive hiking trails, a 48-seat multi-sensory theatre and an interpretive centre.
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Katrina's Pick
"Get a chance to see the area from above with 360 degrees views." - Katrina , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
The best parts of the Banff Gondola for most people include the following:
Ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain
Mountain top dining and facilities
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Katrina's Pick
"Get a chance to see the area from above with 360 degrees views." - Katrina , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
Alternatively a free shuttle bus runs in the summer from downtown Banff, or guests can catch the Roam Transit bus.
Several scenic hiking trails lead away from the summit complex. One of the most popular is the self-guided interpretive Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak on which you can follow in the footsteps of Norman Sanson, who walked to the top of the mountain about every week for 30 years to check the weather.
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Katrina's Pick
"Get a chance to see the area from above with 360 degrees views." - Katrina , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
2020 Gondola Schedule*
- Jan 6 – Jan 17, 2020: Closed for annual maintenance
- Jan 18 – Mar 12, 2020: Wed-Sun: 10 AM – 8:30 PM | Mon-Tues: 10 AM – 4:30 PM
- Mar 13 – Apr 9, 2020: Wed-Sun: 10 AM – 9:30 PM | Mon-Tues: 10 AM – 4:30 PM
- Apr 9 – May 14, 2020: 9 AM – 9:30 PM
- May 15 – June 25, 2020: 8 AM – 9:30 PM
- June 26 – Sept 7, 2020: 8 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sept 8 – Oct 12, 2020: 8 AM – 9:30 PM
- Oct 13 – Dec 17, 2020: Thurs-Mon: 11 AM – 8 PM | Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Dec 18, 2020 – Jan 9, 2021: 11 AM – 8 PM
* Last ride up: 30 minutes prior to close. Last ride down: At closing time
** Closed for annual maintenance from Jan 6 – 17, 2020
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"Get a chance to see the area from above with 360 degrees views." - Katrina , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
- Reservations are required to guarantee your time slot.
- Please show the bar-code voucher for entry, for the specified time reserved.
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Katrina's Pick
"Get a chance to see the area from above with 360 degrees views." - Katrina , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
