Banff Gondola Ride Admission
Description
Soar up Sulphur Mountain for a bird's-eye view of Banff National Park and six mountain ranges. Walk the boardwalk, explore the interpretive building, dine at the summit and soak in the sights from 2,281 metres (7,486 feet) above sea level. Seasonal experiences included: Sunset Festival Elevate your summer evenings at the summit! From June 19 to September 7, 2026, your Banff Gondola ticket includes access to Sunset Festival — an alpine celebration featuring live music, tasty bites and chilled drinks for purchase at the summit of Sulphur Mountain.* Toast the day on the mountaintop — Sunset Festival runs nightly from 6 to 9:30 p.m. this summer. *In the event of poor weather, the fun moves indoors. Mountaintop Christmas November 21 to December 31, 2026 Santa is coming to the Banff Gondola! Celebrate in vintage style atop Sulphur Mountain with timeless holiday activities, classic movies and festive surprises.
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Itinerary
Step into an iconic 4-person gondola cabin with expansive windows and enjoy a smooth 8-minute ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Along the way, take in spectacular views of the town of Banff, the Bow Valley, and six surrounding mountain ranges. At the summit, soak up 360-degree panoramic vistas. Explore the summit at your own pace with access to scenic walking paths, including the Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk. This self-guided interpretive walkway leads to Sanson’s Peak and the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station, a designated National Historic Site. When it’s time to relax, stop by Castle Mountain Coffee Co. for a drink or snack, or enjoy a full dining experience with reservations at Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen or Sky Bistro, offering elevated Canadian cuisine with unmatched views. The Banff Gondola is serviced year-round by Roam Public Transit – Route 1. Ticketed shuttles run regularly with stops along Banff Avenue. Free shuttles are available May to October.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants are free and required a ticket
Reviews(2,877)
Great views/ wonderful lunch in the restaurant. Very efficient at moving people- well worth it- and Viator made it easy.
Bring that extra layer. The winds are stronger and it's chilly on top. Beautiful views. You need to hours minimum to take the boardwalk to the highest point.
Keep at least 3 hours for this event. Amazing Natural beauty and the facilities provided is exceptional !! Even in summer , especially when it is breezy, it’s pretty cold. Keep warm stuff handy!!
This was such a fun experience, way more to explore and see than I expected! Such a beautiful view of the entire city of Banff. We loved climbing to all of the different overlook platforms. Such a fun, fun day for our family. We made a reservation at Sky Bistro after reading several recommendations - our kids didn't love it, but it was DELICIOUS. Just a little too refined for their palates. Overall, a wonderful experience for all of us!
Definitely a must do in Banff. Staff was awesome! The views were incredible. Consider using the shuttle.
That most people spend about 2 hours looking around. It would be nice to let people know more about the board walk. Country how many stairs to the top, the levels and that there are places to rest along the way.
Our tour guide brought us here totally unprepared, without tickets even though we paid him for them. The gondola staff were so helpful. They sorted out our tickets and reporting our fraudulent tour guide. Zeke and his colleagues are incredibly kind people, who are great at their jobs. The views from above the gondola are phenomenal! 11/10 recommend going up!!!
The tour and stops were fantastic, all around. One warning if you stop at Bow Falls, there are no bathroom facilities there.
Great view. Very convenient with the Roam bus to get there. Quick and easy to board.
An amazing time! The views were astounding. Had a great lunch at the buffet while admiring the views and were able to spot the walks we wanted to take after lunch.
