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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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(2,910)
Having the Viator vouchers made ticketing very easy at the gondola entrance. Fun excursion. Give yourself a good couple of hours to enjoy the boardwalk and various views from the top.
Spectacular 360 degree views from the top! No real long lines, everything very orderly, and on time.
Brilliant day for the ride to the top. The walk to the top was easy and the view was incredible
Having traveled throughout the US, and abroad, nothing has compared for the spectacular 360 degrees view from the top of Sulfur Mountain!
Enjoyable, buffet restaurant good food. Not too crowded. Nice weather
Wonderful ride on the gondola. Beautiful views.
So lucky to have been taken to the gondola by our tour guide.. what a great experience. Again, well organised and set out. Fast moving lines. And AMAZING views. Do not miss
Take extra time for the trek to the cosmic ray center. Spectacular view of the surrounding mountains and the town of Banff
We rode the local transit there from downtown Banff. So much easier and cheaper than driving and parking there. We got there early and they let us change our ride time. Such a beautiful ride up. Smooth and relaxing! Since we arrived early for dinner reservations, we enjoyed the sights and the events held for Sunset Festival while waiting. Roasting marshmallows and listening to the solo musician was entertaining. The blankets and firepits were a nice touch. We didn't walk the boardwalk to the observation center, but many people were doing it. The Anniversary dinner we had at The Sky Bistro was fabulous. We sat next to the windows, being able to see the scenery during that time was something special. The drinks, Bison tenderloin and dessert were some of the best we have ever had. It was a bit pricey but worth it. The waitress we had was a sweet gal from Australia. She was fun to talk to as were the guests around us. The ride down the mountain was seamless, taking more pictures for memories. We viewed the pictures at the bottom that the Gondola company took of us and even though we didn't purchase any they were fun to look at. Wait time for the transit was minimal and we were back to our resort in short time. Great experience all the way around. We would highly recommend this for all ages going to Banff.
Loved this experience. Getting people on and off the Banff Gondola is a well-oiled operation. The gondola cars themselves are small--only 4 to a car so keep that in mind if you are claustrophobic and are afraid of heights. Also if you order your tickets in advance like we did, you can use those tickets to get you to the Gondola base free of charge using the town's bus system, the No. 1 to Sulphur Mountain. On arrival take the boardwalk hike to the neighboring peak and take in the views. Be sure to bring some extra layers because it can be much colder there and go slow on your walk if you just arrived in Banff and are adjusting to higher elevation.
