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(3,087)
Great experience! You can walk to the top of mount sulphur and the views are incredible. Highly recommend!
What an unbelievable experience! The journey to the top is breathtaking, every direction you look is beautiful!
Staff exceptional kind and helpful. The view and ride were awesome I did not understand that ordering through trip advisor I had to go through the ticket line on site. I am sure it was noted on Trip Advisor site but I wish it was more obvious when buying the ticket or on site.
While I’m glad we did this - a little underwhelming and pricey and very crowded. Beautiful views- ended up eating at Sky Bistro and food was amazing. Not a ton to do but great photo ops and areas to soak in the sights!
Bus was on time. But very crowded on the way there. Very organized for the ride back to Banff Avenue.
He told me he loved me for the first time on top of the mountain so romantic awwwwwwww he is the best I love Banff gondola and him
Very well organized, even on a busy summer Sunday. Gorgeous views up in the mountains. Expensive, but once in a lifetime experience.
Many things to do and see once your on the top side of the lift. Live music, fire pits, great food, and staff are awesome.
Amazing tour. Quade was our tour guide and Ihe was absolutely fantastic. Very knowledgeable, genuinely considerate and clearly loved guiding all of us. Could not have asked for a better tour! His knowledge of the area, timing of stops and guidance was impressive. Thank you for making this day so memorable.
It was fantastic even though it was cloudy. We enjoyed all of the things to do up on the mountain. Definitely a must see, the free shuttle was great from the train station.
