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Banff Gondola

Cable cars & funiculars ·Banff ·Closed
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Banff Gondola carries visitors from the end of Mountain Avenue in Banff to Sulphur Mountain’s summit.

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Opening hours

Today10:00 – 21:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 21:00
Tuesday10:00 – 22:00
Wednesday10:00 – 21:00
Thursday10:00 – 21:00
Friday10:00 – 21:00
Saturday10:00 – 21:00
Sunday10:00 – 21:00

Shorts

Why go

  • Views of six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley from Sulphur Mountain’s summit.
  • The Interpretive Centre’s exhibits on local wildlife, weather, geology and cultural stories.
  • Summit dining at Sky Bistro and Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The gondola rises 698 m to 2,281 m above sea level.

    Banff - Wikivoyage (do)

  2. The boardwalk route to Sanson’s Peak and the Cosmic Ray Station is 2 km long.

    Banff Gondola Official Site | Amazing Views & Dining on Sulphur Mountain
  3. 16 and

    The Rockies Rangers program is for guests aged 16 and under.

    Banff Gondola: Family Fun Experience, Activities for Kids of All Ages

Tips for your visit

  • Allow time for the summit observation deck.
  • Panorama restaurant hosts an Alpine Lights sunset dinner on most Fridays and Saturdays.

Don't miss

  • Sanson’s Peak boardwalkFollow the summit boardwalk toward Sanson’s Peak and the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station.Along the boardwalk from the summit
  • Summit theatreWatch the summit theatre’s presentation of the park’s history.At the summit

How to get there

  • BusTake the Brewster shuttle from downtown Banff to the gondola.
  • BusTake Roam Transit Route 1 from downtown Banff to Sulphur Mountain.

Sources: Banff - Wikivoyage (do) · Banff Gondola Official Site | Amazing Views & D… · Banff Gondola: Family Fun Experience, Activitie… · Banff Gondola Official Site | Amazing Views & D… · checked 27 Sep 2026

Where
Mountain Avenue, Banff

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

Is there a gift shop at the Banff Gondola?

Yes. A gift shop is located at the summit.

Is there a coffee stop at the Banff Gondola summit?

Yes. Castle Mountain Coffee Co. is at the summit.

What can you see from the Banff Gondola summit?

The summit has views of six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley.

How long is the Banff Gondola boardwalk route?

The route to Sanson’s Peak and the Cosmic Ray Station is 2 km long.

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