Banff Gondola Ride Admission

Overview

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy stunning panoramas of six mountain ranges on the state-of-the-art Banff Gondola. Soar to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a bird's-eye view of town & Canada’s first national park. Walk along the ridge line at your leisure, take photos, or visit a national historic site while enjoying the alpine scenery.

A Very Vintage Mountaintop Christmas (Nov 22 – Dec 31, 2025):

Saturdays & Sundays starting Nov 22 | Daily from Dec 22 to Dec 31, 2025

Morning tickets pre-sunset include festive holiday fun! Celebrate in vintage style with Santa, classic movies, timeless activities, and family-friendly surprises. Kids ride free with every adult ticket during the first two hours of the day.

Nightrise (Nov 22, 2025 – Mar 29, 2026):

Tickets during sunset hours include Nightrise (timing depends on the day’s sunset). Experience Sulphur Mountain transformed with storytelling, art, and sound in collaboration with the Stoney Nakoda Nation. Explore the Four Wonders and see the summit in a whole new light.

Additional Info

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

Gondola down ride time will be assigned upon check-in

One hour and forty minutes will be allotted for each guest at the top. Gondola ride down time will be assigned with check-in time

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Infants are free and required a ticket

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

A Very Vintage Mountaintop Christmas: Sat & Sun starting Nov 22 | Daily Dec 22–31, 2025

Gondola admission

Nightrise: Post Sunset Tickets Include Nightrise, Nov 22, 2025 – Mar 29, 2026

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Banff Gondola

Mountain Avenue Banff Canada

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Banff Gondola

Soar 698m (2,292 feet) on an 8-minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Glide over the treetops and arrive at a jaw-dropping mountaintop experience. There’s no shortage of activities in the newly transformed, state-of-the-art summit building. With new restaurants, interactive interpretive exhibits, a multi-sensory theatre and a breathtaking 360-degree rooftop observation deck, the new Banff Gondola summit heightens every sense.

2 hours • Admission Included

Sulphur Mountain

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Banff Gondola Admission

Reviews

4.64

2,666 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2141

305

Beautiful Views and great for sunsets
chait1788,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We took the gondola to the top, walked around the boardwalk - boardwalk has great spots to take photos of the town and the observation deck is also pretty amazing and overall the boardwalk or observation deck is great for sunset photos. Great views and good spot for family visits - boardwalk is reasonable - has a few stairs, but a good spot for beautiful views. Takes about 1.5-2hrs at the spot if you stop and take photos. Tickets are expensive, around 93/person - so a bit more on the expensive side.
Million Dollar View!
Shana L,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful experience all around! Booking ahead was the right move. We got there early and before the crowds. We really enjoyed the hike up to Sulphur Mountain, it’s a view like no other!
Impressive Experience
Jeffrey P,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pretty awesome, gliding above the tree tops! Great staff and service. Experience for all ages (not afraid of heights)
The most gorgeous views...
Sherry F,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The most gorgeous views imaginable. Memory making. Sky Bistro was also amazing for view, service and food. !!!
Disappointed with the acceptation
705abhig,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
I was disappointed that the only ways to provide feedback were through the online survey and the on-site feedback options. There was no face-to-face feedback available, which made it difficult to address my concerns properly. The online survey felt limited, and the on-site feedback box didn’t give me confidence that my comments would be reviewed. Overall, the lack of direct interaction made the feedback process feel impersonal and ineffective.
Mountain spirit
Connie C,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wear good winter foot wear as some area were slippery , and gloves are helpful. The views were spectacular , and walking all the way to the weather shed is a must !
Must thing to do in Banff!!
Nancy V,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you’re afraid of heights maybe reconsider 😅 if not the view of the mountains going up is breathtaking!! This was my first solo trip to Banff, and is one of my favourite experiences so far. And the view from the top.. speechless. Dress warm and enjoy the majestic mountains!
Amazing, Stunning Scenery
ALPHA512013,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Bought a ticket for the Gondola at the admission desk. I was on the first one At 10 am. Not many people queing, girl Was taking photos if you wanted them doing. As it was halloween staff were dressed up. Boarded the gondola and off I went up to An elevation of 2,281m (7486ft) absolutely Amazing. Stunning scenery. When I got to the top I took the lift to the observation deck. There is a wooden boardwalk up to Sulphur Mountain. Becareful It can be icy. Fire pits with chairs and a hot drink bought From the cafe made it a wondeful experience Absorbing this beautiful scenery. There is also a gift shop at the top and when You come down. Any photos can be viewed here. The Gondola trip was the highlight of my holiday. Definitely recommend this.
Banff Gondola Ride Admission
Buffy O,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful day at the Banff Gondola. The views at the top were spectacular. We ate at the bistro which was delicious with amazing views every way you looked.
Spectacular views, and...
Stacy H,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Spectacular views, and even some interactive educational displays which was unexpected. A very worthwhile experience.