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 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.
Sulphur Mountain
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.
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 points
Banff Gondola
Mountain Avenue Banff Canada
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Banff Gondola Admission
Reviews
2,671 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Banff Gondola
Toni H,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Truly an amazing experience in winter time, very easy to get to by public transport, absolutely stunning scenery
Magical experience
N2361SQcarolineb,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s a short ride up the mountain but worth every penny. There are a number of viewing platforms at the top of the gondola which are fab. If you have the time have a meal at the sky bistro after - great food and lovely atmosphere. Cocktails nice too!
Snow and scenery to take your breath away
704brettl,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Breathtaking views on the gondola trip up the mountain that were only surpassed by the stunning three levels at the top. Get your dose of snow and scenery from the rooftop viewing area and then grab a hot chocolate from the bottom level near the gift shop to relax before the trip back down.
It’s a bit pricy, but...
Ezra B,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a bit pricy, but it’s worth it. The reason for that is that it includes a very nice boardwalk and activities at night, and the whole area, including the boardwalk, lightens up at night.
Great view and short walk
Kenneth L,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice rid to the top and great views. There is some short hiking. We saw many wildlife and hang guiders
Eating at the top of the world
prayerglow2,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Most amazing experience. Less scary on the gondola than expected, despite the height. Too busy looking everywhere! Stunning scenery. Lots of activities at the top too, especially for family - board walk, interactive displays, movie, marshmallow toasting on the top of the world... Various eateries.
✨ Scenic + Magical
Jenny S,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Banff Gondola is absolutely worth it! The ride up is smooth and stunning, giving you unreal views of the Rockies before you even reach the top. Once you’re at the summit, it’s a full experience — sweeping 360° mountain views, warm indoor lookout areas, a boardwalk with photo ops at every turn, and cozy spots to grab a drink or bite. Whether you go in winter or summer, it feels magical. Winter gives you that snow-globe vibe, and the mountaintop building is beautifully decorated with lights and fireplaces that make it feel like a little mountain lodge in the sky. If you go: ✔️ Book ahead ✔️ Plan 2–2.5 hours ✔️ Bring warm layers (it’s always colder at the top!) ✔️ Make time for photos — the views are unreal We loved it and would 100% do it again. Perfect for couples, families, and anyone who wants that “wow” moment in Banff.
Beautiful Views and great for sunsets
chait1788,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We 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
5.00A 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
5.00Pretty awesome, gliding above the tree tops! Great staff and service. Experience for all ages (not afraid of heights)
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