Banff Gondola Ride Admission
Overview
Mobile ticket
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:
Bloom & Brunch
Saturdays and Sundays, April 4 to May 31, 2026 + Victoria Day, May 18, 2026
Celebrate all things spring at Sulphur Mountain, with live entertainment, floral displays and marshmallow roasting at the summit.
Add a brunch buffet to your visit, bookable separately on OpenTable or as a package with admission (available on the official Banff Gondola website only).
Sunset Festival
June 19 to September 7, 2026
Enjoy live music, small bites and mountain views nightly with your Banff Gondola ticket.
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.
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
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
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.
What‘s Included
Sunset Festival | June 19 to September 7, 2026
A round trip Gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain
Learn about the local area in the "Above Banff" Interpretive Center
Your Banff Gondola ticket includes free transportation via Brewster Sightseeing and Roam Transit Route 1. Just have your same-day, pre-purchased ticket ready when you board. May 15 - October 12, 2026.
Mountaintop Christmas | November 21 to December 31, 2026
Boardwalk access to Sanson's Peak & the Sulphur Mountain
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Table Reservations at Sky Bistro, Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen, and Peak Patio.
Paid parking, managed and enforced by Parks Canada, is available on-site for an additional CA$17.50. During busy times, this parking lot may be full.
Meeting points
Banff Gondola
Mountain Avenue Banff Canada
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Banff Gondola Admission
Reviews
2,773 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Explore Sulphur Mountain
Rhonda W,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The gondola ride was amazing and allowed you to see the breath-taking views. The walk at the summit was beautiful and so peaceful and calming. The food at Northern Alpine restaurant was amazing, service was amazing and the view was stunning.
Don’t go
rossiemac19,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Not worth the money. Very crowded , nothing but lines and barely any space when you get to the top. I prepaid for. Specific time. What a joke. We had to line up with everyone else if you have a specific time allocated for you there should be. Separate priority line - didn’t happen so pointless. Would not recommend, views are just as good anywhere in the Rockies.
Banff gondola
Diane K,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to find the bus and get to the gondola. Once at the gondola, we exchanged our vouchers for tickets, everyone helpful, no problems. Wonderful views at the top, we walked the boardwalk, which was easy. Brilliant day
40th wedding anniversary!
Karen H,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary here at Banff! Loved it! Seeing the mountains was an awesome experience! ❤️😃🥰
Banff Visit
Richard M,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an absolute great adventure and the crew ran things flawlessly
Great view
5flower,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great view of Banff. Climb to the top. Worth the effort.
The view is breathtaking,...
ChunYen L,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The view is breathtaking, and I highly recommend visiting Banff if you’re traveling there. The transportation system is also quite easy to navigate.
Horrible expericene
Donald C,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00My tour was cancelled 24 hours prior to my Gondola tour. I asked to only switch the date of my Gondola tour as my other Viator tour was cancelled with less than 24 hours. Viator repeatedly refused to change the date nor refund my money. I will never use Viator again; HORRIBLE COMPANY!!!
We didn’t get to go...
Patty W,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We didn’t get to go because of the weather. We were not prepared for the drops in temps and did not bring heavy winter gear so we couldn’t go.
Great views, bad refund policy. Know before you buy tickets!
TGAndrew,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00In May 2026 all was fine. Line ups move quickly, ride has great views. The ride back down equally great, no line ups. However, I do not appreciate their no refunds policy, this is the second time I paid for this. My guests got caught in last August Air Canada strike. No response to any email asking for a rain check. Absolutely could care less about my friends and I, in a predicament entirely outside our control. It is kind of a catch 22, you have to buy tickets early due to potential lineups and crowding but if you do, all the risk is yours.
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