Banff Gondola Ride Admission

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Itinerary

1. 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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Cancellation

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Reviews

Ratings come from 3,569 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Fantastic experience

  A very well run operation and tremendous scenery. We were able to rebook to a later time because I misjudged timing of things we were doing earlier in the day. Rebooking was a breeze. Onboarding is fast and efficient, and the building at the top has everything you could want to do. We spent some time there and then took off to the peak in the national forest for a peaceful experience of the natural beauty. The trail is very accessible with boardwalks and stairs, and a 30 minute easy hike gets you away from most of the crowds. The amount of time at the top was perfect to enjoy both the tourist experience and nature.

  edwardsL4770VPOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 4Way up in Banff

  Great experience, great views, great value

  Ambrose120October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 4Good spot for views of the town of Banff

  An expensive gondola ride that takes you to nice boardwalk 1 km in length. At the same time you get your ticket to board the gondola, you also receive a timed ticket to depart the top of the mountain (about 90 minutes later). It is unclear how, or if, that departure ticket is monitored. There are good views of the town of Banff and the Fairmont Banff Hotel and golf course from the peak. There is of course the mandatory gift shop and food service. There is interpretive signage along the boardwalk.

  selbyfarmOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Red is the Best in Banff

  Red/Ron was are driver , great guy, very knowledgeable, and well spoken. Great energy! Knew everyone’s name, made you smile.

  Bruce_GOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Banff Gondola Experience

  Travelers should know that a very nice and scenic view above so be ready with your camera. Anticipate the weather conditions and temperatures and wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Anticipate parking availability otherwise park in the Free parking area close to the Banff Signage and just take the shuttle bus for a free ride

  Jame_TOctober 2026via Viator

• 5A Real Treat

  This was a great experience. The views from the top were phenomenal! The view from the gondola were incredible as well!

  Jennifer_ROctober 2026via Viator

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How it compares in Banff

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 9 attraction tickets we list in Banff.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 9.

About Banff

Banff is a small mountain town inside Canada's first national park, set among the Rocky Mountain peaks of Alberta with hot springs, lakes and wildlife.

The town of Banff sits in the Bow Valley at about 1,400 metres, with Mount Rundle's sloping ridge rising over the main street and Cascade Mountain at the other end. It began as a railway town beside hot springs, and the Cave and Basin National Historic Site marks the discovery that led to Canada's first national park. A gondola climbs Sulphur Mountain for views, and the Bow Falls and a château-style hotel add to the river scenery.

Top-ranked sights in Banff: Moraine Lake, Bow Falls, Lake Louise.

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