Banff Gondola Ride Admission
Recommended by 92% of travelers
Banff, Canada
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- 1 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Take in views of six different mountain ranges and nearby rivers aboard your state-of-the-art alpine transport, offering large windows and seating for four guests. Enjoy time exploring the ridge line boardwalk before returning back to town.
- See more mountain scenery while saving your legs and lungs
- Thrilling gondola ride offers views of six different mountain ranges
- Stroll the boardwalk at the summit leading to a nearby national historic site
- Great way to get a different perspective while visiting Banff National Park
What's Included
- A round trip Gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain
- Learn about the local area in the "Above Banff" Interpretive Center
- Boardwalk access to Sanson's Peak & the Sulphur Mountain
- Sunset Festival | June 19 to September 7, 2026
- Autumn Above | October 2 – November 15, 2026
- Mountaintop Christmas | November 21 to December 31, 2026
- Public transportationYour 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.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Table Reservations at Sky Bistro, Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen, and Peak Patio.
- Parking FeesPaid 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 and Pickup
Departure Point
- Banff Gondola, Mountain Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B2 Canada
What To Expect
Head to the Banff Gondola any time during its normal hours of operation to begin your ride. Climb inside a comfortable, modern, 4-person gondola cabin for the trip to the top of Sulphur Mountain. As your cabin ascends high above this mountain paradise, admire bird’s eye views of Banff’s alpine scenery and meandering rivers, arriving at the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
While on top, feel free to explore the boardwalk leading to Sanson’s Peak, a national historic site, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the view. After your allotted time at the top, simply grab your assigned gondola back down to the base of the mountain.
While on top, feel free to explore the boardwalk leading to Sanson’s Peak, a national historic site, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the view. After your allotted time at the top, simply grab your assigned gondola back down to the base of the mountain.
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Banff Gondola
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants are free and required a ticket
- Accessibility requests require at least 72 hours’ advance notice and must be arranged through the contact options on our official website.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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4.6
based on 3,126 reviews
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Karen_D, Aug 2026
Fantastic experience. Views were breathtaking. Restaurant food was excellent and the young staff were very friendly and well trained dealing with customers and advising on food and drink.
Jody_F, Aug 2026
The ride is beautiful and the venue worth the trip up the mountain. We ate at the Bistro and experienced great service and food. This was an experience we'll never forget!
Chad_S, Aug 2026
Great view nice time
Easy to do
Food on the top floor was great
Band playing was very
scenic views
Worth the trip
Kirankumar_B, Aug 2026
Staff is great and they guide you very well.
The staff was knowledgeable and made sure our trip around was enjoyable.
Mark_D, Aug 2026
We really enjoyed the aerial view of Banff and the beautiful Bow River valley. It was a great way to start our week long adventure in the Banff area.
Barb_R, Aug 2026
Wonderful experience. We sampled food in 5 different restaurants within the hotel along with paired drink. The food was excellent in each place. Very well run and orchestrated. Highly recommend. You do not leave hungry!!!
Emma_B, Aug 2026
Amazing experience! Beautiful at the top. Had lunch at the Sky Bistro. So good! Great transpiration services with shuttle from downtown Banff.
Jackie_C, Aug 2026
The staff was very kind and patient, we arrived a little late and it was raining. I needed to go back to the car to grab a jacket. The man at the desk said "no stress take your time", I was so relieved. He also added that we could come down the mountain any time instead of strickly our scheduled time. PHEW!!
Sonia_M, Aug 2026
It’s an incredible experience! The views from the boardwalk is a great way to see the entire valley and mountains surrounding. It’s a must!
Victoria_J, Aug 2026
It was great! Short ride up but beautiful views. Lots of great food options and even live entertainment!
Beverly_P, Aug 2026
Banff is very visitor friendly. The free parking at the train station was convenient with short walk to downtown. It was quite easy to use our Viator tickets for the Gondola! The free bus ride to the Gondola was great!
Jeff_H, Aug 2026
The gondola ride was exciting and beautiful scenery everywhere. Took the steps up to the weather station. Walked the rim a few hundred feet.
Deborah_P, Aug 2026
Make sure you hike up the trail once you arrive.. then eat at the Northern Lights Restaurant for a delicious buffet meal.
Hariharan_G, Aug 2026
You guys cancelled my ticket and never even informed me
I went to the counter and was shocked to hear this 😡
Dean_W, Aug 2026
The tickets did not work and the employees at Banff did what the could. NOT happy with this experience.
The location was beautiful in spite of the issues
Lindsey_F, Aug 2026
Went at sunset which was very pretty. Not typically afraid of heights but this was a little scarier than anticipated - there are 2 small windows that open on the gondola. Was a little pricey but I think worth it for the view and experience
Jamie_N, Aug 2026
Everyone is very helpful and kind. Viator saved us 50% off same day prices. The experience was amazing. The Sky Bistro is a must do as well. Great communication from Viator and the whole process was so easy and made our experience perfect!
shaun_g, Aug 2026
Great views. You will need to go to the ticket counter to get an actual ticket. The barcode will not work.
Julie_P, Aug 2026
When we arrived at our location we were told our booking had been cancelled, which we did not do. To continue on with our plans we had to purchae tickets again through the venue.
Rebecca_O, Aug 2026
Give yourself time at the top to sit and enjoy the view. Good food options as well and a nice gift shop not at the top and on the main platform. Live music in the evening at the top was great!
Loris_N, Aug 2026
When you buy online, you don’t actually get your tickets. You have to line up on arrival to get your actual ticket. Very disappointed ☹️
Regina_A, Aug 2026
Get an early reservation to avoid the crowds. Once you get off the gondola, you can choose to hike to the top of Sulfur Mountain. It takes about 1/2 hour round trip and involves a lot of stairs.
jennifer_w, Aug 2026
These are not tickets. We had to wait in a long line to exchange these vouchers for a ticket. Unlike the actual tickets, you also do not get to decide the timeframe. We had ask them to adjust our time. Not worth it to book this. Go through the gondola directly.
Dawn_M, Aug 2026
An amazing experience. A must do in Banff. Sulpher Mountain was fabulous. Seamless e- ticket, easy transfer to and from and exactly what was offered- and more.
Kristin_K, Aug 2026
Beautiful views. Great perspective of Canadian Rockies. So much beauty at top. Recommend slowly down & having a leisurely beer at their outdoor patio weather permitting!
Karen_K, Aug 2026
Prior to boarding, we were able to visit Starbucks and the lovely gift shop.
The amenities included in the Banff Gondola FAR EXCEEDED our expectations. At the top of the gondola is a LARGE, GORGEOUS visitor center with a beautiful restaurant and a fun bar--both offering GREAT views! There are multiple viewing sites, seating, games, refreshments, binoculars, firepits, and maps detailing the surrounding mountains. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!!
Jasper_C, Aug 2026
1hr and 30mins for a $100 ride and stay on top is a bit greedy. Pursuit, Should give it back to a canadian company.
Mary_W, Aug 2026
staff is very friendly. Well worth taking the hike all the way up to the top of Sulphur Mountain when you’re up there. views are fantastic.
Lori_M, Aug 2026
Great experience! You can walk to the top of mount sulphur and the views are incredible. Highly recommend!
Courtney_C, Aug 2026
What an unbelievable experience! The journey to the top is breathtaking, every direction you look is beautiful!
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