Banff Gondola Ride Admission
Recommended by 92% of travelers
Banff, Canada
- 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
- 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
Admission Ticket Included
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
- 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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Reviews
4.7
based on 2,896 reviews
Jennifer_C, Jun 2026
It’s very touristy. Standing in lines, people everywhere…but…the views at the top were really amazing! We were glad we did it. We did also do the Norquay chair lift. Locally owned and run, it was a nicer “experience”. Not crazy crowds, not nearly as expensive, and the restaurant at the top of Norquay was a highlight of our trip.
Edward_O, Jun 2026
Breathtaking views, worth every penny.
You get great views of banff and the mountains and a souvenir picture is an option at the end of the ride.
Banff tours travels tour guide Greg was able to adjust the booked time of my ride.
Great experience
David_O, Jun 2026
Went to ticket booth in advance to get tickets. Worked fine. Trip itself was outstanding to top of Sulfur Mountain. Highly recommend this activity.
Amanda_M, Jun 2026
So fun! Ticketing was easy and they let us on early both going up and coming down. We ate at Northern Lights at the top, food was not bad.
Fka, Jun 2026
Great experience especially the concert at the top. Friendly staff. Night recommend as a must do in Banff.
Chuck_N, Jun 2026
Superb view of surroundings from gondola and at top. Very worthwhile.
Boardwalk well worth the walk. Don’t miss the mountain goats near the gondola station!
Sunni_H, Jun 2026
Absolutely majestic! 360 beautiful views and great photo opportunities. Highly recommend, for all ages.
Stacy_P, Jun 2026
Very interesting to enjoy the top of the mountain. Gondola 🚠 climb was steady and fast . Sunshine on the top . Enjoyed the view
Lou_W, Jun 2026
The gondala ride was amazing. The staff was very friendly and professional. The ride was at our scheduled time. The scenery was breathtaking!
Kristen_U, Jun 2026
Left our phone in the bus and the driver so kindlt returned it to us. Thank you for the honesty we appreciate it
Judy_N, Jun 2026
It was a fabulous experience. A must see! The views are breathtaking and the exhibits informative. I would return.
Michael_S, Jun 2026
Beautiful view. On top there are beautiful views, nice photo exhibit, cool movie, good coffee shop and a nice restaurant. The employees are young people, mostly from Australia. They were extremely friendly.
Geraldine_H, Jun 2026
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The ride up and down is a bit scary if you have problems with heights, but you are fully enclosed and it is quite smooth.
The facilities at the top are large and have lots of room for viewing, relaxing, taking pictures, learning and eating. We were able to make last minute reservations at the Sky Bistro, and it was well worth it. We saw many big horned sheep, a whory Marmot and some chipmunks.
This experience was the highlight of our trip.
Dina_K, Jun 2026
This experience is a must!!! We felt as though we were looking at an incredible painting! The view is extraordinary!!
Ellwood_Z, Jun 2026
Well run! The ticket agents were very helpful - it was unclear when we ordered the tickets that we would need to get the tickets printed. It was very helpful to have attendants at boarding and unboarding. Displays were great!
John_a, Jun 2026
Great views/ wonderful lunch in the restaurant. Very efficient at moving people- well worth it- and Viator made it easy.
David_S, Jun 2026
Bring that extra layer. The winds are stronger and it's chilly on top. Beautiful views. You need to hours minimum to take the boardwalk to the highest point.
Mehboob_L, Jun 2026
Keep at least 3 hours for this event. Amazing Natural beauty and the facilities provided is exceptional !!
Even in summer , especially when it is breezy, it’s pretty cold. Keep warm stuff handy!!
Chuck_B, Jun 2026
Definitely a must do in Banff. Staff was awesome! The views were incredible. Consider using the shuttle.
Colette_M, Jun 2026
That most people spend about 2 hours looking around. It would be nice to let people know more about the board walk. Country how many stairs to the top, the levels and that there are places to rest along the way.
Dawnetta_P, Jun 2026
The tour and stops were fantastic, all around. One warning if you stop at Bow Falls, there are no bathroom facilities there.
Robert_B, Jun 2026
An amazing time! The views were astounding. Had a great lunch at the buffet while admiring the views and were able to spot the walks we wanted to take after lunch.
Dale_B, Jun 2026
Bus #1 takes you to the gondola free of charge when you show the driver your ticket and can be picked up at Caribou West. Takes about 20 minutes.
Sandra_E, Jun 2026
It was a well organized activity. My family and I had a wonderful experience. The views were stunning!
linda_g, Jun 2026
Absolutely awesome views. Our entire family thoroughly enjoyed this trip. We climbed all of the stairs up to the old weather station. Very interesting history of the weather station.
Elizabeth_A, Jun 2026
Spectacular views! The gondola is constantly moving, so the wait times are not too long. It's expensive, but an amazing experience. Be mindful of the ever-changing mountain weather- dress accordingly.
Leeta_S, Jun 2026
Amazing views from the top of Sulpher Mountain! Check different websites for pricing. We found it varies a lot! The day we were there adults were $100 for walk-up tickets. We bought ours online for $68 from VIATOR. The ride up was fun! You can see bears some times as well! It beautiful going up but after you are on top… WOW! 360 degrees of beautiful! We enjoyed snacks from the coffee/bakery. There is also a fire pit that felt great and benches to take in the view! It can get very windy so it’s nice to have a jacket! There are wooden stairs that you can take to a higher level that holds a weather station. The only part we did not understand was we had a time to go on the gondola and a time to come down. Our time to go up was 1:30 and to go down was 2:50. I think it helps to know that before you go. There are a couple of restaurants at the top but I would suggest reservations.
Cynthia_M, Jun 2026
Flawless and exceptional ride! What a great view from the top of the mountain. An experience unlike anything else.
Laurie_C, Jun 2026
Very organized and efficient gondola operation! The view at the top of Sulphur mountain is stunning. We could see the entire valley as it was a clear day. I love that only a certain number of tickets are sold for each time slot so the viewing deck isn’t too crowded. The staff working the gondola were so nice and very friendly!
Catherine_P, Jun 2026
Don't try to come by car....parking is limited. We stayed in Canmore, took a bus to Banff and then a second bus to the Gondola. The second ride was free with our ticket. The experience itself was so enjoyable, We had a beautiful clear and sunny day and the views were incredible. There is a boardwalk that takes you up to the very top of Sulfur Mountain from the Gondola arrival/launch building where the views are breathtaking! Worth every cent!!!
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