Banff Gondola Ride Admission
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Banff Gondola Ride Admission
By Banff Gondola
Recommended by 92% of travellers
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Enjoy sweeping views across Banff National Park as you glide to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a gondola with wraparound windows. Booking gondola tickets online takes care of the planning in advance, and you still have the flexibility to arrive on your own schedule. At Sulphur Mountain, use your time on the summit to walk, take photos, and enjoy panoramic views.
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C$60.90
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C$60.90
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Ages 0-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
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Highlights
- Round-trip gondola tickets save you a big hike
- Enjoy plenty of room in the 4-person gondola cabins
- Big windows offer great views from every seat
- Gondola schedule leaves you time to explore Sulphur Mountain
- Gondola admission
- Entry/Admission - Banff Gondola
- Entry/Admission - Sulphur Mountain
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Return details
- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3026P46- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Gondola 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
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Banff Gondola Ride Admission?
- Banff Gondola Ride Admission price starts from C$62.51. Discover and book Banff Gondola Ride Admission on Tripadvisor
- What is the Banff Gondola Ride Admission cancellation policy?
- Banff Gondola Ride Admission cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Banff Gondola Ride Admission on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Banff Gondola Ride Admission?
- Banff Gondola Ride Admission is hosted by Banff Gondola. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Banff Gondola on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Banff Gondola Ride Admission on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Banff Gondola Ride Admission?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 2h. Discover and book Banff Gondola Ride Admission on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3026P46
Itinerary
- StartSee departure details
- 1Banff GondolaStop: 2 hours - Admission includedSee details
- 2Sulphur MountainStop: 2 hours - Admission includedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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vjkkho
00Worthwhile
Reception was friendly and knowledgeable - I wasn't able to locate my reservation and they were able to provide it …
mpfpenguin
00Spectacular view.
I’m born and raised in Alberta, Banff never fails my expectations. The mountains are absolutely amazing.
jjacobsen280
00DO NOT GO TO THE NIGHT RISE
This was the most awful place we have ever eaten at. Food was under heat lamps for what had to have been hours, dri…
ameliavoth
00Disappointed of show
Not at all enthusiastic with poor show. Food was excellent, service was good. Not enough places to see show
OnAir16095739795
00expensive but worthy of the price
It was very expensive but I know every gondolas in Canada have similar prices. However It gave me a excellent scene…
aruiz3105
00Fam sanfran
Having to bring my sisters family from sfo and enjoying the sites with her was the best part of the trip
Rmwade1307
00Most incredible part of our trip
We went at sunset in March and it was incredible! The ride up with fresh snow was magical, and the views from the t…
837kayu5
00Great visit to the mountaintop!
We enjoyed our gondola ride and all of the things to see and do at the top. We were disappointed in the lights for …
Syed Sazzad A
00Family evening
A great place to spend an evening with your family after a busy week. It has wonderful view of the mountains, and …
Navigator487756
00Night Rise Banff Gondola
Beautiful view of mountains and town site from the top. Night Rise show was interesting and fun. Bonfires on deck…
Travelwhikeyoucan
00Dining with a view
Walking to the weather station then enjoying a superb dining experience in the sky bistro. Stunning views and delic…
jtreath
00Amazing and Breathtaking
It was an amazing and neat emotional experience to stand atop a Mountain and look around.. just look! Every scene i…
Lisa S
00Great experience!
We chose the early option so kids went free (or discounted, I can't remember). We went up on a gloriously sunny s…
Margaret W
00The Rimrock Resort Hotel is lovely.
The Rimrock resort hotel provides a wonderful experience. Staff is friendly and efficient. The rooms are large and …
pmoscarella
00Terrific experience
Worth the money spent. Went for my wife's birthday and she really enjoyed the entire experience. Will be going aga…
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Steve T
Hockley, UK113 contributions
Aug. 2022
During our stay in Canada we spent a lot of time on Gondolas but this was definitely well worth the visit. We pre-booked well in advance and went early in the morning, I would strongly recommend this.
Although it wasn't excessively busy when we were there, clearly they are geared up to handle huge volumes of visitors. We were staying at the Rimrock resort which is within a 5 minute walk but during busy times cars were parked way down the mountainside for the gondola and hot springs.
Views from the mountain top are incredible and expansive walkways help give a sense of space and isolation.
Although it wasn't excessively busy when we were there, clearly they are geared up to handle huge volumes of visitors. We were staying at the Rimrock resort which is within a 5 minute walk but during busy times cars were parked way down the mountainside for the gondola and hot springs.
Views from the mountain top are incredible and expansive walkways help give a sense of space and isolation.
Written August 26, 2022
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Hello Steve,
While you may be a Gondola aficionado at this point, were glad you found our well worth the trip!
Glad you enjoyed the views and had a great time.
Kind regards,
Brody.
Written August 26, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
RogueTrippers
Guelph, Canada4,774 contributions
Feb. 2023
Date of visit: Feb 11, 2023
I am terrified of heights. There, I said it. I absolutely hate being up high – ziplining, gondolas, ski lifts, ferris wheels etc – they all terrify the snot out of me, and it takes a heck of a lot to get me to do these things.
however, I am very much a believer that some experiences cannot and should not be missed.
I have never been to the Rocky Mountains before – and considering it took this many years to get me there now, This had that once in a life time – feel for me. So I put on my big boy pants, and faced my fears.
Getting to the top of gondola was SOOO worth it. The views were spectacular, the beauty was endless. If I had let my fear of heights prevent me from experiencing this, I would have kicked myself. The magnificence of being up there is just so breathtaking.
The ride is very safe – enclosed, and very little swaying/rocking as you go up. The views from the cart are lovely – as long as you don’t keep your eyes closed the whole way up.
The cost can be found online – and let me say – if you are even questioning the price – STOP! Just do it. The scenery and views are EPIC.
The staff are very friendly and engaging.
When in Banff – take the gondola ride and experience the views from the top of the mountain.
You can hike to the top – if you are adventurous – I hear it takes about 1-2 hours depending upon your skill level. And then you can take the Gondola back down for free (so I have heard).
I am terrified of heights. There, I said it. I absolutely hate being up high – ziplining, gondolas, ski lifts, ferris wheels etc – they all terrify the snot out of me, and it takes a heck of a lot to get me to do these things.
however, I am very much a believer that some experiences cannot and should not be missed.
I have never been to the Rocky Mountains before – and considering it took this many years to get me there now, This had that once in a life time – feel for me. So I put on my big boy pants, and faced my fears.
Getting to the top of gondola was SOOO worth it. The views were spectacular, the beauty was endless. If I had let my fear of heights prevent me from experiencing this, I would have kicked myself. The magnificence of being up there is just so breathtaking.
The ride is very safe – enclosed, and very little swaying/rocking as you go up. The views from the cart are lovely – as long as you don’t keep your eyes closed the whole way up.
The cost can be found online – and let me say – if you are even questioning the price – STOP! Just do it. The scenery and views are EPIC.
The staff are very friendly and engaging.
When in Banff – take the gondola ride and experience the views from the top of the mountain.
You can hike to the top – if you are adventurous – I hear it takes about 1-2 hours depending upon your skill level. And then you can take the Gondola back down for free (so I have heard).
Written March 18, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Good afternoon RogueTrippers.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so glad you overcame your fear and rode the Banff Gondola, and that you enjoyed your experience. The views certainly are spectacular and one of a kind!
Hope to see you again soon.
Kind regards,
Gandi
Written March 20, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gurman
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
The views at the top were incredible, especially at the Sulphur Mountain cosmic ray station. The sky bistro had some great food but I would recommend placing an reservation before you hike to the top. Met Pia from Germany who was a lovely guide and convinced me to visit the gondola again.
Written August 4, 2022
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Hello Gaujlaaa,
Really glad you enjoyed the food and views from Sky Bistro!
Pia is one of our superstars here at the Gondola and she certainly is a major asset to our team! Your kind words have been passed onto her.
Kind regards,
Brody.
Written August 6, 2022
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Kim A
Kitchener, Canada16 contributions
Aug. 2022
As a group of 10 with ages from 12-65 we booked the combo gondola ride and Northern Lights buffet. I recommend booking in advance if you plan to eat up top (which has an amazing view), as we noticed the restaurant was fully booked and seating was only given to those with reservations. Overall it was a nice trip and view, but only about half of our group felt that they would choose to do this again; the price didn't seem worth the value to everyone. In fairness, we had a few in the group that had aversions to heights so that didn't help the experience.
Written August 21, 2022
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Hi P7388GBkima,
I appreciate you taking the time to review the Banff Gondola. We are regretful that you did not fully enjoy your Gondola experience at the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Please feel free to reach out to me at rlienart@pursuitcollection.com to discuss your visit further.
Thank you,
Raphael Lienart
Assistant Guest Experience Manager
Written August 23, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Madeleine V
4 contributions
First of all, the views themselves were incredible! The reason for three stars is mostly because of how difficult it was to get to base. The free shuttle system is terrible. The driver was SO RUDE to a very large group because he couldn’t fit everyone. I understand there are only so many seats on the shuttle, but there was no way the shuttle could stop at the second stop because there already weren’t enough seats for everyone waiting at the first stop. And they go nothing to inform you if you are waiting at the second stop. We were waiting at the train station stop and only knew to try for the other stop because someone who has tried it earlier stopped to tell us the shuttle probably wouldn’t show up. When we did find the shuttle, the driver deliberately ignored us instead of trying to explain how the system works and basically just won’t accommodate everyone, even if you have tickets for the gondola. We did eventually get to the base and found parking but we were super lucky. Others we met without their own cars did end up getting to the base via Roam transit, but basically the gondola should not advertise a free shuttle when your chances of getting on it are slim. If they can’t guarantee you can get there or park there at your designated time, they shouldn’t sell you a ticket with a designated time. And they need to do a better job of hiring people who will explain the process instead of just acting like an @$$.
Also, the time slots are too long. You shouldn’t have to stay at the top for two and a half hours. I’m pregnant and have a toddler and I got really sick while we were at the top and it was a huge pain to get our time slot switched so we could get down sooner.
Overall, the views are amazing but there were other views with easier ways to access them where you wouldn’t be stuck up top for longer than you want.
Also, the time slots are too long. You shouldn’t have to stay at the top for two and a half hours. I’m pregnant and have a toddler and I got really sick while we were at the top and it was a huge pain to get our time slot switched so we could get down sooner.
Overall, the views are amazing but there were other views with easier ways to access them where you wouldn’t be stuck up top for longer than you want.
Written July 25, 2022
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Hi There madeleinevest,
I appreciate you taking the time to review the Banff Gondola. We are regretful that you did not fully enjoy your Gondola experience. Please feel free to reach out to me at bhumby@pursuitcollection.com to discuss your visit further.
Thank you,
Beverly
Beverly Humby (she/her)
Guest Experience Manager
Written August 13, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
GDJB
Biddenden, UK44 contributions
This was a good trip up the mountain. Our travel company had not given us enough time to spend at summit and were able to easily amend ticket for journey time. We were early morning and disappointed by lack of food offer available as we had planned to have breakfast at peak and could only get coffee. We also learned restaurant was booked out for lunch so advice would be to check availability
Written June 12, 2022
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Hi Discover00096243171,
We are happy to hear that you had a good trip up the mountain. I am so sorry to hear that your tour guide did not give you enough time to explore and relay the correct information about the food and beverage opening times at the top of the mountain. We appreciate your tip to future Gondola visitors to check availability as restaurant walk-ins get booked up quickly. It is important to make a reservation if you are planning on eating in one of our restaurants. We hope to see you again soon. Have a great night.
Kind regards,
Gandi
Written June 14, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
WengFamily2022
Markham, Canada9 contributions
Jul. 2022
The Banff Gondola is very close to the town of Banff. The best way to get there is to park the car at the train station for free, walk for about 10 minutes to the bus stop, and take the shuttle bus to the Gondola. The price of the bus was 5 dollars for my entire family with small kids (free). On the top of the Gondola ride, there is small trail that leads to many great view points.
Written August 7, 2022
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Hello Weng's,
Smart work using the public transport! It's definitely the way to go since parking fills up very quickly.
Glad you ended up doing the boardwalk out to Sanson's Peak!
Kind regards,
Brody.
Written August 11, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Paula B
Scottsdale, AZ35 contributions
May 2022
Originally this ride seemed pretty expensive, but since the weather was supposed to be sunny for a few days, we took a chance and were so happy we did. We hadn't realized the building at the top housed so many interesting exhibits and a balcony with breathtaking vistas. Parking was ample (and free) and friendly staff kept the queue moving quickly. The ride itself was smooth with clean windows allowing great viewing. Although the boardwalk from the building to Sansons Peak isn't owned by the same company, it's directly linked and we might have missed that adventure if we hadn't taken the ride up there. We also scored some great souvenirs using the Buy One-Get the Second 50% promo in their 2 shops.
Written May 28, 2022
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Hello Paula B, thank you for a sensational review. We are so glad you had such a great time at the Banff Gondola!
We are so glad you had such a great time up here and that the weather was so good for you.
We always encourage our guests to buy their tickets online at least 48 hours in advance for cheaper prices. We do also offer a range of packages bundling attractions for cheaper rates as well.
Thanks for taking the chance! We have so much to offer up here and we're happy you got to experience it all (including the boardwalk) on such a beautiful day with clear viewing in the gondolas.
Online tickets are prioritized for parking and we have a range of alternative options for transportation to the lower terminal. We are glad your parking experience was a good one!
We hope your souvenir bargains will help remind you of your great experience while with us up here at the Banff Gondola and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Have a wonderful day!
Kind regards,
Gandi.
Written June 2, 2022
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cardar
2 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Family
Awesome views but don't count on the restaurants. I booked this months in advance and it said there were food options. While in line it shows 3 places to eat. We got up there enjoyed our time and then went to eat we were told it opened at 11, so we sat and waited. When doors opened 20 min later we were asked if we had reservations as they were not taking walk-ins. This is not acceptable as we planned our trip based on lunch up there and to make us wait only to tell us we needed reservations the lack of communication is very upsetting. As now we are on the hunt for lunch in town. Tried to talk to manager and was told to just leave a review. Terrible service.
Written August 22, 2022
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palmettonative75
Cedar Key, FL55 contributions
Aug. 2022
We've been skiiig all over North America but the view from the top of the Banff Gondola was simply breathtaking! They run an efficient operation for certain. We took the #1 line from Banff Ave tot he gondola. I'd recommend parking on the lot on Beaver and Wolf versus the train station, especially if you are running tight on time. It becomes a bit of an undertaking to park, walk 4 blocks and try to catch the bus at the train station (free parking) that only comes once an hour. The lot I recommended is about 20 yards from Banff ave where there are busses every 20 minutes to the gondola (and placed to get coffee when you're waiting). Regardless- this is a MUST DO tour....and the Sky Bistro view was unparalleled (just book early!!)
Written August 12, 2022
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Hi palmettonative75
Thank you for your amazing review, we are so glad to her you had a great experience. You gave lots of great transpiration tips as we do offer free a free shuttle bus back into downtown Banff, As well as the Roam bus offers free rides too and from town with just the show of your gondola tickets. So glad to hear you enjoyed your experience at Sky Bistro as well. Have a wonderful rest of your day, and hope to see you again soon!
Kind regards
Gandi
Written August 16, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jennifer-Lynn
Cranbrook, Canada33 contributions
Can dogs go on the gondolas?
sandra l
4 contributions
I did not see any dogs, although this area is very dog friendly.
What days are you open and operating hours?
Márcio Santos
Vancouver, Canada498 contributions
Hey, this is what I found on their website:
BANFF GONDOLA HOURS - LAST RIDE UP
June 15 – June 29 Daily, 8 AM – 9 PM 7:30 PM
June 30 – September 5 Daily, 8 AM – 10 PM 8:30 PM
September 6 – October 10 Daily, 9 AM – 9 PM 7:30 PM
However, I suggest checking more details on their website:
banffjaspercollection / attractions / banff-gondola / hours-location/
Enjoy!
Mario B
Repentigny, Canada9 contributions
Bonjour, la durée allouée est de 1h40 au sommet...nous avons réservé au restaurant Sky Bistro...pouvons-nous augmenter le temps alloué pour le retour en gondole ? Merci !
Discover237460
64 contributions
Salut, en ce qui nous concerne, nous sommes resté tres longtemps au sommet, le retour en gondole était libre. On se présentait simplement aux gondoles pour descendre. Je ne sais pas si c'est toujours comme ça. Nous sommes allé en occtobre 2021.
Cori V
Morinville13 contributions
Do you still require Covid vaxs to ride?
ScubaNut099
Edmonton, Canada203 contributions
No one on TripAdvisor will be able to answer that question for you since the rules are constantly in flux.
Currently the province of Alberta has lifted most of it's restrictions BUT individual companies may still require mask use (even though it's not demanded by the province).
Someone could respond today to your question, and their answer may no longer be valid the next day or week.
Best bet is to contact the operator themselves and keep an eye on their website for any updates (they have a page specifically for Safety and Covid measures).
Para turistas extranjeros, para el ingreso sirve el QR de vacunación completa del pais de origen, o debe hacerse en Canada las pruebas para poder ingresar
Greg T
Winnipeg, Canada60 contributions
We would like to have a nice dinner and catch a sunset or Northern Lights up the mountain. How late does the Gondola run and is our plan possible?
True N
Wawa, Canada49 contributions
In June sunset is later than the closing hours but if you come in late summer you should be able to get a sunset type shot. For the Northern Lights, that is something you see at night and you have to depend on serendipity to be working for you.
malcolmdean
Winnipeg, Canada1 contribution
what time the ride start and is there a hotel pick up or where do we show up
Sandeep Shah
Toronto, Canada3 contributions
I had booked the tickets online so I had chosen the time which was convenient for me which was 10 am. It is better to book the tickets online as it avoids the hassle of waiting in the Q as well as your spot is confirmed when you have booked online.
You show up at Banff Gondola. In the GPS you can type it exactly the same way, it will take you right there.
The walk to the Observatory is excellent and offers even a better view from the top.
Donna Aspen
Spruce Grove, Canada
Are dogs allowed if I am traveling by myself .. he is very friendly ?
Curiosity597257
17 contributions
We saw no dogs on the Banff gondola. The website probably has a live chat agent who can tell you for sure. You are extremely high up on the mountain and can walk up even higher, so I wouldn't recommend it. I got dizzy and short of breath because of the high altitude.
