Banff Gondola, Breathtaking Panoramic Mountain Views

Banff Gondola, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, Canada

The view from the mountaintop is very beautiful

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Introduction

Banff Gondola brings unparalleled panoramic views of Banff to travelers. The gondola features four-person seating, allowing passengers to overlook beautiful mountain scenery through the high-speed cable car's windows. Passengers can reach the summit of Sulphur Mountain, at an altitude of 2285 meters, in just eight minutes, enjoying breathtaking views of Banff, the Bow Valley, Minnewanka Lake, and the majestic Rocky Mountains in the distance. The summit features a four-story building (Upper Terminal), with each floor offering its own unique features, including souvenir shops, experience centers, observation decks, and North America's highest restaurant. About 1 kilometer west along the ridge trail is a meteorological station built in 1903. During the walk, travelers can enjoy magnificent scenery from different perspectives. Standing on the summit viewing platform, it feels like you can overlook the whole world. When the sun rises in the east and the sunset begins, the pink sunshine illuminating the towering snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains is intoxicating.

Address

Banff Gondola, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, Canada

Opening hours

Updated 2018 operating hours:
May 18th - June 30th: 8:00-21:30
July 1st - September 3rd: 8:00-22:30
September 4th - October 8th: 8:00-20:30
*Last uphill: 30 minutes before closing
*Last downhill: Closing time

Transportation

Take the local bus Roam Route 1 and get off at Banff Gondola. The fare is $2 and exact change is required as the bus does not have change.

Phone +1 403-762-7475

Website http://www.banffgondola.com/