Mountaintop Christmas at Banff Gondola: Winter Events

Discover the Height of Winter Fun

It’s the season of magic and wonder at the Banff Gondola. Starting November 14, load up in your mountaintop sleigh and soar to where Christmas delights and Santa’s Workshop await at the summit. Decorate cookies in the bakeshop, take photos with Santa, roll your own maple taffy and watch a film in our theatre. The Banff Gondola is where Christmas memories happen.

All activities are complimentary with admission.
Kids go free before noon every day!*

*One free child admission for each paying adult when you visit before 12 noon.

Exclusive extended activities from Dec 25 - 31.

Festive Fun at the Summit

November 14 - December 31

Santa Visits

Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 14 – Dec 20
Daily, Dec 23 – 24
10:30 AM – 2 PM

Gift wrapping station

Daily, Dec 23 – 25

Cookie Decorating

Daily, Nov 14 – Dec 30

Feature Christmas Film by Disney

Daily, Nov 14 – Dec 30
Above Banff Theatre, 2^nd floor

Elf Name Generator

Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 14 – Dec 20
Daily, Dec 21 – 24
10 AM – 3 PM
Upper Terminal, 2^nd floor

Sugar Shack Maple Toffee

Saturdays & Sundays, 10 AM – 3 PM
Rooftop Observation Deck, 4^th floor
Savour an iconic Canadian culinary experience! We’ve brought in local maple toffee confectioners to create delicious toffee treats by pouring maple syrup over snow. One sample included per guest.

Adult Beverage Bar

Daily, Dec 21 – 24
2 PM – 5 PM
Citizen Pavilion, 4^th floor
Warm up with a hot chocolate or mulled wine at our Adult Bar.

Craft Decorating Station

Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 14 – Dec 20
Daily, Dec 25–31
10 AM – 3 PM
Kids can create something festive to take home this Christmas at our craft decorating station.

Agents of Discovery

Download the Agents of Discovery app and discover a world of wonder at the Banff Gondola.
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Sky Bistro Festive Dinner

Daily, Dec 18 – 31
Festive-themed dinner package includes admission and two course meal.