Please note that Sky Bistro will be closed for renovations from February 24 to April 26, 2026. Regular hours will continue on April 27, 2026. To see our current operational hours, please visit the Hours & Location page.
Please note that the Banff Gondola will be closing at 6:30 p.m. on March 30. The last ride up for the day will be at 5 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen will be closed from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on March 31 for a private event.
| January 30 – March 29 | Daily, 10 AM – 10 PM Last Ride Up: 8:30 PM |
| March 30 – April 30 | Daily, 10 AM – 9 PM Last Ride Up: 7:30 PM |
| May 1 – June 19 | Daily, 9 AM – 9 PM Last Ride Up: 7:30 PM |
| June 20 – September 7 | Daily, 8 AM – 10 PM Last Ride Up: 8:30 PM |
| September 8 – October 12 | Daily, 9 AM – 9 PM Last Ride Up: 7:30 PM |
| October 13 – November 8 | Daily, 10 AM – 9 PM Last Ride Up: 7:30 PM |
| November 21 – December 31 | Daily, 10 AM – 10 PM Last Ride Up: 8:30 PM |
| February 24 – April 26 | Closed for Renovations |
| April 27 – June 19 | Daily: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| June 20 – September 7 | Daily: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| September 8 – November 8 | Daily: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| November 9 – November 20 | Annual Closure |
| November 21 – December 31 | Daily: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| February 24 – March 29 | Daily, 11 AM – 8:30 PM |
| March 30 – April 3 | Daily, 11 AM – 7:30 PM |
| April 4 – May 31 | Monday – Friday, 11 AM – 7:30 PM Saturday and Sunday, Bloom & Brunch Buffet: 10 AM – 3 PM Saturday and Sunday, Dinner: 5 PM – 7:30 PM |
| May 31 – June 19 | Daily, Lunch: 11 AM – 2 PM Daily, Dinner: 5 PM – 7:30 PM |
Peak Patio Hours |
| Closed for the season. |
The Banff Gondola is located at the base of Sulphur Mountain at the end of Mountain Avenue in Banff, Alberta in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
ROAM TRANSIT LOCAL ROUTE 1
The Banff Gondola is serviced year-round by Bow Valley Roam Public Transit. Buses run regularly, with stops along Banff Avenue. Visit the Roam Transit website for information at roamtransit.com.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Banff Ave, travel south to the end, turn left after the bridge onto Spray Ave. Stay right onto Mountain Ave and follow that to the end where you will find the Banff Gondola parking lot. Please note parking at the Banff Gondola is very limited.
Enjoy a buffet brunch in the Rockies, including a spritz bar, live entertainment, floral photo opportunities and more. Available on weekends from April 3 to May 31.
