November 9 | Early Closure
The Banff Gondola will be closing early on Sunday, November 9. The last ride up is at 5:30 p.m. and last ride down is at 7 p.m.
November 10 – November 21 | Banff Gondola Closure
The Banff Gondola will be closed for maintenance from Monday, November 10 to Friday, November 21, and will re-open on November 22.
Banff Gondola Interpretive Floor Maintenance
Please be advised that the Gondola Interpretive Center floor is currently undergoing maintenance.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Banff Gondola Hours |
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| Last Ride Up | ||
| October 14 – November 9 | Daily, 10 AM – 9 PM | 7:30 PM |
| November 10 – November 21 | Closed for Annual Maintenance | |
| November 22 – December 31 | Daily, 10 AM – 10 PM | 8:30 PM |
| January 1 – January 29 | Daily, 10 AM – 9 PM | 7:30 PM |
| January 30 – March 29 | Daily, 10 AM – 9 PM | 8:30 PM |
| March 30 – April 30 | Daily, 10 AM – 9 PM | 7:30 PM |
| May 1 – June 19 | Daily, 9 AM – 9 PM | 7:30 PM |
| June 20 – September 7 | Daily, 8 AM – 10 PM | 8:30 PM |
| September 8 – October 12 | Daily, 9 AM – 9 PM | 7:30 PM |
| October 13 – November 8 | Daily, 10 AM – 9 PM | 7:30 PM |
| November 21 – December 31 | Daily, 10 AM – 10 PM | 8:30 PM |
Sky Bistro Hours |
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| September 2 – November 9 | Lunch, Daily: 11 AM – 2:00 PM | |
| Dinner, Daily: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | ||
| November 10 – November 21 | Closed for Annual Maintenance | |
| November 22 – December 31 | Lunch, Daily: 11 AM – 2:30 PM | |
| Dinner, Daily: 5 PM – 8 PM | ||
| January 1 – January 29 | Lunch, Daily: 11 AM – 1:30 PM | |
| Dinner, Daily: 4 PM – 7:30 PM | ||
| January 30 – March 29 | Lunch, Daily: 11 AM – 1:30 PM | |
| Dinner, Daily: 4 PM – 8 PM | ||
| March 30 – April 30 | Lunch, Daily: 11 AM – 1:30 PM | |
| Dinner, Daily: 4 PM – 7 PM | ||
| May 1 – June 19 | Lunch, Daily: 11 AM – 1:30 PM | |
| Dinner, Daily: 4 PM – 7 PM | ||
Northern Lights Hours |
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| September 2 – November 9 | Daily, 11 AM – 8:00 PM | |
| November 10 – November 21 | Closed for Annual Maintenance | |
| November 22 – December 31 |
Daily, 11 AM – 8:30 PM |
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| January 1 – January 29 | Daily, 11 AM – 7 PM | |
| January 30 – March 29 | Lunch: 11 AM – 7:30 PM | |
| March 30 – April 30 | Daily, 11 AM – 7 PM | |
| May 1 – June 19 | Daily, 11 AM – 7 PM | |
| June 20 – September 7 | Daily, 11 AM – 7:30 PM | |
| September 8 – October 12 | Daily, 11 AM – 7 PM | |
| October 13 – November 8 | Daily, 11 AM – 7 PM | |
| November 21 – December 31 | Daily, 11 AM – 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.

November 22 to March 29
Join us this winter for an unforgettable evening at the Banff Gondola. Enjoy captivating stories from our Stoney Nakoda friends, explore the immersive Four Wonders art installations and discover the cultural significance of each full moon at the summit.
