Regardless of when you visit, you can travel with confidence knowing your safety is our priority. This includes the peace of mind to cancel and receive a full refund up to 48 hours before your visit.

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  • Enhanced cleaning program Enhanced cleaning program
  • Rigorous staff training Rigorous staff training
  • Peace of mind Peace of mind
  • Flexible Cancellations Policy Flexible Cancellations Policy

DAILY OPERATING HOURS

Banff Gondola Hours

  Last Ride Up
January 9 – March 31 Sunday – Thursday, 10 AM – 9 PM
Friday & Saturday, 10 AM – 10 PM
7:30 PM
8:30 PM
April 1 – April 30 Daily, 10 AM – 9 PM 7:30 PM
May 1 – June 11 Daily, 8 AM – 9 PM 7:30 PM
June 28 – September 4 Daily, 8 AM – 10 PM 8:30 PM
September 5 – October 9 Daily, 9 AM – 9 PM 7:30 PM

 

  • Last ride down: 10 minutes prior to close.
  • Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.
  • Hours subject to change without notice. GST not included. Attraction tickets are refundable up to 48 hours in advance.
  • For the safety and comfort of all our guests, pets are not allowed within the gondola cabins or building. We do, however, welcome pets on all trails and outdoor areas. Service animals are welcome in all areas of the Banff Gondola when accompanied by their owners. (Appropriate accreditation must be presented on site. Emotional support animals are not permitted.)
  • From now until March 31, guests visiting after sunset will have the Nightrise experience included with their admission.

Sky Bistro Hours

January 9 – March 31 Lunch, Monday & Tuesday: 11 AM – 3 PM
Lunch, Wednesday – Sunday: 11 AM – 2 PM
Dinner, Wednesday – Sunday: 4 PM – 9 PM
April 1 – June 27 Lunch, Daily: 11 AM – 2 PM
Dinner, Daily: 4 PM – 8 PM
June 28 – October 9 Lunch, Daily: 11 AM – 2 PM
​Dinner, Daily: 4 PM – 9 PM
  • Last seating for lunch: 30 minutes prior to close
  • Last seating for dinner: 90 minutes prior to close
  • Hours subject to change without notice. GST not included. Attraction tickets are refundable up to 48 hours in advance.
  • From now until March 31, guests visiting after sunset will have the Nightrise experience included with their admission.

Northern Lights Hours

April 1 – October 9 Buffet, Daily: 11 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Last seating for lunch: 30 minutes prior to close.
  • Last seating for dinner: 90 minuts prior to close.
  • Hours subject to change without notice. GST not included. Attraction tickets are refundable up to 48 hours in advance.
  • From now until March 31, guests visiting after sunset will have the Nightrise experience included with their admission.

Getting to the Banff Gondola

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 Transit Services. Buses run regularly, with stops along Banff Avenue. Contact ROAM Transit for information at roamtransit.com.
$2/ RIDE | $1/ SENIORS & AGES 6-13

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.


Included with Gondola Admission after Sunset until March 31

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