Sky Bistro
Closure dates: May 3, May 5, May 7, May 12, May 21, May 24, May 26, May 31
Please note that Sky Bistro is fully booked on these dates for a private event. Dinner service will not be available.
Banff Gondola
Closure dates: May 21
Please note that the Banff Gondola is fully booked on May 21 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. for a private event. Last upload will be at 3:10 p.m.; last download will be 4:30 p.m. Regular hours and programming will resume on May 22.
Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen
Closure dates: May 21
Please note that the Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen is fully booked on May 21 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. for a private event. Regular hours and programming will resume on May 22.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| June 1 – 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.
Skip the Parks Canada parking fees and arrive stress-free. Shuttle service and Roam Transit fare are included with your Banff Gondola admission.
Simply have your same-day, pre-purchased ticket ready when you board the Banff Gondola or Brewster shuttle in downtown Banff. Or take Roam Transit Route 1 to Sulphur Mountain and show your ticket to the driver during pick-up.
Available May 15 to October 12, 2026.
