A Dining Sanctuary in the Sky

ONE OF BANFF'S TOP-RATED RESTAURANTS

Opening Hours Notices November 25 and November 28

Please note that the Banff Gondola is hosting private events on November 25 and November 28. Some experiences will be unavailable as a result:

Sky Bistro & Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen:
Dinner service unavailable November 25 | Lunch service available
Last ride up: 1:30 p.m. | Last ride down: 3:00 p.m.

Dinner service unavailable November 28 | Lunch service available
Last ride up: 2:00 p.m. | Last ride down: 3:30 p.m.

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2019 1st Place,
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Mountaintop Dining at its Best

Three ways to enjoy Sky Bistro

Admission & dining separately

À la carte dining

Lunch and dinner reservations available through Open Table.
Reservations can be made 90 days in advance*.
Walk-ins are welcome based on availability.
Book Gondola admission separately.
Available daily (per Operating Hours).
Window seating is based on availability and not guaranteed.

*Sky Bistro may be closed for private events on certain days, which can impact the availability of reservations within the 90-day booking window.

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Summit Dining Experience

Lunch with a Spectacular View

Enjoy a two course Sky Bistro lunch and Banff Gondola admission, bundled into one refined Banff summit experience.

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Summit Dining Experience

Dinner Beneath the Moonlight

Enjoy a three-course Sky Bistro dinner and Nightrise admission, bundled into one refined Banff summit experience.

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During the winter, appropriate winter attire is required. Please note that our gondola cabins are not heated, and temperatures at the top can be up to 10°C colder.

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Arriving here is part of the experience

Your Sky Bistro journey begins with a stunning 8-minute gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Relax, take in the views and feel the rush of the alpine.

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Fresh ideas inspired by local producers

We partner with the top farmers, suppliers, food artisans and producers in Western Canada. Their friendship and dedication inspire our kitchen, and you can taste the difference!

Our Cuisine

A setting for every occasion

From weddings and private events to special occasions and bucket-list trips, Sky Bistro is the more memorable restaurant in Banff. There’s nowhere like it on earth!

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