Banff Gondola
Good for: views, for a family event
Not good for: food
- Address
- Sulphur Mountain
- Website
- Phone
- tel, info: 403 762 2523
- Price
- child C$11.75, full C$23
- Hours
- approx. 10:00-dusk
Lonely Planet review for Banff Gondola
In less than 10 minutes, the Banff Gondola whisks you up to the 2281m (7484ft) summit for spectacular views over the surrounding mountains, Bow River and Banff town. The upper terminal looks like something from an old James Bond movie and has the expected restaurant. Alternatively, you can hike up the steep east side of the mountain in about two hours one way. You will be aptly rewarded with great views.
The trail starts from the Upper Hot Springs parking lot. Or just hike down.
The lower terminal is just over 3km (2mi) south of Banff on Mountain Ave; it's adjacent to the Upper Hot Springs pool.
Traveller reviews for Banff Gondola (3)
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Fantastic 360 degree views from the top
sanjeevdd recommends this,
Allow enough time for the boardwalk and to soak it in. The ice cream at the top are pricey. Nice Starbucks at the bottom. Avoid rush times if possible. It can take a loooong time to get up and then to get down.
Good for: for a family event
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A birds eye view of Banff and the Rockies
steveomac recommends this,
Don't bother getting a coffee at the cafe at the top though.
Good for: views
Not good for: food
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