We’re all about keeping the places we love pristine, so future generations can enjoy these wow-worthy views, too.
Whether you're inside or out, this mountaintop destination is sure to impress with something for everyone.
Ignite your curiosity at the Banff Gondola. Our mountaintop Interpretive Centre is a self-guided space for all ages, featuring interactive moments that bring Banff’s stories to life. Open and welcoming, the summit experience is designed to connect you with Sulphur Mountain in your own way and at your own pace.
FAMILY EXPERIENCE
The Family Experience at the Banff Gondola invites parents and children to dig deeper into the world around us with self-guided activities and adventures.
Experience the Canadian Rockies on a cinematic scale. Our theatre experience lets you soar above the peaks and through the Bow Valley on a journey that spans generations. Along the way, you’ll encounter daring climbers, high-flying skiers and alpine wildlife. Included with your gondola admission.
Calling all kids! Pick up a field guide, complete challenges and join the Rockies Rangers during your Banff Gondola visit. Made for guests ages 2 to 16, with field guides available for three age groups.
The Banff Gondola is fully accessible to people with limited mobility. The main entrance is equipped with automatic doors with interior and exterior sensors. Each of our gondola cars is capable of taking a wheelchair and passenger to the summit. Please see our FAQ section for weight and size limit.
From a quick snack to an unforgettable multi-course meal, there’s a wide range of choices at the top of Sulphur Mountain. Our chefs create fresh and locally-sourced menus that will fuel you up for a hike or help you wind down as you watch the sunset behind the Canadian Rockies.
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.
| System: | Wallmansberger | |
| Lower terminal elevation: | 1,583 m (5,194 feet) above sea level | |
| Upper terminal elevation: | 2,281 m (7,486 feet) above sea level | |
| Total elevation gain: | 698 m (2,292 feet) | |
| Total number of Gondolas: | 40 | |
| Gondola capacity: | 4 passengers each | |
| Length of track: | 1,560 m (5,120 feet) | |
| Horizontal length: | 1,370 m (4,498 feet) | |
| Average incline: | 51% | |
| Track rope diameter: | 34 mm (111/32 inches) | |
| Hauling rope diameter: | 28 mm (13/32 inches) | |
| Track rope weight: | 21,103 kg (46,587 lbs) | |
| Hauling rope weight: | 9,490 kg (21,091 lbs) | |
| Normal lift speed: | 3.0 m (10 feet) per second | |
| Maximum lift speed: | 4.0 m (13 feet) per second | |
| Length of trip: | 8 minutes | |
| Hourly capacity: | 650 passengers, each direction | |
| Number of towers: | 3 | |
| Maximum height above ground: | 38 m (125 feet) at Tower #2 | |
| Driving unit: | 250 H.P. Electric Motor & Diesel stand-by/electric stand-by | |
| Construction period: |
Original – September 1958 to July 1959 Reconstruction – November 1997 to February 1998 |
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| Manufactured by: |
Original – Bell Engineering Works Ltd., Kriens Lucerne, Switzerland Reconstruction – Garaventa AG, Goldau, Switzerland |
