Banff Gondola - Sulphur Mountain: Hours & Location

Banff Gondola Hours

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

Last ride down: 10 minutes prior to close.
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. GST is not included.
Purchased tickets are nonrefundable, including Pursuit Passes. View full terms and conditions here.
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.)

Sky Bistro Hours

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

Last seating: one hour before close.
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Purchasing Banff Gondola tickets in advance is highly recommended. GST is not included.
Purchased tickets are nonrefundable, including Pursuit Passes. View full terms and conditions here.

Northern Lights Hours

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

Last seating: one hour before close.
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Purchasing Banff Gondola tickets in advance is highly recommended. GST is not included.
Purchased tickets are nonrefundable, including Pursuit Passes. View full terms and conditions here.

Peak Patio Hours

Closed for the season.

*Weather dependent.
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Purchasing Banff Gondola tickets in advance is highly recommended. GST is not included.
Purchased tickets are nonrefundable, including Pursuit Passes. View full terms and conditions here.

Banff Gondola Hours

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

Last ride down: 10 minutes prior to close.
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. GST is not included.
Purchased tickets are nonrefundable, including Pursuit Passes. View full terms and conditions here.
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.)

Sky Bistro Hours - 2026

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

Last seating: one hour before close.
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Purchasing Banff Gondola tickets in advance is highly recommended. GST is not included.
Purchased tickets are nonrefundable, including Pursuit Passes. View full terms and conditions here.

Northern Lights Hours

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

Last seating: one hour before close.
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Purchasing Banff Gondola tickets in advance is highly recommended. GST is not included.
Purchased tickets are nonrefundable, including Pursuit Passes. View full terms and conditions here.

Peak Patio Hours

Closed for the season.

*Weather dependent.
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Purchasing Banff Gondola tickets in advance is highly recommended. GST is not included.
Purchased tickets are nonrefundable, including Pursuit Passes. View full terms and conditions here.

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 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.

Banff Gondola Free Shuttle

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.

See schedule and stops

DAILY OPERATING HOURS

Banff Gondola Hours

Sky Bistro Hours

Northern Lights Hours

Peak Patio Hours

Gondola

Banff Gondola Hours

Sky Bistro

Sky Bistro Hours - 2026

Northern Lights

Northern Lights Hours

Peak Patio

Peak Patio Hours

Getting to the Banff Gondola

Banff Gondola Free Shuttle