Banff Gondola Mountaintop Experience
Looking for the best things to do in Banff National Park? Visit the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Gondola to see more mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime. Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff, Canada to experience a bird's eye view of six mountain ranges. This exhilarating activity is open year-round - a definite 'must-do' on your trip to the Canadian Rockies.
The Gondola Ride
The adventure begins with an eight minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a modern, fully-enclosed four passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb 698m (2,292 ft) to an elevation of 2,281m (7,486 ft) at the Summit Upper Terminal – the departure point for a mountaintop of activities.
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Mountaintop Christmas
As part of the Banff Lake Louise Christmas in the Rockies, join us Sunday December 6th for a mountaintop Christmas sing along. Catch a ride to the top of the Banff Gondola and join award-winning children's performers and music educators; Heather and Corina for a free program of Christmas songs and stories with cookies and hot chocolate. The perfect way to get in the spirit of Christmas in the Canadian Rockies!
*Sunday Dec 6th: Get one FREE child (ages 6-15) ticket with every adult ticket purchased at the Banff Gondola.
Banff Alpine Lights
Ride the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain at NIGHT! See the Canadian Rockies like never before! Available Saturday evenings from December 19, 2009 - April 10th, 2010, Banff Alpine Lights is a mountaintop evening experience, featuring a full Alberta Prime Rib dinner and the most spectacular views in Banff National Park.
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Adults: $49.00* Children: (6-15) $27.00 Infants: (0-5): FREE
*Book online for a savings of $9.95 per person on Adult Alpine Lights. (Minimum retail value $58.95)
Banff SkyWalk & National Historic Site
When you arrive at the upper terminal, you will have the choice of exiting the building to witness the breathtaking views in every direction or going up into the restaurant area where you can sit in comfort and still see the view. Above the restaurant levels is the upper observation deck for the best view yet. The Summit Complex and the main observation deck are handicapped accessible. The Banff Skywalk is an easy 1km self-guided interpretive walkway along the summit ridge that leads to the Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site of Canada, and the historic Sanson’s Peak Meteorological Station. This is definitely one of the more interesting things to do in Banff National Park. The historical stories of the area and early explorers are as impressive as the spectacular views! More adventurous hikers will want to try the South East Ridge Trail – a favourite among the locals. To see the view from the top today, check the Banff National Park Webcam.
Interactive Giant Compass
Discover the interactive giant compass located at the top of the Upper Summit Terminal. Find out the distance and direction to home and other cities around the world. This makes the perfect souvenir photo to bring home to friends and family!
Wildlife
Stay on the look out for wildlife and birds that frequent the Banff Gondola. This is nature’s wild playground, so a camera is a must! Visit our wildlife sightings and photos section to see some of the animals in the Canadian Rockies. You can encounter the local wildlife including Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, Golden mantled ground squirrels, Hoary marmots, Clark’s nutcracker and the Canada (Gray) jay. But please remember that although these animals are for the most part friendly, they are wild and can be dangerous! Please do not feed or approach the wildlife; admire them from a safe distance and help us keep them wild.