Temperatures at the top of the Banff Gondola may be several degrees lower than the bottom. Make sure to bundle up!
Attire checklist:
In the event that a guest's attire is deemed unsuitable and potentially unsafe, we may need to respectfully decline their entry to the gondola.
Whether you're inside or out, this mountaintop destination is sure to impress with something for everyone.
The state-of-the-art Above Banff interpretive centre takes the unbelievable range of adventures in Banff National Park to a higher level. The centre offers a fun, family-friendly experience.
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.
Agents of Discovery is an interactive mobile game that brings the Rocky Mountains to life at the Above Banff Interpretive Centre. From natural history and early explorers to ancient geology, there's a whole world to discover!
Download the Agents of Discovery app before visiting, start the Banff Gondola Mission once you’re here and uncover all there is to learn about Sulphur Mountain.
Discover the timeless wonder of the Canadian Rockies in the summit building’s Above Banff Theatre. Soar above mountain peaks and through the Bow Valley on a cinematic journey that spans generations. Along the way, you’ll encounter daring climbers, high-flying skiers and stunning shots of mountain wildlife. Included with your gondola admission.
Take Banff's legendary sunsets to the next level at the Sulphur Mountain summit.
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.
One free child admission for each paying adult, available daily before noon.
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| 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 |
