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Banff Gondola


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 40 attractions in Banff
Traveler Description: Location Details:  Directions: 5 minute drive (2.5 km / 1.5 miles) southwest of Banff. From downtown, take Banff Ave south across Bow River, then a... more »
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Attraction type: Tram
Address: Mountain Avenue Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 0C0
Canada
Tel: 403 762 2523
Fax: 403 762 7493

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5 of 5 stars
Mellody67   1 contribution
California
Oct 10, 2009

Riding in the gondola in Banff to the summit of Sulphur Mountain was amazing. When you reached the top where you got out of the gondola you could see a panoramic view of six mountain ranges. It was absolutely beautiful. While out, you could walk several flights of stairs to go even higher. You could see the whole town of... more

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4 of 5 stars
Deepta   22 contributions
California
Oct 10, 2009

Beautiful, Icefield, Glacier......It feels great to walk on the Icefields. Touching the ice cold water is a must do. more

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4 of 5 stars
chocohalic1   1 contribution
chicago, illinois
Oct 8, 2009

We took the gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, where we had spectular views of the town of Banff and the panoramic views of six mountain ranges. We were able to walk around 360 degrees and see everything. The sky was clear and felt we could reach out and touch the clouds, and we did as a cloud did... more

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5 of 5 stars
LoveBanff   1 contribution
Vancouver
Oct 8, 2009

This is one of the most memorable experiences I had during my trip to Banff and Japser. It's totally worth every penny. I was able to appreciate Banff and the rocky mountains as well as the blue blue lakes from different perspective as the gondola ascends. I would highly recommend hiking a short distance to the very top of the... more

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5 of 5 stars
YorkshireTraveller12   75 contributions
Yorkshire, England
Oct 4, 2009

Great views from the top, we have done this ride both in summer and winter and can recommend. The cafe at the top is reasonable and does a very good coffee to warmy you up. Never had to queue. more

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5 of 5 stars
PawelS   13 contributions
Western New York
Sep 16, 2009

Overcoming our paralyzing fear of heights, my wife and I took the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulfur Mountain, and what a corking experience it was: spectacular views and a very nice visitors' center. We went at the very end of August, and there was no unpleasant crowding. One of our best "touristy" experiences in the Canadian Rockies! more

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4 of 5 stars
mb12345   93 contributions
Yellowknife, Canada
Sep 15, 2009
6/6 found this review helpful

If you are a fan of natural scenery in general you will not be disappointed by a trip up the Banff Gondola. The ride up is great in a four seat tram which offers ample opportunity for photo & video recording. Once reaching the top of the summit, you can either stay around the observation point or take a 20... more

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5 of 5 stars
Disneyscrap   1 contribution
Manitoba
Aug 20, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We were the first ones in the parking lot on August 2, 2009. Had to sleep in our vehicle for the night. Forgot that it was long weekend. There were no rooms avaliable. The view from the top was spetacular. The mountains leave you speechless. The air is alot different around the mountains. You deffinately get great views of Banff.... more

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5 of 5 stars
PWA   25 contributions
Belmont, MA
Aug 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

It was definitely worth doing for a great view and hike above Banff. more

Loved it!
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5 of 5 stars
Canadiangirl02   5 contributions
Canada
Aug 12, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

The views are amazing and the hike up to the top of Sulphur Mountain is really nice. It looks like they just put up all new stairs and a walking path. The Gondola is steep and i was with someone that was scared of heights, but he managed alright with his eyes closed at times. The staff is friendly and... more

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Banff Gondola Address

Mountain Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 0C0, Canada
Tel: 403 762 2523 Fax: 403 762 7493