Banff Gondola's Amazing Views

Take a ride aboard the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain with amazing views of Canada's Rockies.

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Gondola Ride up Sulphur Mountain

Maximize views of Banff with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.

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Banff Gondola Winter Nightrise Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen Views

During Winter Nightrise, the views from Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen become an integral part of the evening experience, blending mountaintop dining with the evolving night landscape.

Banff Gondola Winter Nightrise Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen Views

During Winter Nightrise, the views from Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen become an integral part of the evening experience, blending mountaintop dining with the evolving night landscape. Large panoramic windows frame the surrounding peaks and valleys, allowing guests to watch the transition from late-day glow to deep alpine night while remaining warm and sheltered indoors. Snow-covered ridgelines and forested slopes create strong silhouettes against the darkening sky, giving the scene a dramatic, high-contrast character unique to winter evenings.

As darkness settles, subtle exterior lighting from the Nightrise installations outside softly defines the terrain without overwhelming the view. From inside the dining room, these gentle light accents appear as slow-moving washes and distant glows, adding depth and scale to the panorama. Far below, faint townsite lights begin to sparkle in the valley, emphasizing the elevation and the sense of separation from the world beneath the mountain.

The interior warmth of Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen contrasts beautifully with the winter conditions outside. While guests enjoy alpine-inspired cuisine, their sightlines remain fixed on the vast night environment, creating a layered experience of comfort and grandeur. The windows act almost like a living canvas, where shifting light, cloud movement, and changing tones of the sky subtly evolve throughout the evening.

The Winter Nightrise views from Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen feel calm, expansive, and immersive. Rather than competing with the outdoor light installations, the perspective from inside offers a quieter, more contemplative way to engage with the mountain at night, making dining part of the overall journey through the winter summit experience.
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Banff Gondola Ride Reviews

Truly a must, and highly recommend to visit around sunset time..

Yeyoung Chang, January 2026
It was a spectacular experience. Truly a must, and highly recommend to visit around sunset time so that you can still see the view while going up, and then see the night time view from the top to see the lights from the village. Also, the interactive experience to make music for the mountain with the other people on the top was amazing. I cried. Whoever created this, it's so good. You goated.

Amazing views from the ride up above the snow covered pines.

Tony Pruitt, January 2026
Definitely worth the ride up to the top. Amazing views from the ride up above the snow covered pines. We went up late afternoon and came back early evening. The hike out to Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site is also a must do at the top.
An absolute must if you are visiting Banff.

The Banff Gondola is absolutely worth the ride.

Vishaka, January 2026
The Banff Gondola is absolutely worth the ride. The views as you ascend Sulphur Mountain are breathtaking, and once at the top, the panorama of Banff, the Bow Valley, and surrounding peaks is unforgettable. The boardwalk along the ridge is easy and offers different vantage points-every few steps feels like a new postcard shot.
The visitor center at the summit is modern and well designed, with interactive exhibits, a rooftop observation deck, and a caf�/restaurant where you can sit and take in the scenery. It's family-friendly, and you can spend anywhere from an hour to half a day exploring, depending on how much walking you want to do.
If possible, go at sunset-the colors over the mountains are magical. The gondola is a bit pricey, but the experience and views make it worthwhile.

Views from the top were unreal-mist rolling through the peaks, everything blanketed in white.

Shane Perry, January 2026
It snowed during our visit, which made the whole experience feel straight out of a movie. I went with friends, and the views from the top were unreal-mist rolling through the peaks, everything blanketed in white. The boardwalk was still walkable, just a bit slick. Definitely dress warm and give yourself time to take it all in. Worth every minute.

The Banff Gondola is pure magic - an experience that makes you feel on top of the world.

Michelle Goes Global, January 2026
The Banff Gondola is pure magic - an experience that makes you feel on top of the world (literally).
From the moment the gondola lifts off, you're rising above the trees, watching the valleys and peaks open up below you. The ride is smooth and surprisingly quick, but the views unfold like a movie - every angle more breathtaking than the last.
At the top, you're standing at one of the highest accessible points in Canada, with panoramic views that truly make you feel small in the best way possible. Snow-capped peaks, endless forests, crisp mountain air - it's nature showing off.