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Banff Gondola


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 36 attractions in Banff
Traveller 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

Traveller Reviews

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Nice
4 Jul 2009

Great views but was not worth the money until my wife spotted a family of mountain goats behind the main building. That made it all worth it more

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5 of 5 stars
Ottawa, Ontario
30 Jun 2009

It was not our first time, but it is a 'must do' every time we get to the rockies (about every 5 years). The view is just amazing. This is the first time my boys will be old enough to really remember it and they thought it was great. I went a few times as a child and we would... more

29 Jun 2009

Pick your day to go up, and if it's nice and clear, you won't regret it! Beautiful views from the top!! Our family really enjoyed this attraction. And don't forget to dress warmly as it can get cold and windy at the top of the mountain. more

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3 of 5 stars
Ottawa, Canada
26 Jun 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Banff Gondola is an okay attraction. It takes about 8 minutes to get to the top. The views are beautiful of course, but that's to be expected. The cafeteria/ restaurant on the top is great, offering views without the disturbance of the wind. I think this attraction is rather overpriced. I've seen better gondolas in smaller mountains and for much... more

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5 of 5 stars
Winnipeg Manitoba
22 Jun 2009

My wife and I just returned from our vacation in southern Alberta and we decided to take a drive up to Banff and check it out. We went to the top of the gondola and I must say the view is every bit as spectacular as people say it is. I spoke to a family of four that had hiked... more

18 Jun 2009

It's almost 6 hours drive from edmonton to banff but I tell you, it's worth the trip. Roads leading to Banff will show you the beauty of the rocky mountains and for first timers like me its a sight to behold. Its good we went during summer so we were able to move freely from one place to the other... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ajax Ontario
5 May 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We took the gondola ride to the top of Sulpher Mountain this past March. It was a sunny, crisp morning and the mountains were right in your face. We had called the attraction the afternoon before, and they recommended waiting for the morning. They were right, and the views could not have been better. more

2 Mar 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

While the view and hike were stunning while atop the mountain we found that the price was kinda steep. $27 for a ride up and down the mountain. Granted everything in Banff is pricy but we found this too be a little much. (but so long as people pay what can ya do?) We went up during the winter and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ottawa, Canada
19 Jul 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

On a clear day, I can't imagine what could possibly top this. The line up to get on the gondola may seem long and imposing - but it goes fast, don't worry. This should be on your must-do list when in Banff. But in even the middle of summer - bring a jacket! We were there in mid-July 2008 and... more

10 Jul 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

What an amazing view up the Banff Gondola! Once you get off the gondola, you have the option of climbing another kilometre or so to the top of the mountain. It's an easy climb and there are many more spectacular views. Just as we started our climb, we noticed 4 Big Horn Sheep (2 babies) under the steps. We thought... 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