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Banff Gondola

Mountain Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 0C0, Canada
403 762 2523
Ranked #2 of 27 attractions in Banff
4.5 of 5 stars 456 Reviews
Type: Trams
Traveller Description: The Banff Gondolatakes visitors to the top of Sulphur Mountain for the most spectacular views and photo opportunities in Banff National Park. The... more »
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Burlington, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I have vertigo so I was a little timid but I had my daughter with me so this was a once in a lifetime had to do it thing, so glad I did! the view as you go up the mountain is amazing! you are so high up when you get to the top it's like being on the top... More

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Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We took about an hour walking up to Cosmic Ray Station, beautiful scene, nice trail. It's worth to go. More

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derbyshire
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Nice trip to the summit. Excellent views of Banff and surrounding mountains More

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Cypress, Texas
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain is well worth it for the mountain, Bow Valley and townsite views you will have. Go on a clear day - or at least with high cloud cover. Dress warmly. We went late on a holiday afternoon and had no wait. More

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London, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Despite the price for journey up sulphur mountain in a cable car the views at the top are stunning. Make sure you go on a clear day and take a coat with you as it can get chilly on the top of the mountain in a short space of time More

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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

One negative, it was a holiday weekend and the wait in lines was massive which took a bit of pleasure out of the visit, well organized but just too many people! More

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Lansdale, Pennsylvania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I would rate the gondola ride itself as 3 stars, pretty standard fare, but the views and small hikes at the top are stunning. More

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Overland Park, Kansas
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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We decided to do the Alpine Lights dinner and gondola ride on our first night into Banff. It was a perfect way to start our vacation. The views are stunning, and the food was pretty darn good. For the price, I don't think we could get a better deal. More

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New Jersey
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Relax and just enjoy the ride. We went before any dining was open, it would have been fun to go in the summer and eat at the top. Its also very cold up there in May. More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This was by far the best part of our trip. The views form the top are spectacular. Don't for get to go to the very top for the observation deck. The short hike to the weather station was amazing. Wear comfortable shoes and also layer your clothes as it is more colder when you reach the top. More

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