Banff Sunshine Village Gondola: Breathtaking 360 Views of Canadian Rocky Mountains

Experience breathtaking 360 degree views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains as you ride the Banff Sunshine Village Gondola. Don’t miss the chance to visit the highest sightseeing elevation in the Banff and Lake Louise area at 7,875ft (2,400m).

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sunshine Meadows - Perched atop the Continental Divide within the expansive Banff National Park, Sunshine Village offers a trio of vast mountains that present awe-inspiring views, unmarred by any traces of human development. A mere 15-minute journey from Banff town center, Sunshine Village serves as an idyllic retreat from the bustling crowds, immersing visitors in the splendor of the natural environment.

Embark on a visit to the souvenir shop and coffee house before boarding a 22-minute cable car ascent that transports you through the rugged mountain terrain directly into the heart of the village. Explore the area at a leisurely pace, choosing to either ascend via the Mount Standish Chairlift or by foot to the summit’s lookout point.

Ascend on the Mount Standish Chairlift to an elevation of over 2,400 meters (7,875 feet), the highest vantage point for sightseeing in the Banff and Lake Louise region. Revel in the panoramic 360-degree vistas of the encompassing Rocky Mountains. It’s an experience that makes you feel as though you’re at the pinnacle of the world. From this high point, take in even more stunning views from the Standish observation deck or venture onto the Sunshine Meadows trails to discover the trio of high-altitude lakes: Larynx, Grizzly, and Rock Isle. Cap off your adventure with a refreshing beverage and tasty fare at Mad Trapper’s Grill & BBQ (cost not included).

Complimentary shuttle service is provided to the Banff Sunshine Village Gondola, with six scheduled departures from various Banff locations starting at 7:00 am. There is also a free return shuttle service with six departures throughout the day, the last shuttle leaving the base area of the Banff Sunshine Village Gondola at 5:45 pm

What's Included
  • Sightseeing Gondola and Mount Standish Chairlift
  • Free Shuttles from the town of Banff. Various pick up locations
What's Not Included
  • Product for foot passenger only.
  • No Sport equipment permitted skis, snowboards, snow bikes, snow shoes, snow kites, bicycles
Additional Information

Enjoy 360 degree views of the Canadian Rocky Mountain as you ride an 8-passenger gondola and take in the breathtaking views of Banff National Park. Continue on up the mountain and ride the Mount Standish Chairlift that will take you to the Standish Viewpoint Platform. Experience your surroundings from the highest sightseeing elevation in the Banff and Lake Louise area at 7,875ft (2,400m). Stroll along the paths to get closer views of the three high-alpine lakes and jaw dropping view of Mt. Assiniboine, ‘the Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies’.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Summer season 7 days a week from June 23, 2023 to September 10, 2023.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately for season.
  • NO Pets allowed with the exception of service animals
Location
Sunshine Meadows
1 Sunshine access Rd, Trailhead at Sunshine Village
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lucy_b
Jul 30, 2024
Nature Lovers Gondola Trip - THIS is the gondola selection for nature lovers! After we got to the top, we hiked around 3 lakes with the most prestigious, perfectly groomed trails! We were overwhelmed by the sea of flowers, bursting with a palette of colors on both sides of the paths! We highly recommend THIS gondola trip at the Sunshine Village location!
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Kim_t
Jul 29, 2024
Worth the money! - Great experience and worth the money. Easy to redeem tickets from Viator voucher. The trail to see lakes is beautiful and easy. If you go to Banff, this is a must on your itinerary.
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Triciau2024
Jul 26, 2024
Panoramic views - worth the trip! - I really enjoyed my experience here. The Gondola goes so far up - it was wonderful to take it all in as I rode to the top. Although it was a smokey day, I enjoyed my hike and appreciated that there were staff at some of the lookout spots for any questions. It felt like I found a secret spot to experience the Rockies since there were not a ton of people visiting on the day I went. It is really not far outside Banff and there were no crowds which I really appreciated since all other spots I had been to were very crowded (in July). An enjoyable day!
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Anonymous
Jul 26, 2024
Excellent ride - The ride is very long and calm and you can get to enjoy the scenery. Once you get to the top you can talk the chair up to the mountain top and the view and trails are amazing
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Ashish_k
Jul 15, 2024
Worth the money and time - Worth the money and time. Highly recommend if you like hiking and appreciate nature. From 1.5 hike to 4-5 hikes at the meadows and hill.
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Jamie_g
Jul 14, 2024
Great ride - This was wonderful. No crowds and very peaceful. Had a nice hike down. We saw big horned sheep on the drive up and back
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Chasey_p
Jul 13, 2024
Great find. - Great time. Thoughtful employees. Low crowds. Incredible views. Unique gondola experience compared to other summertime gondola experiences.
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Chattyabby
Jul 13, 2024
Hidden Gem of Unspoiled Beauty for View seekers and hikers in the Summer. - This is a hidden gem for view goers and hikers. It is not in the city of Banff and it is important to know that there are 4 gondolas in the immediate area so you should be clear on what place you are buying with. Thankfully when I called for another matter the lady shared this so we didn’t get it confused with one in the city. The gondola and ski lift provided a great experience and the unspoiled beauty of nature with fewer people provided peace that was easily felt. We got there around 9:30 and didn’t leave until 2. We were with an elderly couple and the staff made extra efforts to help anyway they could from helping us find an easier access restroom to stopping ski lift so they could get on. This was the final stop on our trip and was the perfect low stress easy activity for our family. We also were able to enjoy lunch at Trappers, a casual food place. Though, I wish we could have hiked the trails and done more because time easily passes.
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Amy_h
Jul 7, 2024
Very enjoyable experience. Views amazing ... - The Gondola ride was better and longer than expected, travelling above woods and waterways. The sunshine village had a good info/visitor centre with food and drinks if needed. The paths to lead you down were clear, well maintained, and monitored by friendly Rangers. The flowers were only just starting in late June but showed promise! Thanks go to the Gondola staff as l left my glasses at the Visitor centre and they sent them down after me in the Gondola for me to collect 😁. Excellent service.
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Karen_b
Jul 13, 2024
Waiting for refund or reschedule. - We paid for 2 dated tickets without assigned seats or times. We tried to cancel 24 hr before and were told there were no refunds and were not offered a date change which we would have accepted. Appalling treatment considering those tickets were resold.
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