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Located within the heart of the Rocky Mountains and one of the many exciting amenities of Banff is the the Banff Gondola, situated on the eastern slopes of Sulphur Mountain. It\u2019ll take you on a round trip up and down the mountain, or for the more adventurous you can hike up and take the gondola down. At the top of the Banff Gondola are several observation decks with some of the most incredible views in the world that people travel across the world to enjoy. In addition to the world-class scenery, the Banff Gondola offers an interactive museum and information center, a multi-sensory theatre, a gift shop full of really nice merch and souvenirs, places to get food and drink, even chairs and a big outdoor firepit you can relax beside with a glass of wine or a cold beer. There is also a wooden boardwalk that connects the observation decks to an old weather monitoring station that you can climb up to, on the top of Sanson\u2019s Peak. Be careful if you do, it\u2019s very windy up there and can be icy in the winter. Make sure to keep an eye out for wild life! You may see rams, sheep, marmots, and many other critters all over the mountain if you\u2019re lucky. Banff is located within Treaty 7 territory<\/a>, the traditional territories and home of the Blackfoot Nations peoples, including the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, the Tsuut\u2019ina Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nations.<\/p>\n

This guide will attempt to answer any questions you may have about visiting the Banff Gondola. Please drop comments\/memories in at the bottom of the post – thank you.<\/p>\n

Bring a camera.<\/p>\n

About The Banff Gondola<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Banff Gondola is an outdoor cable car system that transports people up and down the side of Sulphur Mountain, from their lower terminal to the upper terminal. Each cable car is designed to hold 4 adults (2 seats on each side) and they’re fully enclosed in glass, with a small book-sized window you can open. The doors lock when you get in and stay locked until you reach the terminal and the attendants release them. The surrounding area views are beautiful on all sides and the ride takes about 8 minutes to complete, which will take you 2,281m (7,486 feet) above sea level. The Banff Gondola is open all year and can offer quite a different experience depending on which season it is when you visit, what time of day, and what day of the week it is. The gondola is the busiest on weekends holidays and during the middle of the day. Attending outside of those times will offer a better experience, especially if there’s poor weather and you don’t mind dealing with that.<\/p>\n

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