Banff Sunshine Village Gondola and Sightseeing

4.8 (224 reviews) 1–4 hours Free cancellation

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224 reviews

4.8

Banfff Sunshine Village Gondola — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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".

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At a glance

Duration: 1–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Sunshine Village Corporation

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Sightseeing Gondola and Mount Standish Chairlift
Included: Free Shuttles from the town of Banff. Various pick up locations

Not included

Not included: Product for foot passenger only.
Not included: No Sport equipment permitted skis, snowboards, snow bikes, snow shoes, snow kites, bicycles

Itinerary

Sunshine Meadows

3 hours Admission included

Sunshine Village sits high on the Continental Divide in the heart of Banff National Park. It features three sprawling mountains with breathtaking sights, uninterrupted by any signs of civilization. Just a quick 15 minute drive from the town of Banff, Sunshine Village is the perfect place to escape the crowds and enjoy nature.

Visit the gift shop and cafe before getting on a 22-minute gondola ride that will take you up through the rocky mountains and into the village. Take the tour at your own pace and either take the Mount Standish Chairlift or hike up the mountain to the viewpoint.

Ride the Mount Standish Chairlift over 2,400 m (7,875 ft), the highest sightseeing elevation in the Banff and Lake Louise area. Experience 360 degree views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. You will feel like you are on top of the world. From there, catch even more breathtaking scenery from the Standish viewpoint platform or connect to the Sunshine Meadows hiking trails and visit the three high-alpine lakes; Larynx, Grizzly and Rock Isle. Then finish your day off with a cold drink and some delectable eats at Mad Trapper's Grill & BBQ (not included).

Free shuttle buses are available to Banff Sunshine Village Gondola, with 6 daily pick-ups in Banff at various locations starting at 7:00am. Free shuttle bus with 6 daily returns to Banff at various times throughout to the day, last one departing the Banff Sunshine Village Gondola base area at 5:45pm
Stop 2

3 hours Admission included

Just a quick 15 minute drive from the town of Banff, Sunshine Village is the perfect place to escape the crowds and enjoy nature. Visit the gift shop and cafe before getting on our 8 passenger 22-minute gondola ride that will take you up through the rocky mountains and into the village. Take the tour at your own pace and either take the Mount Standish Chairlift or hike up the mountain to the viewpoint.

Please Note: Plan your visit to allow sufficient time to ride the Gondola to the Village and enjoy the sights from the Standish Viewing Deck. We recommend you arrive to the Village no later than 15:30.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Sunshine Meadows 1 Sunshine access Rd, Trailhead at Sunshine Village, T1L 1J5, Banff, Canada See on map

End point

Sunshine Meadows 1 Sunshine access Rd, Trailhead at Sunshine Village, T1L 1J5, Banff, Canada See on map

Using your ticket

If you require transportation to Banff Sunshine Village in summer please visit www.banffsunshinemeadows.com/hours-directions and in winter www.skibanff.com/getting_here
Please note this voucher is not your ticket. You must present this voucher to Banff Sunshine Meadows Guest Services on the mountain to receive your sightseeing ticket. Please have voucher printed to exchange for your ticket