Experience the Beauty of Banff from Above: The Banff Gondola

Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the Banff Gondola offers one of the most breathtaking ways to experience the stunning landscapes of Banff National Park. A ride on this iconic gondola takes you to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, where panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, lush valleys, and the charming town of Banff await.

The journey begins at the base, where you board a modern, enclosed gondola cabin. As you ascend 2,292 feet (698 meters) in just eight minutes, the scenery transforms before your eyes. Once at the top, step onto the observation decks or walk the boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak for even more incredible vistas. The 360-degree views include landmarks like Mount Rundle, the Bow Valley, and Lake Minnewanka.

Beyond the views, the summit features interactive exhibits at the Above Banff Interpretive Centre, delicious dining at Sky Bistro, and a cozy café to relax with a warm drink. Whether you visit in summer for hiking and wildlife spotting or in winter for a snowy wonderland, the Banff Gondola is a must-do year-round.

For an unforgettable adventure high above the Rockies, the Banff Gondola delivers awe-inspiring beauty and a true taste of Canada’s wild majesty. Don’t forget your camera—every angle is picture-perfect!

Plan your visit today and elevate your Banff experience!

A Convenient Variety Of Banff Hotels, Lake Louise Lodges, And Campgrounds

Getting a great night’s sleep in Banff Lake Louise can be a rare alpine experience. Rough it at a wilderness campground. Pamper yourself at a five-star resort. Choose a friendly bed and breakfast in Banff, a cozy cabin in Lake Louise, or a remote mountain lodge reached only by foot, on skis, or on top of a horse. Contact our local reservation agents to find the right accommodation

Arrow Motel

http://www.bestofbanff.com/arrow-motel/

This budget hotel is perfect for the price conscious traveler looking for private accommodation. The hotel is located next to the Banff Ptarmigan Inn on

Banff Avenue

just steps from downtown Banff. Guests of The Arrow Motel have complimentary access to the health facilities and spa of the Banff Ptarmigan Inn, and room service provided by The Meatball Restaurant

• Baker Creek Chalets

http://www.bakercreek.com

At Baker Creek you can relax in your cozy log chalet with wood burning fireplace or enjoy coffee on the private deck of your Jacuzzi Suite. Nestled in a peaceful wooded setting, beside Baker Creek and beneath the majestic Canadian Rockies are honey coloured log chalets, romantic lodge Jacuzzi suites and the renowned Bistro restaurant. Open all year round, during any season Baker Creek is the ultimate escape for those in search of an authentic mountain experience.

Banff Aspen Lodge

http://www.banffaspenlodge.com

Enjoy a Canadian Rockies Continental Breakfast with every stay! A friendly hotel of 89 spacious rooms and just a short stroll to downtown Banff. All rooms are carefully furnished and decorated with panoramic mountain views. Amenities include two outdoor hot tubs, sauna & steam room, in-room refrigerators, gift shop, ski work bench, wireless internet, internet access terminal($) and laundry facilities ($).

Banff Caribou Lodge

http://www.bestofbanff.com

Impressive hand hewn logs that accent the building's exterior. Enjoy access to large jetted hot pool, and fitness room. *All guests receive: Complimentary Wi-Fi access *Complimentary Underground parking Take advantage of the Keg Steakhouse and Lounge and the Red Earth Spa (a full service spa) in your own hotel.

• Banff Inn

http://www.banffinn.com

The Banff Inn offers modern hotel accomodations located directly on Banff Ave., only a 10 minute walk to the downtown area where you can find shops, restaurants, and many of Banff's other attractions. The Inn features beautiful appointed, renovated standard rooms as well as Loft units. ***NEW*** Our loft units now include a mirowave and mini frig. All guests rooms are smoke free and we offer complimentary wireless internet service and Continental Breakfast, confidential voice mail and

• Banff International Hotel

http://www.banffinternational.com

"The Best Location in Town". The Banff International Hotel features 165 non-smoking guestrooms with a modern designed and furnished rich wood decor. The hotel is ideally situated in the Town Centre of Banff and is the perfect location for leisurely walks with spectacular scenery,local attractions and shopping.Satisfy your appetite at the "Mountain Grill Restaurant" or refresh yourself at our Lobby Lounge. This will be your home away from home.

• Banff Ptarmigan Inn

http://www.bestofbanff.com

Located just one block from Downtown, this hotel features Two hot tubs *Sauna and steam room *Complimentary Wi-Fi *Complimentary underground parking *A flavorful Italian inspired restaurant; The Meatball.

• Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

http://www.rockymountainresort.com

We are ideally set amid eight acres of private, secluded parkland and surrounded by the glorious scenery of Canada's oldest national park. Our Banff Alberta hotel's breathtaking location will add to the enjoyment, comfort and luxury of our genuine Rocky Mountain hospitality. We have 171 beautifully decorated and luxuriously appointed rooms, ranging from standard suites right through to condominium style suites with fully equipped kitchens.

• Banff Voyager Inn

http://www.banffvoyagerinn.com

The Banff Voyager Inn is one of Banff original hotels built in 1964. This unique and traditional hotel features 88 spacious guestrooms in a two-storey structure. Of the 88 guestrooms, 86 feature 2-queen beds. There is one king room and one jacuzzi suite with a queen bed. The Banff Voyager Inn was designed with the budget conscious traveller in mind and offers clean, comfortable and continually renovated non-smoking accommodations in a warm, friendly environment at an affordable price.

Jasper Hostels-links

Hostelling International's Beauty Creek hostel is a wilderness property that has no running water or electricity and has outdoor toilets. Situated 87 km (54 mi) south of Jasper and 17 km (11 mi) north of the Columbia Icefield, this hostel is year-round. From May through October check-in is from 5pm to 10pm and from October through May guests must check-in at the HI Jasper International Hostel. The Beauty Creek hostel sleeps 22 in two sleeping cabins.

HI Mount Edith Cavell

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This Hostelling International property is ideally situated near the majestic Angel Glacier on Jasper's highest peak, Mount Edith Cavell. Accommodation for 32 in two sleeping cabins is offered. This hostel makes the perfect home base when hiking the back-country. This is a wilderness hostel with limited creature comforts - no running water, no showers, and no flush toilets. They do have purified water for cooking, a refrigerator, propane stoves and lights. It is important to note that in the winter (Oct to May) the road up to the hostel is closed and guests will be required to hike, ski, or snowshoe up to the hostel from the highway which is approximately 11 km (7 mi).

1 780 852-3215

Address: | Jasper, AB | T0E 1E0

HI Athabasca Falls

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Located next to the spectacular depths of the Athabasca Falls, this hostel is located 32 km (20 mi) south of Jasper. This is the largest wilderness hostel in the park and offers limited creature comforts - no running water, no showers and no flush toilets. They do have purified water for cooking, a refrigerator, stoves and solar-powered lights. Accommodation for 40 in three sleeping cabins is offered.

Address: | Jasper, AB | T0E 1E0

HI Maligne Canyon Jasper

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Located just 11 km (7 mi) from the Jasper townsite, the Hostelling International Maligne Canyon is situated alongside the Maligne River just above the canyon. This year-round hostel makes an ideal home base when partaking in the many activities offered in this area including hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing. The nearby Skyline Trail offers one of Jasper National Park's most scenic hikes. This wilderness hostel offers a guest kitchen, a common room and 12-bed mixed dorm accommodation.

1 780 852-3215

Address: Maligne Road | Jasper, AB | T0E 1E0

HI Jasper

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Overlooking the picturesque Athabasca Valley, this hostel is located 7 km (4.3 mi) southwest of the Jasper townsite, up Whistler's

Mountain Road

. Accommodation for 80 is available, plus two family/couple rooms. A fully-equipped self-service kitchen is available for guest use. Additional amenities include free parking, laundry facilities and Internet access.

1 780 852-3215

Address: | Jasper, AB | T0E 1E0

A Delicious Banff Restaurant Guide

Feast on exotic yet comforting cuisine at world-class Banff and Lake Louise restaurants. Savour the freshest local ingredients on a variety of Canadian and internationally-inspired menus -- from fondue, fresh fish, wild elk, and bison tenderloin to sushi, pad Thai, and pizza. The dress code here is mountain casual, which includes that cozy fleece sweater. After dark, kick up your heels at a dance club or western saloon or just relax with a beverage at a local lounge.

Aardvark Pizza & Sub

Banff's original late night eatery.
Take out and delivery, 9am - 4am. All day, all night.

Athena Pizza

Pizza, steaks, ribs and Italian food. Family dining. Seating capacity 92.

• Aurora Nightclub

Large, new modern nightclub with cozy lounge, open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday every week.Nightly specials, live Dj's spinning everything.

• Balkan the Greek Restaurant

Alberta's favorite Greek restaurant. Traditional, family owned and operated Greek restaurant. Delicious, fall off the bone, lamb and superb Greek cuisine. Tuesday and Thursday nights are 'Greek Night' in Banff - bellydancing, Greek dancing and plate smashing!... more

• Banff Keg Steakhouse & Bar - Caribou Lodge & Spa

Located at the Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa, on

Banff Ave.

Great steaks, a casual ambiance and friendly, knowledgeable staff are the proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. Check out our other location downtown Banff as well.

• Banff Keg Steakhouse & Bar - Downtown

Central to the downtown area, The Keg is a casual steakhouse with a contemporary flavor. Inviting decore, friendly staff and great steaks are trademarks of Banff’s downtown Keg. Feel free to visit our other great location at the Banff Caribou

• Banffshire Club

Elegant and luxurious restaurant that offers contemporary North American cuisine featuring the freshest ingredients prepared in a most innovative fashion. 5-Diamond Award from AAA. Seating capacity 52, children's menu available as well as a group menu

• Bear's Den Pub

Bear's Den Pub a popular winter hotspot features a wide selection of locally brewed beers and pub fare food. Open daily from 5pm - 12 midnight.

Summer Adventures -Banff

Design An Incomparable Banff Summer Vacation

Banff summer adventures bring you face to face with nature. Marvel at majestic wild animals, inspiring wild spaces, jagged mountain peaks, and thickly forested alpine valleys. Enjoy abundant Banff Lake Louise summer activities. Explore scenic driving routes, Take a casual stroll through wildflowers in an alpine meadow or test your extreme limits climbing to the roof of the Rocky Mountains. Backpack across rock ridges formed by undersea oceans over 45 million years ago. Tee off at a five-star golf course. Throw a fish hook in the water, walk on a glacier, or canoe on Lake Louise’s turquoise water. Or take a guided trip outside the park for heli-hiking, whitewater rafting, and ATV fun.

• ne Anglers

Wild places : Wild trout

Let Alpine Anglers guide you on a fly-fishing excursion of a lifetime. Catch and release wild trout, Bow River Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat and Bull Trout on the smaller mountain streams of southern Alberta.

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• Alpine Helicopters

Alpine Helicopters provides helicopter sightseeing tours and heli-hiking adventures in the Canadian Rocky Mountains from its tour facility located at the Canmore Municipal Heliport (22km east of Banff). Helicopter custom charters and heli-weddings are... more

• Alpine Holidays

Tour company which offers transportation in the Canadian Rockies for FIT and small groups. Specializing in Canadian Rockies for Japanese guided tours. Will also arrange accommodations, restaurants, etc. and handle special tour requests.

• ff Ace Golf and Tours Inc.

We make reservations for you at the golf course and then drive you to it.

• Banff Culture Walk

Experience all that makes Banff a great cultural destination with the Banff Culture Walk! Celebrating the arts, culture and heritage throughout Banff, this free self-guiding brochure is a wonderful opportunity to visit Banff's most interesting and vibrant... more

• Banff Lake Cruise

Open daily May 13 - Oct 10, 2011. Enjoy a 60-minute scenic cruise on Lake Minnewanka, located just a short drive from Banff. Enjoy entertaining and informative narration as you travel through the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies.

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• Banff Rafting Centre

Closest whitewater rafting available from Banff and Calgary. Half and Full day trips. Whether you want Mild or Wild,... more

• Banff Springs Bowling Centre

4 lanes of Canadian Spin Bowling. We offer group rates and will do birthday parties.

Fully lic. lounge, video arcade, internet cafe.

• Explore Rockies Activity Centre

Conveniently situated at

202 Banff Avenue

in the center of Banff, the new ExploreRockies.com store will provide visitors with activity planning, information services and sightseeing in the Canadian Rockies. Unlike many tourist centers, ExploreRockies.com... more

• Explore Rockies Tours

If roaring waterfalls, emerald lakes, alpine meadows and rugged peaks are on the list of things to do in Banff National Park, then an explore rockies tour is a must. Excursions take visitors to exceptional spots for photos, wildlife viewing, nature walks... more

• Hydra River Guides

Summer Fun!

The Kicking Horse River boasts big waves, continuous rapids and unparalleled white water. Carving a passage through the spectacular Kicking Horse Canyon, the river is set amongst some of the best scenery in the Canadian Rockies.

Each section... more

• Nature in Focus Hiking

Customized, private guiding for small groups, families or single individuals: that's our style! We design trips around fitness levels, interests and preferences. The finest in exclusive guided experiences, courtesy Nature in Focus.

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Winter Adventures - banff

Thrilling Adventures For Your Banff Winter Getaway

Experience a dazzling range of Banff Lake Louise winter activities. Downhill ski or board at Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village or Lake Louise Ski Area on one Interchangeable lift ticket from Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine. Skim across cross-country ski trails. Snuggle with your special someone during a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride. Take a blast through the forest on a dog sled pulled by Alaskan huskies. Outside the park, you can enjoy heart-pounding helicopter tours and snowmobile tours. These are just a few of the fun things you can do during your Banff winter vacation.

• Alpine Helicopters

Alpine Helicopters provides helicopter sightseeing tours and heli-hiking adventures in the Canadian Rocky Mountains from its tour facility located at the Canmore Municipal Heliport (22km east of Banff). Helicopter custom charters and heli-weddings are... more

Awesome All Season Adventures

Your adventure takes you away from the main roads into one of the most beautiful mountain environments in the world. Free hotel pick-up daily form Banff & Lake Louise.

• Banff Adventures Unlimited

For over a decade, Banff Adventures Unlimited has helped visitors experience the best of the Canadian Rockies. Offering the full array of summer and winter activities available, we secialize in providing convenient service, allowing our guests to spend... more

• Banff Fishing Unlimited

Celebrating 26 years as the most comprehensive service for year-round guided fishing in the area. Summer trips offered include charters for lunker Lake Trout and jumbo Rockies at Lake Minnewanka; jigging, trolling and fly-fishing from comfortable, covered,... more

• nff Gondola

We offer outstanding panoramic views of Banff and the Canadian Rockies from 7486ft (2281m). Enjoy the 8 minute ride to the top of the world where there are dinning options, hiking trails, and observation decks at the summit for maximum viewing pleasure.... more

• Banff Nordic

The greatest way to experience winter in the Canadian Rockies is on cross-country skis. If you have tried cross-country skiing before we can teach you the skills that will allow you to glide down the trails and be comfortable and in control on the descents.... more

Banff Upper Hot Springs

All the amenities of a modern facility are featured in this splendid, historic spa and bathhouse against a backdrop of Banff's spectacular alpine scenery. You will luxuriate in the comfort of soothing hot springs where travelers have come to "take... more

• Brewster Lake Louise Stables

This winter season enjoy a Sleigh Ride in beautiful Lake Louise. Traditionally styled 15-passenger sleighs depart daily from the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. The 45 to 60 minute trips go on the hour from 10am on weekends and from 1pm weekdays. Evening... more

• Canmore Caverns Ltd.

Join us on a tour of discovery to Rat's Nest Cave: a wild, undeveloped cave with no artificial lights, boardwalks or handrails under Grotto Mountain year round. Caving is physically challenging but NO EXPERIENCE is necessary. Reservations are required.... more

• Waterslides - Douglas Fir Resort

Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets, located on Tunnel Mountain Road, has 133 spacious condo style units, fully air-conditioned, with fully-equipped kitchens and wood-burning fireplaces. Resort amenities include two indoor waterslides, indoor pool, jacuzzi,... more

• White Mountain Adventures

You’ll find some of the best year-round adventures in the world right here in the Canadian Rockies. Incredible summer hiking and walking, amazing winter ice walks, wildlife watching, and snowshoeing adventures. Take the time to really experience them... more

Jasper Waterfalls

Kitchener Creek Falls

Visible from the

Icefields Parkway

and located just north of the Icefields Centre is this 122-m-tall (400 ft) waterfall. The fall, which is actually Kitchener Creek, snakes down the face of the canyon, ending up in the Sunwapta River.

Address: 6 km north of the Icefields Centre | Jasper, AB

Tangle Falls

Beautiful waterfalls tumble down the Tangle Ridge. Bighorn sheep are often seen in this area. The falls are located 96 km (60 mi) south of Jasper and l34 km (83.75 mi) north of Lake Louise.

Address: |

Icefields Parkway Region, AB

Kerkeslin Falls

Dropping down a canyon on Mount Kerkeslin, this waterfall is a tiered cascade falling from 310 m (1,017ft) high. It is a waterfall popular for ice climbing in the winter.

Address: 31 km southeast of Jasper, near Athabasca Falls | Jasper, AB

Maligne Canyon Falls

In the summer, Maligne River sweeps through Maligne Canyon, creating several waterfalls throughout. One of the first waterfalls, visible from the first bridge, drops about 7.6 m (25 ft) into the canyon. The largest and most popular waterfall is 23 m (75 ft) high, and is best viewed from a bridge directly over the falls. In the wintertime, these waters are frozen, creating magnificent ice caves.

Address: East of Jasper, off Maligne Lake Road, AB

Snake Indian Falls

Snake Indian Falls is a thundering waterfall that plunges 100 m (328 ft) over a limestone cliff and into the river below. Because the falls are difficult to get to, the area is often quiet and free of any crowds. The waterfall is located about 22 km (14 mi) from

Celestine Lake Road

, a narrow and twisting road.

Address: Off

Celestine Lake Road

| Jasper, AB

Athabasca Falls

The force of the Athabasca River is funnelled into a narrow canyon cut in very hard, quartz-rich sandstone rock. Viewpoints are located along the falls. The falls are located 30 km (18.75 mi) south of Jasper townsite along the

Icefield Parkway

.

Address: |

Icefields Parkway Region, AB

Punchbowl Falls

mountain creek tumbles over a cliff face creating a narrow crevice in the stone. The steepness and irregularities of the cliff face all contribute to the unusual shape of these falls. Located 48 km (30 mi) east of Jasper, and 1 km (0.6 mi) up

Miette Hot Springs Road

.

Address:

Miette Hot Springs Road

| Jasper, AB

Lower and Upper Geraldine Falls

About a kilometer apart from each other, these two waterfalls both drop into the Geraldine Lakes. The lower waterfall is about 90 m (295 ft) high and drops into a gorge while the upper waterfall is about 152 m (500 ft) high and drops over a wide cliff.

Address: 31 km south of Jasper, off the

Geraldine Fire Road

, AB