Banff Sunshine Village Gondola and Sightseeing
Overview
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".
What's Included
- Sightseeing Gondola and Mount Standish Chairlift
- Free Shuttles from the town of Banff. Various pick up locations
- Product for foot passenger only.
- No Sport equipment permitted skis, snowboards, snow bikes, snow shoes, snow kites, bicycles
Meeting Location
Sunshine Meadows
1 Sunshine access Rd, Trailhead at Sunshine Village, Banff T1L1J5, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Sunshine Meadows
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Banff Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Summer season 7 days a week from July 6, 2026 to September 20, 2026.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately for season.
- NO Pets allowed with the exception of service animals
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-39850P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Banff customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- Sightseeing Gondola and Mount Standish Chairlift.
- Free Shuttles from the town of Banff. Various pick up locations.
- Product for foot passenger only.
- No Sport equipment permitted skis, snowboards, snow bikes, snow shoes, snow kites, bicycles.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Banff Sunshine Village Gondola and Sightseeing is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Banff Sunshine Village Gondola and Sightseeing will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Sightseeing Gondola and Mount Standish Chairlift
- Free Shuttles from the town of Banff. Various pick up locations
- Product for foot passenger only.
- No Sport equipment permitted skis, snowboards, snow bikes, snow shoes, snow kites, bicycles
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Summer season 7 days a week from July 6, 2026 to September 20, 2026.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately for season.
- NO Pets allowed with the exception of service animals
