What is Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen?

Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen is the Banff Gondola's casual mountaintop restaurant, located inside the summit complex on Sulphur Mountain. It offers a relaxed buffet-style dining experience where visitors can enjoy a hearty meal while surrounded by spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies.

The restaurant features a wide selection of freshly prepared dishes, including soups, salads, roasted meats, seasonal vegetables, pasta, and a variety of desserts. The menu changes throughout the year to highlight seasonal ingredients and mountain-inspired flavours, providing plenty of options for families, groups, and visitors with different tastes.

Large windows throughout the dining room overlook the Bow Valley and surrounding mountain ranges, allowing guests to enjoy panoramic scenery while they eat. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it a comfortable place to relax after walking the Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk or before exploring the summit.

Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen is especially popular with families because the buffet offers something for everyone, from lighter fare to hearty comfort food. It is also a convenient choice for larger groups, as guests can begin eating without waiting for individually prepared meals.

The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner during much of the year, making it a flexible option regardless of when you arrive at the summit. Its spacious dining area and mountain lodge atmosphere create a casual setting where visitors can take their time and enjoy the alpine surroundings.

Many guests combine a meal at Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen with the Banff Gondola ride, the summit observation decks, the interpretive exhibits, and the walk to Sanson's Peak. Together, these experiences create a memorable half-day visit that combines spectacular scenery, mountain exploration, and a satisfying meal high above Banff. Book Banff Gondola Ride AdmissionBooking the Banff Gondola Ride Admission includes All taxes, fees and handling charges. Banff Gondola Home