What is the Sunshine Village Sightseeing Gondola?

The Banff Sunshine Village Sightseeing Gondola is a scenic mountain lift that carries visitors from the resort's base area to Sunshine Village, one of the highest-elevation mountain destinations in Banff National Park. While it serves skiers during the winter, in summer it becomes a sightseeing attraction, giving visitors easy access to spectacular alpine scenery without the effort of hiking up the mountain.

The enclosed gondola cabins glide above dense evergreen forests before emerging into the open alpine, where expansive views of rugged peaks, valleys, and mountain meadows begin to unfold. The ride itself is a memorable part of the experience, offering a gradual transition from the valley floor to the high alpine landscape.

Once you arrive at Sunshine Village, you'll find yourself surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Canadian Rockies. The village is the starting point for scenic walking paths, hiking trails, mountain dining, and Sunshine Meadows, an area renowned for its wildflowers, crystal-clear alpine lakes, and panoramic mountain views during the summer months.

Many visitors continue their adventure by boarding the Standish Sightseeing Chairlift, which climbs even higher to the Mount Standish viewing area. From there, a short walk leads to an observation deck overlooking turquoise alpine lakes, rolling meadows, and countless mountain peaks stretching across the horizon. Together, the sightseeing gondola and Standish Chairlift create one of Banff National Park's premier summer alpine experiences, combining breathtaking scenery with easy access for visitors of nearly all ages and abilities. Book the Banff Sunshine Village Sightseeing Gondola & Standish ChairliftBooking the Banff Sunshine Village Sightseeing Gondola & Standish Chairlift Admission includes All taxes, fees and handling charges. Banff Gondola Home