Banff: Sunshine Sightseeing Gondola and Standish Chairlift – Sunshine Village, Canada

EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a scenic ride on the Banff Sunshine Sightseeing Gondola and Standish Sightseeing Chairlift. Take 2 breathtaking rides to the elevation of 7,825 ft. Prepare to be amazed by incredible views of the surrounding Canadian Rocky Mountains and their crystal clear alpine lakes.

The Banff Sunshine Gondola fits 8 passengers in the cabin, allowing you to enjoy the ride with your family and friends. Start at the base at an elevation of 5,442 ft and enjoy a 22-minute gondola ride to the top of Sunshine Village at 7,083 ft. Once there, take a hike to explore this premier ski resort and take in the views of the valley and its wildlife.

From the Sunshine Village, take a 8-minute ride on the Standish Chairlift to an elevation 7,825 ft — the highest lift-accessed sightseeing elevation in Banff National Park. Admire the 360-degree, breathtaking views of Banff National Park and the majestic Canadian Rockies.

HIGHLIGHTS

Ride both the Banff Sunshine Sightseeing Gondola and the scenic Standish Chairlift with the purchase of one ticket
Explore Sunshine Village, a popular ski resort located on the Continental Divide of the Canadian Rockies
Take in panoramic views of the mountains and alpine lakes
Ride Banff’s biggest gondola with the whole family
Try to spot local wildlife from the gondola, chairlift, or observation deck

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