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Timeless Joy at the Summit

Celebrate the season at the Banff Gondola!

Join us atop Sulphur Mountain for a vintage-inspired holiday celebration, complete with Santa photos, Christmas crafts, classic holiday movie screenings and a flurry of festive surprises. Plus, kids go free for the first two hours of the day with the Family Experience.*

Be sure to visit before Christmas Eve to see the man himself — Santa heads back to the North Pole on December 24!

All activities are complimentary with admission. Food and beverages not included.

*One free child admission for each paying adult. Hours subject to change.

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Festive Fun at the Summit

Photos with Santa

Nov 16 – Dec 22: Saturdays & Sundays
Dec 23 – Dec 24: Daily

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Arts & Crafts*

Nov 16 – Dec 22: Saturdays & Sundays
Dec 23 – Jan 1: Daily

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cookie Decorating*

Nov 16 – Dec 22: Saturdays & Sundays
Dec 23 – Jan 1: Daily

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Feature Holiday Film

Nov 16 – Dec 22: Saturdays & Sundays
Dec 23 – Jan 1: Daily

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Marshmallow Roasting

Nov 16 – Dec 22: Saturdays & Sundays
Dec 23 – Jan 1: Daily

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Holiday Buffet at Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen

Dec 21 – Dec 26: Daily

11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Holiday Dinner at Sky Bistro

Dec 24 – Dec 25: Daily

4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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*Suitable for kids aged 15 or younger.

Banff Gondola Free Shuttle

Guests with pre-booked Banff Gondola tickets can enjoy our stylish, complimentary shuttle service, courtesy of Open Top Touring. Shuttles depart from the Mount Royal Hotel and Elk + Avenue Hotel, with each ride comfortably accommodating up to 20 passengers.

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Shuttle Schedule

Weekends, November 16 – December 15
Daily, December 21 – January 1, 2025

Shuttles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To board, you must present a pre-purchased Banff Gondola ticket for that day. Open Top Touring reserves the right to update the schedule to ensure operational efficiency.

Depart Elk + Avenue Hotel Arrive Banff Gondola Depart Banff Gondola Arive Elk + Avenue Hotel
10:00 10:20 10:25 10:40
10:45 11:05 11:10 11:25
11:30 11:50 11:55 12:10
12:15 12:35 12:40 12:55
13:00 13:20 - -
- - 14:00 14:15
- - 14:30 14:45
- - 15:00 15:15
- - 15:30 15:45
- - 16:00 16:15

Weekends, November 16 – December 15
Daily, December 21 – January 1, 2025

Shuttles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To board, you must present a pre-purchased Banff Gondola ticket for that day. Open Top Touring reserves the right to update the schedule to ensure operational efficiency.

Depart Mount Royal Hotel Arrive Banff Gondola Depart Banff Gondola Arive Mount Royal Hotel
10:15 10:35 10:40 10:55
11:00 11:20 11:25 11:40
11:45 12:05 12:10 12:25
12:30 12:50 12:55 13:10
13:15 13:35 - -
- - 14:15 14:30
- - 14:45 15:00
- - 15:15 15:30
- - 15:45 16:00
- - 16:15 16:30
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