The 14 Best Gondolas & Mountain Lifts in Canada

1.Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,698 reviews · 1 day · from $53Our pick

Take an 8-minute gondola ride from Banff to Sulphur Mountain, then explore the Above Banff Interpretive Center, rooftop deck, and boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak. You can eat at three summit venues, including Sky Bistro and Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen. Plan for about 1 hour 20 minutes unless you extend your return time.

“I could not hold it together to experience this! I will come back from Florida just to see this again. Much much needed to do is watch the sunset. I can’t express it enough. Must watch the sunset”

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2.Banff Gondola Ride Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,688 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Take a smooth eight-minute ride in a four-person Banff Gondola cabin to Sulphur Mountain. At the summit, walk the boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak and the Cosmic Ray Station, visit the interpretive center, or eat with a view. Allow two to three hours, dress warmly, and book ahead.

“The most gorgeous views imaginable. Memory making. Sky Bistro was also amazing for view, service and food. !!!”

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3.Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola with Shannon Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,640 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $173Top rated

Travel from Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler, Shannon Falls, and the Sea to Sky Gondola. Your driver-guide, possibly Alex, Jason, Andrea, or Jessica, adds local stories during the ride. The gondola ticket, transport, commentary, and downtown hotel pickup are included, while meals and luggage are not.

“Our tour guide, Alex was very knowledgeable, full of information and trivia. He was also very accommodating and helpful. Despite my being 20 minutes late, he not only waited for me but came back to my hotel, then went back to the pick up site when he found out I’d already left. I was late because my pick up was supposed to be at 8:50 am and they picked us up at 8:20 am.”

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4.Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, and Shannon Falls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,134 reviews · 10 hours · from $141

Travel from Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway with an English-speaking guide such as Jason, Alex, Leslie, or Mary. Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola, pause at Shannon Falls, then enjoy three hours in Whistler for shops, cafés, food, and walks. Hotel pickup, drop-off, transportation, and gondola admission are included.

“If you are looking to have a trip to experience a little bit of everything. This is it. It had the right amount of time at each location. Enough to get an appreciation of the location, and then on to the next. The tour guide was amazing, and very informative and helpful.”

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5.Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour + Shannon Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 882 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $161

Travel from Vancouver to Whistler by coach with a guide, stopping at Shannon Falls and Squamish’s Sea to Sky Gondola. You’ll have about 90 minutes at the gondola and roughly four hours in Whistler Village. Guides such as Clarkie and Betty are praised for clear directions, local facts, and safe driving.

“We had a good day tour, our guide cum driver was professional and informative. It was rainy day, but still we had a lovely time at Sea to Sky gondala and Whistler. I wish the tour provided umbrellas for rainy days.”

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6.Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Travel from Vancouver to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway with a local guide, ride the Sea to Sky Gondola, cross the Sky Pilot suspension bridge, and visit Shannon Falls. You get about three hours in Whistler for lunch, shopping, and sights. Guides may include Tim, Kyle, Rob, Gavin, Casey, or Zack.

“Really great day out, def do the Gondola to the top of whistler, it’s extra and not included but amazing views and so worth it; our guide was great and so knowledgable, you get 3 or so hours to wonder round whistler so had time to do the Gondola, have lunch and some shopping. The sea to sky is stunning to. Great day out.”

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7.Sea to Sky Gondola and Whistler Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 636 reviews · 11 hours · from $156

Travel from downtown Vancouver to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway in an air-conditioned coach. Stop at Shannon Falls, ride the Sea to Sky Gondola, cross the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, then enjoy free time in Whistler Village. Guides such as Clarkey, Ian, Betty, and Mick are known for clear commentary and practical local tips.

“Clarke, our guide was very informative and accommodate everyone. Great day out to see Whistler.”

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8.Grouse Mountain Skyride Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 600 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Take the Skyride or Blue Grouse Gondola about 7 minutes from Grouse Mountain to Vancouver’s alpine summit. Your ticket covers seasonal activities such as grizzly bears, ranger talks, lumberjack and bird shows, snowshoe trails, skating, and the Peak Chairlift. Food, parking, rentals, and zip lines cost extra.

“Awesome experience. Wishes it was open later night time would be incredible. I got a flat on my trailer on the way to town and didn't get there till after six 🤷”

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9.Sea to Sky Gondola Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola from Squamish to a mountain summit with views of Howe Sound, Shannon Falls, Stawamus Chief, and coastal forest. Walk two interpretive loops, cross Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, and choose from hiking, climbing, tubing, or snowshoeing by season. Cabins hold up to eight and are wheelchair and stroller accessible.

“I am dropping this app. I bought the tickets through the app but still had to go to the ticket window to get "regular@ tickets. After standing in line to get on the gondola I still had to get in the ticket line then get back into the line to load onto the gondola. The vendor recognized that we prepaid but they did not accept the online ticket.”

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10.Sea to Sky Gondola Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 388 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Take an Austrian-made, eight-person gondola from Squamish to a mountain summit overlooking Howe Sound, the Squamish Chief, and Shannon Falls. Walk the suspension bridge, choose from easy or steeper trails, and stop for food at the Summit Lodge Restaurant or tea house. Allow about two to three hours, and choose a clear day for the best views.

“Well worth the drive to the Squamish sea to sky park just north of Vancouver- the gondola ride and views were fabulous.”

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11.Sunshine Sightseeing Gondola and Standish Chairlift

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 235 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Ride an eight-passenger gondola from Sunshine’s base to the ski village, then take the Standish chairlift to 7,825 feet. You’ll get broad views of Banff National Park, alpine lakes, and marked walking trails, with parking and a free shuttle from Banff. Bring warm layers: the summit can be windy and cold.

“First time all my family was able to hike together. Had a really nice time. Trails are well maintained & directions great.”

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12.Louise Louise, Banff Gondola, Minnewanka & Emerald Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 224 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $76

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring the Rockies with an English-speaking guide such as Inder, Jas, or Topu. You will visit Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Natural Bridge, Banff, and Sulphur Mountain. Transport and the park pass are included, but the Banff Gondola ticket costs extra.

“The sites were amazing and breathtaking! I wish we had more time to explore. Diaz was a good guide and took some nice pictures of our family. He was very helpful”

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13.Gondola, Hot Spring and Three Lakes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 8 hours · from $79

Spend eight hours touring Banff National Park from Calgary or Canmore. Ride up Sulphur Mountain, visit the Upper Hot Springs, stop at Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, and Johnson Lake, then browse Banff Avenue. Guides such as Inder, Daler, Jass, and Sam are praised for safe driving, local insight, and taking photos.

“We had a great time exploring Banff! Daler was our driver and guide. He was very kind and patient with us. We highly recommend the tour!”

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14.Gondola, Hot Springs, Bow falls & Three lakes tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · from $57

Spend 10 hours exploring Lake Louise, Banff’s three lakes, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and Banff Avenue with an English-speaking guide such as Harry, Guru, or Armaan. Transportation and park admission are included, but gondola, hot springs, and boat tickets cost extra.

“It was amazing. Guru, our tour guide, was immensely humble, courteous and knowledgeable about the sights and places. We had a wonderful time and hope to come back in the summer for another tour. Guru's driving was also great. He drove very carefully and got us to the locations safely.”

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