Take a breathtakingly beautiful chairlift ride high above Banff, passing over the natural grizzly bear habitat. Soak up spectacular views of the park and the surrounding jagged peaks from the historic Cliffhouse Bistro.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible—book your spot and pay nothing today.
Valid 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
Host or greeter: English

Highlights

Take in breathtaking views of Banff and the jagged peaks of the iconic Mt Rundle
Indulge in mountain-side dinning, cocktails, and craft beer at the historic Cliffhouse Bistro, only accessible by chairlift
Relax on the leisurely ride over grizzly and black bear habitats
Take advantage of your flexible booking and use your ticket whenever in the summer 2020 season

Full description

Treat yourself to the best seat in Banff National Park and possibly the whole of Canada. More than just a chairlift ride, this famous scenic journey is your ticket to an unforgettable, open-air experience. Take in legendary, panoramic views as you glide above the clouds. Cruise over wilderness which teams with life and natural splendor. Revel in the endless, picture-perfect scenery stretching out over the horizon. Soar to nearly 7,000 feet and then settle in for a high-alpine dining experience at the Cliffhouse Bistro. Keep an eye out for some of the more wild neighbors, among them black and grizzly bears, as well as bighorn sheep, elk, and deer.

Includes

Ticket for Mt Norquay Sightseeing Chairlift
Interpretive panels depicting natural fauna and flora
Access to the historic Cliffhouse Bistro
Shuttle to/from Banff

Not suitable for

Children under 2 years
People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Follow the signs to the Mt Norquay sightseeing chairlift parking lot.

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Important information

Know before you go

Your ticket can be used anytime during the 2020 summer season
Scheduled shuttle service available from downtown Banff

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 24 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
3.9/5

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This was a thrill! Easy booking and customer service. Hospitable and Helpful staff! The ride was smooth (you have to be comfortable with heights). We got to see some wild life on our way up the mountain too! The cream of the cake was the Clifftop Bistro at the end of the ride, oh yum! No complaints here, highly recommended.

September 7, 2021

Not worth the time or effort. Got there at the appointed time but place did nit offer any food or drinks fir at least 3 hours. Would never recommend this to anyone

July 23, 2022

Superb view and excellent food at the Cafe at the top of the ride. No matter the season, though, dress warmly. I thought I'd dressed warmly enough, and I froze while taking in the beauty around me.

July 6, 2022

Banff: Sightseeing Chairlift Ride High Above Banff

Banff: Sightseeing Chairlift Ride High Above Banff

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