Banff Gondola
Reach out and touch the sky!
 Journey to the top of Sulphur Mountain where a breathtaking view of Banff and the Bow Valley unfolds before you.
In the safety and comfort of an enclosed gondola you will be whisked to the summit in only 8 minutes. Reaching an elevation of 2281 metres (7486 feet), you really are on top of the world! You’ll experience unforgettable 360-degree panoramic scenery that includes the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls and Lake Minnewanka.
At the top of Sulphur Mountain, a unique complex of visitor services with full facilities will provide you comfort in style.
Dine where every window commands a view of the majestic mountains. Two of Canada’s highest restaurants are located in the Upper Terminal Complex; Summit Cafeteria and the Panorama Restaurant.
Discover endless photographic opportunities from the venue of one of our three observation terraces.
Visit our newly constructed “Giant Compass Interpretive Display” located on our roof- top observation deck. Here you can find the direction and distance to your home and other cities around the world!!
 There’s much more! Enjoy a refreshing hike along a boardwalk trail punctuated with interpretive self-guided displays that will lead you to the National Historic Site at Sanson’s Peak.
Just a ten-minute drive from downtown Banff, our mountain top view, combined with outstanding facilities and service is guaranteed to be a highlight of your Rocky Mountain experience.
More mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime!
Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience
Discover the Adventure of a Lifetime!
Travel the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic highways in the world! Discover the ever-changing views of the waterfalls, emerald lakes, alpine meadows, and snow-capped peaks. Visualize a majestic beauty like no other, a wilderness habitat for elk, bighorn sheep, moose, mountain goats, grizzly and black bears.
 This spectacular drive lies between Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. Mid-way you will find the awe inspiring Columbia Icefield.
The largest accumulation of ice south of the Artic Circle, straddling two Canadian National Parks and two provinces and with meltwaters flowing into the Atlantic, Pacific and Artic oceans, the Columbia Icefield is immense!
Experience an Ice Age Adventure! Our incredible Ice Explorer tour will take you on an excursion across the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Aboard the unique Ice Explorer and in the company of a knowledgeable driver/guide, you will journey a 1 ½ hour tour in safety and comfort to a world that would otherwise be remote and inaccessible. Venture a 5 kilometer round trip on a tongue of ice and step out onto ice formed from snow that fell as long as 400 years ago. We’ll not only take you to this amazing place, we will fill your imagination with information and commentary about the glacier’s environment, the wildlife and the human history.
 The Icefield Centre is Brewster’s staging area for the renowned Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience. You can purchase your tickets and learn more about the adventure that’s about to unfold. You’ll also find restaurants, a gift shop, restroom facilities and even guest rooms for those who wish to extend their stay to further explore of this dramatic landscape. The Centre houses exceptional exhibits in Park’s Canada Glacier Gallery.
Columbia Icefield…truly a Canadian icon!
Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours
Devil's Gap Cruise
Your cruise to Devil's Gap will highlight the most spectacular scenery in the Park!
You will be able to see the end of the mountains and look out to the foothills where Reverend Rundle made his first camp in 1841. Big Horn sheep, deer and bears are frequently seen at the water's edge.
All tours are conducted by experienced captains who are familiar with the history, geology, animals, park policy and native involvement in our area.
 Due to the popularity of this trip, may we suggest being at our docks 30 minutes prior to sailing. All boats are glass enclosed, government inspected and may be heated for inclement weather. Also located at Lake Minnewanka is a snack bar with a wide variety of hot and cold take-out foods and beverages, a picnic area to relax in and scenic nature walks to further explore this beautiful area.
Fishing
Lake Minnewanka is the only lake in Banff National Park where power boats are welcome, an is virtually a fishing paradise. Lake trout and Rocky Mountain Whitefish abound. Guided charter fishing trips are available, or you may wish to try your luck in one of our rental boats, which come complete with safety equipment and fuel.
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