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    Banff Gondola

    Improvement District No 9

    Fantastic views

    4

    Date of visit: August 2017

    I have experience of challenges around: moving around

    Gondolas up the mountainView of the Bow River from the top

    Overall Rating

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    Good

    Wheelchair accessible, friendly staff

    Disabled Access In and Around

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    Good

    There was a ramp up to the entrance avoiding the steps. Each gondola takes 4 people, probably 3 with the chair. The gondolas stop to allow you on and off. The staff quickly brought a ramp over to allow me to be wheeled on. Didn't rush us. As soon as we arrived at the end they were ready with the ramp. Ramps and lifts were in the building at the top. Able to access the roof and observation deck but not able to get further due to the steps.

    Parking & Transport

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    Excellent

    Parked close to entrance, asked parking attendent who was happy to direct us after checking we had a parking permit.

    Accessible Toilets

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    Excellent

    The toilet was clearly signposted, it was through the shop, normal loos were down steps. Large room, would be big enough to accommodate a carer if needed. Didn't notice if there were loos at the top.

    Staff

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    Excellent

    Obviously they are used to wheelchair customers as they took it all in their stride, they were all friendly and helpful.

    Additional Information

    Recommend prebooking as it gets really busy, seems better earlier or later in the day, car park gets busy though there is a free bus from the town though don't know how accessible it is. Really worth the 8min ride up the mountain for the fantastic views.

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