We are staying in Banff and have a free ticket for the Jasper Tram, but some have told me to take the Banff Gondola instead.
2007-08-13 13:50:39 · 6 answers · asked by Theresa B 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Calgary
Both are beautiful and if you've got time, try to see both. But the question you might ask is: where can you make one of the most beautiful, scenic drives in the world?
The answer to this is the Banff-Jasper Parkway. It can be done in 2-1/2 hours, but you'll want to spend much more time. Incredible glaciers (you are allowed to climb on the Colombia Icefields and can take a guided tour of its fissures), waterfalls, lakes and the most stunning mountaintop views you will ever see from a car.
The drive alone is worth the trip. The tram will be merely the icing on the cake.
2007-08-16 05:19:24 · answer #1 · answered by gam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Banff Gondola Ride
2016-11-07 07:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by takacs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both are just as good, depends on where it fit into your time frame, but Jasper could be more quiet and peaceful. If you do go up, make sure you spend enough time there, or even enjoy a cup of coffee or a light lunch with the most beautiful scenery before you while you eat / drink! the drive between Banff and Japer is very relaxing and beautiful and the view look different back and forth. You will be happy to spend your time there. Enjoy!
2007-08-16 06:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by shuk-yin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are great, but if you don't want to do a lot of driving, stick to Banff. It's about 3 hours (1-way) between Jasper and Banff.
2007-08-13 15:35:06 · answer #4 · answered by Caroline J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Banff Gondola is expensive ($25/adult) but you can hike up the hill if you are up to it. I know you used to be able to take the tram back down if you hiked up.
There are great views from up there though.
I guess it would depend on if you want to spend the $$ or not.
2007-08-13 16:49:24 · answer #5 · answered by pinkpiglet126 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I liked the Jasper tram better -- heck, it snowed while we were on top of the mountain and couldn't get back down for a while. But ... both were quite nice. So I'd do both.
We also did one in Lake Louise that was more of a ski lift -- also good. Had a nice meal on top of the mountain.
2007-08-13 17:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋