Hell's Gate Air Tram — Fraser Canyon, BC
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
N 49° 46.918 W 121° 26.805
10U E 611816 N 5515546
Opened July 20th, 1971 in time for British Columbia's 100th anniversary of joining Canadian confederation, the Hell's Gate Air Tram is perhaps the only aerial tram that goes down a mountain instead of up.
Waymark Code: WMDGXQ
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/14/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The Hell's Gate Air Tram opened in 1971 and has crossed the Fraser River ever since. Located at the narrowest part of the steep Fraser Canyon, this aerial tram is noted as being the only aerial tram where visitors begin at a higher destination then the terminal.

Taking people from the Trans-Canada Highway it drops 486 feet and tranverses from the Cascade Mountain range to the Coast Mountains.

Type of Aerial Lift: Gondola Lift

Is there a fee to ride this aerial lift?: Yes

If there is a fee please add the costs associated with this lift below.:
Adult (19+) $ 20.00 Youth (6-18) $ 14.00 Senior (65+) / Student $ 18.00 Five & Under Free

Is this aerial lift primarily;: Recreational Use

Aerial Lifts Web Page:: [Web Link]

Does this lift have more than one primary boarding location?: No

If there is more than one primary loading area which one are you waymarking?: Upper Loading Area

Type of lift if described as "other" above.: Not listed
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