Those who don’t enjoy an uphill slog can ride the Banff Gondola to the upper end of the Sulphur Mountain Trail and hike the steep six-point-eight-mile descent back into the valley.

This gondola, often referred to as Banff’s #1 attraction, takes visitors on a scenic 8-minute ride up the Sulphur Mountain summit complex, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the area.

From the aurora-lit skies of Canada’s newest dark sky park to the tiny railway town near one of Canada’s tallest waterfalls, ...

Debra Smith The Banff Gondola is a relaxing way to admire the town's natural beauty. The eight-minute ride to the summit of 7,486-foot Sulphur Mountain leads to breathtaking views of the Bow River ...

from The Rimrock Resort Hotel into nearby downtown Banff. There is also on-site parking at the hotel, though recent guests thought the fees were pricey. Rooted in the slope of Sulphur Mountain ...

Cascade. The forest climbs up the limestone mountain-faces before transitioning into ice caps that touch the clouds. About 90 minutes from Calgary, Alberta, Banff offers an array of scenic outdoor ...