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Sulphur Mountain
Best time to visit
The morning sun paints the peaks golden and the crowds are still small. At sunset the light is breathtaking, but the gondola gets crowded on the way back.
Budget tips
A gondola ticket costs about 60 dollars for an adult, but Banff National Park's annual pass does not include this. Bring your own snacks, as the restaurant at the top is expensive.
Recommended for
Nature photographers, Active couples, Fitness enthusiasts, Panorama view seekers
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: At the top there is a 360-degree view that covers six different mountain ranges. Climbing to the top requires a 2.2-kilometer walk and 700 steps.
Highlights: As the sun slowly sets behind the mountains, untouched wilderness spreads endlessly at your feet. The silence is broken only by the rustle of the wind and the roar of distant rapids.
Insider tips
- Save your legs and take the gondola up, but walk down along the trail; it opens up completely new perspectives on the surrounding mountains.
- You will get the brightest photos in the morning when the light hits the mountain slopes directly and the colors burst.
- It is often very windy at the top, so keep your jacket with you even if it is warm in the valley.
- Check the last departure time of the gondola in advance, otherwise you will have to walk all the way down in the dark.
Practical info
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