Sulfur Mountain Summit - Banff, Alberta
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N 51° 08.664 W 115° 34.484
11U E 599697 N 5666848
Since 1903, when a trail was carved up Sulphur Mountain, it has been possible to hike up to the summit. After 1959, however, one could ride to the summit in cushioned comfort.
Waymark Code: WMGD2V
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 02/16/2013
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On Saturday, July 18, 1959 the Sulphur Mountain Gondola lift was officially opened, and since that day millions of tourists have enjoyed the view of the Bow River Valley from the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
From a starting altitude of 1,583 m (5,194 feet) the gondola will whisk one upward 698 m (2,292 feet) to an elevation of 2,281 m (7,486 feet) at the summit in about 8 minutes. From there one experiences a panoramic view both east and west up and down the Bow River Valley, including views of all the surrounding mountains, the Bow River, the world renowned Banff Springs Hotel and the town of Banff itself.
At the summit are a restaurant, gift shop and interpretive centre with walkways leading to various viewpoints on the summit.