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.

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 ...