The temperatures at the base of the mountain can change drastically from the summit, and the gondola cars are not heated. The Banff Gondola shuttles visitors up the mountain every day, although ...

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.

Meanwhile, the best snow is usually found in February or March, when there’s a solid base and typically more ... head to the Banff Gondola to experience Nightrise, a display of light and sound ...