Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site

This place is unique. If you are an adventurous type, you can reach the top trekking. In case not, take to gondola (pricy, but what else you can do?). The structure and the view up there will pay of.

An absolute must for your trip to Banff. I would put this as #1 or #2 priority. Go early in the day before it gets too crowded. Facilities at the top are also very impressive.

Definitely recommend this short trail. This is a well maintained boardwalk trail that leads to some amazing views of Banff and the surrounding area.

The trail can get a little icy right around the Ray Station itself but are otherwise quite easy to traverse with many spots to rest along the way. Make sure to bring a coat as it’s very windy once you make it to the station.

Worth the hike or bike ride up! $$$ if you take gondola up. Can get very busy in summer, especially on weekends. Be prepared for crowds and unprepared humans. The views are amàzing, you can see out to Minnewanka Lake. The trails from the bottom are often very quiet and peaceful. The top will be 5-10 degrees cooler than temps downtown Banff. Happy high trails!

A very safe walk and many stairs to get here. I would say it’s a leisurely 30 minutes walk. Near the top where the station is, you will find many people looking to get the best picture, but the view here is amazing. I mean, you’ve already paid so much to take the gondola. Why not get your money’s worth?