Hot springs and hiking

Ease into the adventure activities for which the park is renowned by taking the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain (7,486 ft), where scenes of six mountain ranges and the sweeping Bow Valley await. Here, Sky Bistro puts the ‘up’ in upscale dining, offering soaring views and a distinctly Canadian seasonal menu. For those looking to walk off their lunch, there are numerous short hiking trails extending from the peak. When the cool evening air sends you back down the mountain, it needn’t send you indoors; the Banff Upper Hot Springs are open late into the evening all year round, offering the chance to stargaze while submerged in geothermally heated waters of up to 47C.