Sulphur Mountain

Sulphur Mountain is a peak in Banff National Park that rises to 2,451 meters (8,041 feet). From the summit, you can see six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley spreading out below.

The mountain was named in 1916 after natural hot springs that early explorers found along its lower slopes. These sulphur springs drew attention to the area and established its identity.

Norman Bethune Sanson dedicated thirty years to monitor scientific equipment at the summit, leading to naming Sanson Peak in his honor.

You can reach the summit by riding the Banff Gondola or hiking one of the trails starting from the Banff Hot Springs parking area. Both options offer different ways to experience the mountain depending on your time and energy.

An old meteorological observatory stood at Sanson Peak, where Norman Bethune Sanson monitored scientific instruments for thirty years. Research on cosmic rays continued there until 1978, making it a forgotten piece of scientific history.

Location: Alberta

Elevation above the sea: 2,451 m

Address: Sulphur Mountain, Improvement District No. 9, AB T1W 2T5, Canada

GPS coordinates: 51.12362,-115.55503

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:19