Sulphur Mountain, Mountain peak in Banff National Park, Canada
Sulphur Mountain reaches an elevation of 2,451 meters and presents views of six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley below.
The mountain received its name in 1916 due to the presence of natural hot springs discovered along its lower slopes by early explorers.
Norman Bethune Sanson dedicated thirty years to monitor scientific equipment at the summit, leading to naming Sanson Peak in his honor.
Visitors can reach the mountain summit via the Banff Gondola or choose between hiking trails starting from the Banff Hot Springs parking area.
The mountain houses an old meteorological observatory at Sanson Peak, where cosmic ray research continued until 1978.
Location: Alberta
Elevation above the sea: 2,451 m
Address: Sulphur Mountain, Improvement District No. 9, AB T1W 2T5, Canada T1W 2T5
GPS coordinates: 51.12362,-115.55503
Latest update: August 27, 2025 06:49
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