Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station, Banff

Name: Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station
Address: Banff, Canada

#5 among attractions in Banff

Top attraction, View point, Observatories and planetariums

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Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station, a National Historic Site of Canada found atop Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, commemorates Canada's participation in the International Geophysical Year, during 1957 to 1958. Canada constructed nine sites to study cosmic rays, but this site in particular was the most important due to its higher elevation. The National Research Council constructed a laboratory at the site in the winter of 1956–57. The building was not visible from the Banff townsite as a condition of its construction. ()

Built: 1956 (68 years ago)Coordinates: 51°8'40"N, 115°34'30"W

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Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Banff Upper Hot Springs, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, Banff Park Museum.

0.8 miNE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Banff Upper Hot Springs, Banff
20 min walk • Banff Upper Hot Springs are commercially developed hot springs located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, near the Banff townsite.
1.7 miN
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Bow Falls, Banff
44 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Bow Falls is a charming natural attraction located in the picturesque town of Banff, Alberta, Canada. This easily accessible waterfall is less imposing in height than some of its counterparts, but it more than makes up for...
2.5 miN
Hiking trail, Park, Outdoor activities
Tunnel Mountain, Banff
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2 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Banff Park Museum, Banff
52 min walk • The Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, located in downtown Banff, Alberta, is an exhibition space associated with Banff National Park.
2.6 miNW
3 lakes with wildlife and a bike trail
Vermilion Lakes, Banff National Park
67 min walk • The Vermilion Lakes are a series of lakes located immediately west of Banff, Alberta, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The three lakes are formed in the Bow River valley, in the Banff National Park, at the foot of Mount Norquay.
2.1 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff
55 min walk • The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits materials related to the cultural heritage of the Rocky Mountains of Canada, making them available for education as well as research.
1.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Historical place
Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff
47 min walk • The Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada is located in the town of Banff, Alberta, within the Canadian Rocky Mountains, at the site of natural thermal mineral springs around which Canada's first national park, Banff National Park, was established.
1.7 miSE
Hike or gondola ride to dramatic views
Sulphur Mountain, Banff National Park
43 min walk • Sulphur Mountain is a mountain in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains overlooking the town of Banff, Alberta, Canada. The mountain was named in 1916 for the hot springs on its lower slopes. George Dawson had referred to this landform as Terrace Mountain on his 1886 map of the area.
2 miN
Bridge
Bow River Bridge, Banff
51 min walk • The Bow River Bridge is a road bridge that spans the Bow River in Banff, Alberta. It was built in 1921 and is currently in use. The bridge is adorned with small stones from the river and locally sourced Rundle rock. The bridge also has 3 Indian head reliefs with headresses on either side.
2 miN
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff
52 min walk • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, formerly known as The Banff Centre, located in Banff, Alberta, was established in 1933 as the Banff School of Drama.
1.8 miN
51°10'14"N • 115°34'23"W
Cascades of Time Gardens, Banff
46 min walk • Garden, Park