The Banff Gondola shuttles visitors up the mountain ... Keep in mind: The gondola can get busy during the summer season; plan your visit before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. to avoid long lines.

Summer is popular for hiking ... only coniferous trees to lose their needles in winter—turn yellow. The Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka tour boats, and Banff Upper Hot Springs are all ...

Summer visitors were a bit taken aback by the cost of the gondola ride, but wowed by the views and the number of wildlife to be seen in the area. Sitting approximately 35 miles northwest of Banff ...