Constructed in 1956, the Cosmic Ray Station was built along with 9 other sites across Canada to monitor cosmic rays. This station was viewed as the most important because of its elevation (7,490 feet) in the Rockies. After ceasing operation in 1978, today the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station is better known as an incredible spot to take in epic views of Banff.
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Showing posts with label Banff National Park. Show all posts
Aug 28, 2018
Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station
Located at the top of Sulphur Mountain in Alberta's Rocky Mountains (and reached by a short hike after riding the Banff Gondola) the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station in Banff National Park has been a National Historic Site since 1982.
Constructed in 1956, the Cosmic Ray Station was built along with 9 other sites across Canada to monitor cosmic rays. This station was viewed as the most important because of its elevation (7,490 feet) in the Rockies. After ceasing operation in 1978, today the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station is better known as an incredible spot to take in epic views of Banff.
Constructed in 1956, the Cosmic Ray Station was built along with 9 other sites across Canada to monitor cosmic rays. This station was viewed as the most important because of its elevation (7,490 feet) in the Rockies. After ceasing operation in 1978, today the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station is better known as an incredible spot to take in epic views of Banff.
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Alberta Rockies 2014
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Alberta Travel Photographer
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Around Alberta Series
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Banff National Park
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Canada Series
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Mountains
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National Historic Site of Canada
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National Parks
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Location:
Banff, AB, Canada
Aug 27, 2018
Banff Gondola at Sulphur Mountain
Riding the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park is an easy way to take in countless views in just a few hours time. From the top of this mountain in the Alberta Rockies you can clearly see the Banff townsite, the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, and (just a short hike away) the Cosmic Ray Station historic site.
Catalogue:
Alberta
,
Alberta Rockies 2014
,
Alberta Travel Photographer
,
Around Alberta Series
,
Banff National Park
,
Canada Series
,
Images
,
Mountains
,
National Historic Site of Canada
,
National Parks
,
Photography
Location:
Banff, AB, Canada
May 27, 2018
Driving the Icefields Parkway in Alberta
Stretching over 200 km between Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, the Icefields Parkway through Alberta's Rocky Mountains is arguably one of the most scenic drives in the world. Stunning mountain vistas, pristine glaciers, iconic lakes, wildlife, waterfalls, and even a glass floored skywalk, are just a few of the highlights you'll encounter on this incredible drive through the Canadian Rockies. Here are a few visual highlights.
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