Sights around the Town of Banff

We got into town just before lunch and after a great lunch at Chaya - by far the best Japanese food I've had in a while - we wound up eating there 3 times in the four days we were in town.  Today wasn't particularly ambitious so we decided to visit Sulfur Mountain - a Gondola ride to the top and some great views.

The perspective from the top is amazing.  What you would normally take hours of hiking can be had for a one time payment of just $21.50 (food not included). 

As a kid I remember trying to take pictures of squirrel's and now with the correct gear, I found it quite a bit easier.
 

I read somewhere that there are 470+ Elk that live in the Banff town area.  They are mostly passive (I've seen pictures of them walking the sidewalks down town), but in the fall they have their rut and the males get fussy and sometimes damage tourists.  Being fall I was somewhat curious to see Elk, but not get close.  Turns out they were hanging out at the golf course.