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Take in the Views from Sulphur Mountain\"), mdx(\"p\", null, \"Sulphur Mountain offers amazing mountain views from 2,281 meters (7,486 feet), right above the town of Banff. At the top, there are 360-views of the surrounding mountain ranges, the city and the Bow Valley. 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Hike Tunnel Mountain\"), mdx(\"p\", null, \"Tunnel Mountain is a wonderful hike located just a few minutes away from downtown Banff. 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Gaze at the Vermillion Lakes\"), mdx(\"p\", null, \"The Vermillion Lakes are a series of lakes located right on the edge of the town of Banff. 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Explore Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake and Cascade Ponds\"), mdx(\"p\", null, \"Lake Minnewanka is a large glacier-fed lake located on the Northeast part of town. The lake is 13 miles (21 km) long and is a popular place for scenic boat tours, scuba diving, hiking and more. 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