Banff National Park: Experience The Unseen Canadian Rockies
4.9
427 Ratings
Canmore
Experience the unseen beauty of Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. Explore breathtaking sites, encounter unique wildlife, and enjoy the charm of Banff town. Join us for an unforgettable mountain adventure!
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Canmore - My favourite mountain town and area before Banff during winter months (not summer). Great place to meet the locals, grab some java and do a few stops in the area.

On the way from Calgary to this point we will learn about the Canadian Rockies and why they are such a world renown stop for domestic and international travelers.

Before we get to Canmore there will be a few stops to get you accustom to our local weather conditions but also to see how much the entire region has to offer before you get to Banff National Park.

Great points of interest along the way and a few “favourite secrete spots” to share with our small group!

  • Lake Minnewanka - This is one of my favourite stops, the lake offers so much to do and see. You’ll fall in love with it!
  • Banff - The town of Banff is where we might have a quick dinner and you get to spend some time and money shopping for those unique souvenirs you just can’t help taking home to remember your trip years down the road.

We’ll also check out the Banff Springs Hotel which is over 130 years old and a big part of the local history. Great photo opportunities here!

  • Castle Mountain - We will stop at a couple amazing lookouts where history meets nature in a spectacular mountain display.

We might find some wildlife and you might have to learn the moose call!

  • Lake Louise - Depending on group dynamic, we might do a short hike here. Spend time at the ice rink during winter, checkout the Chateau Lake Louise hotel and take unbelievable photos to make your friends jealous and to make sure you take an unforgettable memory home with you!
  • Moraine Lake - During the summer months we’ll stop at Moraine Lake instead of Kananaskis and Castle Mountain
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Park entrance
  • Ice cleats for shoes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Gondola, boats, cruise or any other extra activity not listed in the tour description
  • Meals are NOT included
Additional Information

There is no written script on this day! Every stop will wow you more than the previous one.

You will be laughing and enjoying the ride in between every incredible site, you will see unique wildlife, and will also have time to explore on your own at every stop. Lunch will be at the town of Banff where you could also enjoy a bit of shopping if you like, or you could get a great photo with Bigfoot (Sasquatch), or explore the town.

Our stops will include all the main sites such as Lake Minnewanka, the Town of Banff, as well as a scenic area of Kananaskis Provincial Park, and a bit of Canmore (or Moraine Lake during summer). Of course Lake Louise will definitely show off its natural glamour AMAZING! And the best places are our secret spots and a few stops in between each destination.

One thing is for sure, YOU will love the entire day in the Canadian Rockies. This trip is all about wowing you and hearing ahs and ohs all day long, come join us in this mountain adventure, you’ll love it!

Location
Canmore
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jenean
Jun 23, 2024
Amazing tour! Worth every penny! - We had a great time! Murray was a great & hospitable tour guide, very knowledgeable & accommodating! Can’t recommend this tour enough!
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Kathryn_c
Jun 22, 2024
Beautiful area and really fun day! - This is a great way to see the Banff area and the surrounding lakes and mountains. You don't have to worry about driving and parking which is a real bonus at the tourist spots. We really appreciated our guide, Patrick, who pointed out the trails we could walk at each spot along the way. It was fun to be in a small group and chat with the other travellers. We would recommend this tour for a great overview of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, especially if you have never been there before! It was really fun!
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Melissa26200
Jun 18, 2024
So Much Fun!! - Oh my gosh!! This was such a great experience!! My family and I had such a fun and unforgettable time! Kevin was so nice and fun and informative! When you come to the Calgary/Canmore/Banff area, you must book this tour. He will take you to all the hot spots and cater to what you want to do. This was one of our favorite things we did on our trip. Thanks Kevin!!
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Amanda_b
Jun 16, 2024
Must Do Tour !! - This tour was amazing ! Saw all the great spots within a day and learned a lot. The tour guide Murray was outstanding and very passionate. Great experience overall
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Dolores_b
Jun 15, 2024
Worthwhile!!! - The timing at each stop was perfect! Enough time to take photos and explore the area! Got to see each area that was mentioned in the ad. I would recommend this trip to others.
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Kristin_g
Jun 14, 2024
Simply gorgeous! - The sights are simply amazing, and Murray was a wealth of information and entertaining. I would highly recommend it!!
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Theresa_f
Jun 13, 2024
Banff Day Trip - Gordon was a wonderful guide! He shared so much information and little tidbits about Banff and the places we visited along the way.
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Rafael_d
Jun 10, 2024
Checked off the bucket list ✅ - An awesome experience from start to finish. Kevin was very interactive which made the tour better. There was never a dull moment.
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914ludiw
Jun 8, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Thanks to our guide Patric and driver Kelvin I got to see these amazing spots of our planet. The trip was very well organised and stress free. I had a wonderful and will never forget it!
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Peter_l
Jun 7, 2024
Great experience - Very interesting trip, thanks to our guide Patrick! We visited 3 different lakes and Banff city. Also got lucky with the weather
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