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Discover Banff Summer Tour
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Build a connection to our World Heritage Site on our trademark sightseeing tour as you visit Banff's landmarks and historic places. Hear how the 11 000 year old human history of the Bow Valley changed when 3 railway workers chanced upon a hidden treasure: a natural hot spring within a cave. Visit the Cave & Basin National Historic Site and find out how the Railway changed the West and conquered the mountains. Your time will be spent enjoying the sights and doing short walks at the many stops during the morning.
Refreshments and snacks provided. Entry to Cave & Basin included.
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Banff daily at 9am during summer
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3 hrs
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$45 per adult
$25 per child (6-12)
GST extra
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Discover Banff's Wildlife Winter Tour
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Build a connection to our World Heritage Site as you visit Banff's landmarks and view wildlife in their natural winter habitat. Hear how the history of the Bow Valley changed when three railway workers rediscovered a hidden treasure. See and learn about wildlife's behaviour, habitat, and their winter survival adaptations.
Your tour includes hot chocolate and a light snack, hotel pick up and drop off, admission to the Cave and Basin, use of binoculars & spotting scope.
This is Banff's best tour for viewing wildlife. We see wildlife on over 95% of our tours.
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Banff daily at 9am during winter
Available from Lake Louise Mon, Thu and Sat
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3 hrs
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$45 per adult
$25 per child (6-12)
GST extra
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Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Summer Sightseeing Tour
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On this sightseeing tour dramatic peaks and summits line the pathway to the alpine settings of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Unexplored wilderness and mountains attracted the first tourists to what is now our National Park and World Heritage Site.
Discover how these visitors and a tragic accident on Mt. Lefroy created Canadian Mountain Culture. Travel through wildlife corridors and see examples of how our National Park keeps people, wildlife and habitat in balance. Time is given to walk the shore of Lake Louise and to a spectacular viewpoint overlooking Moraine Lake. |
Banff daily at 1:30pm during summer
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4 hrs
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$55 per adult
$30 per child (6-12)
GST extra
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Discover Lake Louise & Icefields Winter Sightseeing Tour
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The unexplored mountain wilderness attracted the first tourists to Banff National Park - View the powerful landscape first hand on your way to Lake Louise and Bow Lake - Learn about our mountaineering history and how a tragic accident at Lake Louise shaped Canadian Mountain Culture - Finally, visit the source of the Bow River and Num Ti Jah, an historic hunting lodge built in the 1900's.
Your tour includes deluxe hot chocolate at Num Ti Jah and a light snack, hotel pick up and drop off, use of binoculars & spotting scope. |
Banff daily at 1:30pm during winter
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4 hrs
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$55 per adult
$30 per child (6-12)
GST extra
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Glacier Trail Sightseeing Tour
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This full day sightseeing tour travels through a landscape carved by ancient ice sheets and explored by early adventurers. Broad valleys, jagged peaks, alpine lakes and glaciers remain from the past ice age that created the harsh environment. Learn how pioneers explored and trapped here with Indians as their guides before the railway. You will see how water and glaciers are still shaping our landscape today. At the Columbia Icefields Centre take a Snowcoach tour onto the Athabasca Glacier (not included in cost), or explore the interpretive centre and surroundings. Lunch is available at the centre. |
Banff daily at 9:00am and Lake Louise Samson Mall at 9:50am during summer
Ask about similar tours from Jasper
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8.5 hrs
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$90 per adult
$50 per child (6-12)
GST extra
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Banff - Lake Louise - Jasper Icefields Parkway Tour
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This tour to Jasper takes you through some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in North America. Following the spine of the Canadian Rockies, view a never-ending procession of mammoth mountains, jagged snowy peaks, and over 100 glaciers. The entire day is spent in the majesty of Canada’s two most famous National Parks, Banff and Jasper. Departing Banff we pass Vermilion Lakes and the fortress formations of Castle Mountain before arriving at stunning Lake Louise and the world-famous Chateau Lake Louise. After a short break we continue northwards on the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic stretches of highway in North America. Stops will be made at Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake and the Weeping Wall before arriving at the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield. A stop is made at the Columbia Icefield chalet to view the Athabasca Glacier. From here the parkway descends Tangle Ridge and follows the Athabasca River, which begins as melt water from the Athabasca Glacier. We then stop at the Athabasca Falls, where the boiling waters of the river plunge into a chasm gouged out of the valley floor.
Additional excursion - the famous Snocoach tour at the Columbia Icefield also availble
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Banff daily during the summer
Also departs from Lake Louise daily
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9 - 10 hrs
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From Banff:
$120 per adult
$85 per child (under 12)
From Lake Louise:
$99 per adult
$75 per child (under 12)
GST incl
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Best of Banff Sightseeing Tour
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This half-day tour highlights the best of Banff. First we visit breathtaking Bow Falls then journey up Tunnel Mountain Drive for outstanding views of historic Banff Springs Hotel and the surrounding town site. Next we take a short stroll to visit the Hoodoos – an incredible sandstone formation which also boasts great views of the Bow Valley. Our journey continues as we travel to Lake Minnewanka – the largest lake in the Canadian Rockies, this scenic drive offers exceptional views and picture stops of many glacial lakes and hopefully the opportunity to see big horn sheep, moose, elk, deer and bear.
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Banff daily during summer
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3.5 hrs
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$53 per adult
$38 per child (under 12)
GST incl
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Lake Louise to Yoho Sightseeing Tour
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Travel into Yoho National Park in British Columbia to take in breathtaking waterfalls, emerald lakes and awe-inspiring mountain tunnels. Our first stop allows us to witness first hand one of the Canadian Pacific Railways' engineering feats “The Spiral Tunnels”. Next we stop at Takakkaw Falls, a Cree Indian word for “awesome”. The glacier fed stream which feed s these falls runs a mere quarter of a mile before plunging straight down more than a thousand feet into the Yoho Valley. Finally, we explore a natural rock bridge and then we relax and soak up the awe inspiring scenery at spectacular Emerald Lake. |
Lake Louise daily during summer
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4 hrs
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$70 per adult
$49 per child (under 12)
GST incl
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Icefields and Waterfalls Air Tour
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Traverse four major icefields along the Continental Divide of the Canadian Rockies with views of stunning glacial lakes and the incredible Icefall Brook area where waterfalls cascade down a huge cliff face.
Our flight takes us 130 miles / 220 km's over the Campbell, Freshfield, Mons and Lyell icefields where we have a close up view of glacial features such as crevasses, icefalls, vast summer snowfields and sweeping moraines. Amongst this stark glacial landscape are scattered beautiful glacial lakes of indescribable colours. Remote, unnamed waterfalls complete the picture.
We use high wing Cessna and de Havilland aircraft which offer each passenger a window seat and an unobstructed view. Individual headsets connect to an intercom system which facilitates conversation and allows your pilot to provide an informative commentary en route. Your pilots are year round residents and have an in-depth knowledge of the area.
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Golden daily
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50 min
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$110 per person
GST extra
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Ultimate Columbia Icefields Air Tour
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Continue along the Continental Divide from where the Icefields and Waterfalls tour leaves off and view the Columbia Icefield in its entirety. Although the Columbia Icefield is the largest in the Canadian Rockies and considered to be one of the top attractions in the area, it is only possible to view a small portion of it from the highway.
We cover 180 miles / 300 km's in total and also see the Columbia's large neighbour to the west, the Clemenceau Icefield. These two icefields together represent an enormous expanse of ice and are surrounded by a majority of the highest peaks in the Rockies. We also view some of most inaccessible areas of Banff and Jasper Parks along the way. This vast wilderness is yours to discover.
We use high wing Cessna and de Havilland aircraft which offer each passenger a window seat and an unobstructed view. Individual headsets connect to an intercom system which facilitates conversation and allows your pilot to provide an informative commentary en route. Your pilots are year round residents and have an in-depth knowledge of the area.
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Golden daily
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75 min
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$165 per person
GST extra
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The Glacier Landing Ski Plane Adventure
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Skiplane adventures combine a scenic flight in the Canadian Rockies with a landing on the Columbia Icefield or on one of the other many glaciers along the Continental Divide. We use our ski-equipped Cessna 185 and experienced pilot for our glacier landings.
We carry out the same scenic flight as in the Ultimate Columbia Icefields tour but add a landing on one of the high icefields along the way. Glaciers and icefields are one of the most fascinating aspects of the mountain environment in the Canadian Rockies. From the highway you typically see only the edge of the icefield. Our ski-plane landing flights place you on the surface in the middle of the icefield where you can appreciate its immense size.
We will leave the airplane and have twenty minutes to spend walking nearby, taking photos and experiencing the cold thin air typical of this high altitude environment at 2,700 meters (9,000 feet) above sea level. Underfoot are several meters of snow on top of several hundred meters of solid glacial ice! We are surrounded by some of the highest and most remote peaks in the Rockies.
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Golden daily
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2 hrs
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$250 per person
GST extra
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Royal Canadian Heli Tour
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Your journey will take you to new heights along the Goat and Sundance ranges, where you will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows and pristine lakes. An extraordinary adventure not to be missed!
From our Canmore Base we operate a number of different aircraft, and depending on these aircraft we can assist you in many ways. Passengers are usually carried in groups of 4 and 6. |
Canmore or Kananaskis daily
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25 min
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$155 to $185 per person
GST extra
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Mt Assiniboine Glacier Heli Tour
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This sensational flight will transport you to "The Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies", which rises majestically to 3,611 meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The surrounding glaciers and icefalls will astound you and capture your imagination. This is photographers dream come true. An experience you will not forget!
From our Canmore Base we operate a number of different aircraft, and depending on these aircraft we can assist you in many ways. Passengers are usually carried in groups of 4 and 6. |
Canmore or Kananaskis daily
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30 min
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$185 to $215 per person
GST extra
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Wilderness Photography Tour
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Capture the distinct beauty of Banff, Yoho, Kootenay & Jasper National Parks on film with this tremendous tour with Parks Canada licensed guide Hälle Flygare as your mentor and driver.
While traveling you will learn all aspects of photography and depending on the season and number of days booked, you will see wildlife and wildflowers and the best scenic locations in the National Parks. You will also be shown other areas in the Canadian Rockies scouted out over three decades of living in Banff and Canmore.
The tour includes pick-up and return to your place of accommodation in Banff or Canmore. Full day photography from early morning to late evening. Lunch and snacks (restaurant or packed lunch).
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Banff or Canmore daily year round
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1 - 3 days
10 hrs per day
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1 person - $270US per day
2 people - $160US per day
3 people - $120US per day
GST extra
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Banff Gondola
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The Banff Gondola transports visitors to an elevation of 2,281m (7,486 feet) above sea level to the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff, Canada, offering an unobstructed 360° view of incredible Rocky Mountain scenery. At the summit, three outdoor observation terraces provide stunning views of distant, ancient landscapes. For the adventurous, trails along beautiful mountain ridges reveal panoramic views.
At the top of the Gondola, visitors will encounter two restaurants and a gift shop. The Summit Restaurant is a self-serve cafeteria style restaurant, which seats up to 160 guests and offers a magnificent view of Banff and the Bow Valley. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are available without a reservation. The Summit Restaurant operates on the same schedule as the Gondola. The Panorama Room, newly opened in 1996, is located one level above the Summit Restaurant and seats up to 200 visitors. Meals are served buffet style and reservations are not required. Seating in the Atrium area offers guests a breathtaking view of the Canadian Rockies. Breakfast and lunches are served from May 4th to October 14, with breakfast hours from 7:30 am to 10:00 am and lunch from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Dinner is served starting June 1st to September 2nd during the hours of 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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Banff (near Rimrock Resort)
Open year round except on Dec 25 and 2 weeks in Jan for maintenance
Open 10am - 4pm during winter and 7:30am - 9pm during summer
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8 minutes one way
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$21.50 per adult
$10.75 per child (6-15)
GST extra
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Jasper Tramway
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The experience of riding Canada's longest and highest aerial tramway tour into Jasper National Park's alpine tundra will captivate all ages. Discover views unsurpassed in the Canadian Rockies. Gaze over six mountain ranges, glacial-fed lakes, meandering rivers, and the scenic Jasper Townsite. Witness the snow-capped splendor of Mt. Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. At 3,954 metres (over 12,970 feet) above sea level, you are truly expanding your horizons.
Your journey begins in the safety of a large enclosed tramway. A certified and informative guide will accompany you on this smooth seven minute ride. By the time you reach the summit of Whistlers Mountain you will have gained over 1,000 meters (3,281 feet).
At the summit stroll the scenic boardwalk area or enjoy the backcountry hiking trails starting right from the upper terminal. There are great opportunities to see whistling marmots, bighorn sheep and other alpine inhabitants. Enjoy a wide variety of menu choices, from a light snack to a full meal in our cozy chalet-style restaurant. Browse through our specialty stores located at both the upper and lower terminals to find the perfect souvenir of your trip.
Enchanting hours of early evening shed a magical light on the mountains, this is the most peaceful time to take the tramway up Whistlers Mountain. Enjoy casual family dining in a true alpine setting. The Treeline Restaurant… A View With A Taste! |
Jasper
Open from mid April to mid Oct
Open 9:30am - 4:30pm during spring / fall and 8:30am - 10pm during summer
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7 minutes one way
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$21 per adult
$10 per child (5-14)
$52 per family (2 adults, 2 children)
GST incl
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Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola
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The fourteen-minute ride travels to a top elevation of 6850 feet (2088 metres) - the perfect altitude to experience the panoramic splendor of the majestic Rockies! Enjoy the magnificent view from your choice of an open chair or fully enclosed Gondola car. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the beauty of Lake Louise, glaciers, natural springs, wildflowers and possibly even some wildlife. Discover why this magical place is home to so many Grizzly Bears, and explore one of the best bear habitats in Banff National Park.
The end of the Gondola ride is only the start of the adventure. All Gondola visits begin with a pre-ride Visitor Welcome, presented by our Mountain Friends. This brief presentation will ensure a safe and enjoyable visit while enlightening visitors about our unique surroundings.
At the top of the Gondola complimentary Interpretive Programs are available daily, including theatre presentations and themed guided walks. The Wildlife Interpretation Center is also available for guests to enjoy at their leisure. Programs are conducted by our Interpretive Guides who will lead you through the landscape, following in the footsteps of early explorers. Discover the historical significance of this area and explore the natural wonders that have made this area a United Nations World Heritage Site. Programs highlight environmental initiatives within Banff National Park and the adaptations both plants and animals have made to survive in this remarkable landscape. |
Lake Louise Ski Resort base daily from mid May to late Sep
May: 9:00am to 4:00pm
June & Sept: 8:30am to 6:00pm
July & August: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Lodge: 7:30am - 6:00pm
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14 minutes one way
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Lift Only:
$19.95 per adult
$17.95 per student / senior
$9.95 per child (6-12)
Ride & Dine:
$2 extra for breakfast buffet
$6 extra for lunch buffet ($4 for child)
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* Please inquire about other sightseeing tours available including a number of spectacular multi-day bus and train tours. Prices are subject to change without notice.
