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Guide Banff & Lake Louise
Paradise Ridge Full Day ATV Tour
The Paradise Ridge Tour starts at an elevation of 4200' near the remains of a historic mine. Steadily climbing you will ascend Paradise Ridge which provides stunning mountain views. Along the journey you will visit two historic mining settlements, trapper's cabins and see beaver ponds in the middle of the wilderness. Before departing on the tour you will be given a safety orientation to your machine. Drivers must be 16 or older, be a minimum of 100 lbs and have a valid driving licence. Note: There is a 2 hour drive from Banff/Lake Louise to Toby Creek. Transportation is not included. Departs Toby Creek near Radium BC. Daily: 10.00 Duration: Full day, 4.5 hrs riding time Driver: £148. Passenger: £63. Child (5-13): £52 Prices include: Taxes, ATV damage insurance, BBQ lunch, helmets.
outdoors on short nature walks. Your guide will be equipped with props to help explain animal behaviour and wildlife activity. 3 hours. £28 per adult. £13 per child 6-12 yrs. Departs Banff 08.00.
and landmarks. Hear how the 11,000 year old human history of the Bow Valley changed when three railway workers rediscovered the Cave & Basin, now a National Historic Site - Your time will be spent enjoying the sights, taking photos, and participating in short walks to view points, on the many stops of the tour. Tour Highlights: Bow Falls, Banff Springs Hotel, Hoodoos & Bow Valley Viewpoint, Lake Minnewanka, Cave & Basin National Historic Site. Departs Banff Daily. April 18th-October 15th: 09.00. Additional Departure June 15September 15: 13.30 Duration: 3 hours. £28 per adult. £16 per child: 6-12 yrs. Free under 5.
Departs Banff Daily. April 18th-October 15th: 13.30. Additional Departure June 15September 15: 08.30 Duration: 4 hours. £34 per adult. £20 per child: 6-12 yrs. Free under 5. Combine this tour with the morning or afternoon Discover Banff Tour & we will buy you lunch!
Discover Grizzly Bears
A full day guided tour to Lake Louise, Takakkaw Falls, Kicking Horse Resort, includes Gondola Ride, Bear Tour and Lunch. Visit the orphaned grizzly bear Boo as he romps and plays in natural bear habitat. Your guided sightseeing tour to the Grizzly Bear Refuge also includes stops at Lake Louise, Takakkaw Falls, and Kicking Horse Canyon. Ride the gondola at Kicking Horse Mountain for an eagle's eye view of grizzly country, walk the summit trails, and enjoy a gourmet lunch at Canada's highest restaurant. This tour is available June 9-September 30th. Departs Banff 08.30 and Lake Louise 09.15 Duration: 10 hrs. £69 per adult £45 per child 6-12yrs. Free under 5.
Discover the Glacier Trail
Full day guided sightseeing to the Columbia Icefields. A full day sightseeing tour that travels through a landscape carved by glaciers and opened by pioneers. The Icefields Parkway is rated as one of the most scenic highways in the world. See glaciers remaining from the last ice age. Hear stories of early explorers who opened these valleys and enjoy an alpine picnic. Tour Highlights: Crow Foot Glacier, Bow Lake / NumTi Jah Lodge, Peyto Lake, Mistaya Canyon (or alternative), Mountain Picnic Lunch with choice of sandwich, Athabasca Glacier * Ice Explorer! Tour (when Snocoach available). Departs Banff Daily 09.00. Lake Louise 09.50 Duration: 9 hours. £84 per adult. £43 per child: 6-15 yrs. Free under 5.
Discover Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Guided sightseeing to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. On this sightseeing tour you will visit the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies," Lake Louise & the world renowned Moraine Lake. Both are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you will have time to take photos and explore their shorelines Learn about the mountaineering history and how a tragic accident at Lake Louise shaped Canadian mountain culture. Finally, walk to a viewpoint in the Valley of Ten Peaks overlooking Moraine Lake. (NB road to Moraine Lake only opens late May) Tour Highlights: Bow Valley Parkway, Castle Mountain, Lake Louise, Chateau Lake Louise, Moraine Lake (when available).
Evening Wildlife Safari
This sightseeing and wildlife tour travels through a variety of landscapes giving you the best chance to observe animals in their natural environment. Learn what is threatening wildlife today and how the National Parks strive to protect animals and their habitat. 2 hours. £22 per adult. £11 per child 6-12. Departs from Banff 18.30.
Sightseeing
Our sightseeing tours utilize modern 24 passenger buses. All tours are guided by enthusiastic interpretive guides who love to share their knowledge with you. We provide Banff hotel pick up and drop off, light refreshments, use of binoculars and spotting scopes as well as hands-on interpretive items.
Morning Wildlife Safari
On this tour, sightsee to known wildlife and bird viewing areas and then enjoy the
Discover Banff
Guided sightseeing of Banff area, its history
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