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PROVIDING SMALL PERSONALIZED TOURS& SUMMER ADVENTURES
BOOK DIRECT AT OUR TOUR & TICKET CENTRE215 Banff Ave. Sundance Mall. Toll Free :: 1.877.565.9372
403.760.5007 :: www.banfftours.com
ACCOMMODATIONS ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION
& ACTIVITIESTOURS tripadvisor®
RECOMMENDED
Check outour DEALSon theCentre pages
At Discover Banff Tours our guides are all
certified through the Interpretive Guides
Association, specializing in the National Park.
But more than that, our guides live in Banff
because they love the area, they have a
passion for the outdoors and environment. You
will find them enthusiastic and energetic, full
of facts and stories to share with you and they
want to answer any questions you may have.
professionalCERTIFIED GUIDES
Your tour guide will be the most important aspect of your tour.
We operate smaller buses so you have more
interaction with the guide and everyone has a
great view. Frequent stops create many
opportunities to capture those spectacular
photos at the Rockies most scenic locations.
We see wildlife on many of our tours and
binoculars are provided so you can have a
closer look.
our toursSmall Groups with more interaction
Come and visit us. Our friendly, knowledgeable
staff will help you plan your time for maximum
enjoyment. Check in for special packages and
deals on activities, tickets tours and even
restaurants. We also can assist with
accommodations in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper,
Calgary and beyond.
TOUR &ACTIVITY CENTRE
Do you want advice on how to best spend your time in Banff National Park?
· All tours require a reservation
· Please dress for the weather and
don’t forget your camera
· Prices are subject to change
· We have a 48 hour cancellation policy
Important Information
about our tours:
· Due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, wildlife
considerations, trail conditions, closures, and other seasonal influences our
trips may be changed without prior notice
· We practice responsible wildlife viewing and give animals we encounter the
space needed to keep them WILD.
Small Groups with
more interaction
GLEN AVENUERIVER AVE
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CAVE & BASINMARSH
2NDVERMILION
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3RDVERMILION
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TRANS CANADA HWY EAST TO CALGARY
TRANS CANADA HWY WEST TO LAKE LOUISE
GOPHER
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BANFF AVENUE
TO SULPHURMOUNTAIN
SUNDANCECANYON
1 Hourloop walk
PAVED TRAIL
MARSHLOOP
THE FAIRMONTBANFF SPRINGS
HOTEL
SQUIRREL
TUNNEL MOUNTAIN DRIVE
BOW FALLSSPRAY AVE
BOW RIVER
BOW RIVER
ACTIVITY BOOKINGS215 Banff Avenue in the Sundance Mall
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1 BOW RIVER - 5 MIN.
2 CP RAILWAY - 20 MIN.
3 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR - 35 MIN.
4 RIVER BRAIDING - 40 MIN.
5 40 MILE CREEK - 2 MIN.
6 RAILWAY BRIDGE - 5 MIN.
7 MARSH CHANNEL - 15 MIN.
8 DEAD FOREST - 30 MIN.
9 DOCK - 45 MIN.
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CES A FENLAND TRAIL - 5 MIN.B VERMILION LAKES DRIVE - 12 MIN.C 1ST VERMILION LAKE - 15 MIN.D 2ND VERMILION LAKE - 25 MIN.E 3RD VERMILION LAKE - 40 MIN.F BOW RIVER BRIDGE - 7 MIN.G BOW FALLS VIEWPOINT - 10 MIN.H CAVE & BASIN HISTORIC SITE - 15 MIN.I SUNDANCE CANYONTRAIL HEAD - 40 MIN.BE
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VISITOR INFORMATION
Canoe Rental’s & Tours
At Discover Banff Tours our guides are all
certified through the Interpretive Guides
Association, specializing in the National Park.
But more than that, our guides live in Banff
because they love the area, they have a
passion for the outdoors and environment. You
will find them enthusiastic and energetic, full
of facts and stories to share with you and they
want to answer any questions you may have.
professionalCERTIFIED GUIDES
Your tour guide will be the most important aspect of your tour.
We operate smaller buses so you have more
interaction with the guide and everyone has a
great view. Frequent stops create many
opportunities to capture those spectacular
photos at the Rockies most scenic locations.
We see wildlife on many of our tours and
binoculars are provided so you can have a
closer look.
our toursSmall Groups with more interaction
Come and visit us. Our friendly, knowledgeable
staff will help you plan your time for maximum
enjoyment. Check in for special packages and
deals on activities, tickets tours and even
restaurants. We also can assist with
accommodations in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper,
Calgary and beyond.
TOUR &ACTIVITY CENTRE
Do you want advice on how to best spend your time in Banff National Park?
· All tours require a reservation
· Please dress for the weather and
don’t forget your camera
· Prices are subject to change
· We have a 48 hour cancellation policy
Important Information
about our tours:
· Due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, wildlife
considerations, trail conditions, closures, and other seasonal influences our
trips may be changed without prior notice
· We practice responsible wildlife viewing and give animals we encounter the
space needed to keep them WILD.
Small Groups with
more interaction
GLEN AVENUERIVER AVE
MOOSE
WOLF
DEER
TO MT. NORQUAY
CAVE & BASINMARSH
2NDVERMILION
LAKE
3RDVERMILION
LAKE
1STVERMILION
LAKE
MT. NORQUAY ROAD
TRANS CANADA HWY EAST TO CALGARY
TRANS CANADA HWY WEST TO LAKE LOUISE
GOPHER
VERMILION LAKES ROAD
COUGAR
MARTE
N
RAILWAYELK
LYNX
BEAVER
BIGH
ORN RABBIT
MUSKRAT
BOW AVE
BUFFALO
BEAR
FOX
BADGER
WOLVE R INE
GRIZ
ZLY
MOUNTAIN AVENUE
ST. JULIEN RD.
CAVE AVENUE
CARIBOU
BANF
F AV
ENUE
BANFF AVENUE
TO SULPHURMOUNTAIN
SUNDANCECANYON
1 Hourloop walk
PAVED TRAIL
MARSHLOOP
THE FAIRMONTBANFF SPRINGS
HOTEL
SQUIRREL
TUNNEL MOUNTAIN DRIVE
BOW FALLSSPRAY AVE
BOW RIVER
BOW RIVER
ACTIVITY BOOKINGS215 Banff Avenue in the Sundance Mall
NOTRECOMMENDED
NOTPASSABLE
ENDPAVEDROAD
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789
3
4
1 BOW RIVER - 5 MIN.
2 CP RAILWAY - 20 MIN.
3 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR - 35 MIN.
4 RIVER BRAIDING - 40 MIN.
5 40 MILE CREEK - 2 MIN.
6 RAILWAY BRIDGE - 5 MIN.
7 MARSH CHANNEL - 15 MIN.
8 DEAD FOREST - 30 MIN.
9 DOCK - 45 MIN.
CANO
E SP
OTS
& DI
STAN
CES A FENLAND TRAIL - 5 MIN.B VERMILION LAKES DRIVE - 12 MIN.C 1ST VERMILION LAKE - 15 MIN.D 2ND VERMILION LAKE - 25 MIN.E 3RD VERMILION LAKE - 40 MIN.F BOW RIVER BRIDGE - 7 MIN.G BOW FALLS VIEWPOINT - 10 MIN.H CAVE & BASIN HISTORIC SITE - 15 MIN.I SUNDANCE CANYONTRAIL HEAD - 40 MIN.BE
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VISITOR INFORMATION
Canoe Rental’s & Tours
Super-Deal Pack
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WILDLIFE DEAL INCLUDES: Evening Wildlife Safari+ Voyageur Guided Canoe Tour + Banff Gondola$99 per person
DISCOVER WILDLIFE DEAL
Two Toursfor $9 9DEAL
Keep your camera handy as we visit all the spectacular viewpoints, landmarks and historic places in and around the Banff townsite, on this morning tour. Hear how the 11,000 year old human history of the Bow Valley changed when three railway workers rediscovered a hidden natural hot spring. Visit the abandoned mining town of Bankhead, a relic of Banff’s industrial past. While watching for wildlife your guide will share stories about their behaviors, habitat and National Park initiatives to protect all animals big and small. This tour is a perfect introduction to Banff National Park.
T O U R H I G H L I G H T S :
• Bow Falls & the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
• Surprise Corner• Hoodoos & Bow Valley viewpoint• Lake Minnewanka• Bankhead• Banff Gondola (if purchased) • Hotel pick up & drop off*
$54 Adults$30 Children (6 - 15) With Banff Gondola $85 Adults $46.95 Children (6 - 15) (Plus GST)
DURATION: 3 hours regular tour+ Free time at gondola if purchased.* Gondola guests return to hotel via Banff Transit
TOUR DEPARTS: Banff daily at 8:30 a.m.
discover BANFF & its wildlife
Two Toursfor $9 9DEAL
On this afternoon guided sightseeing tour you will visit the “Jewel of the Canadian Rockies”, Lake Louise, and the world renowned Moraine Lake, both of which are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have enough time to take some souvenir photos at both lakes, and walk to the Rockpile, a spectacular viewpoint at Moraine Lake. Story telling abounds on this trip and cameras are essential to capture bragging rights and proof of visiting two of Canada’s most iconic locations.
T O U R H I G H L I G H T S :
• Bow Valley Parkway• Castle Mountain• Lake Louise• Fairmont Chateau Lake
Louise• Moraine Lake
$64 Adults$35 Children (6 - 12)(Plus GST)
DURATION: 4.25 hours
TOUR DEPARTS:Banff daily at 1:30 p.m.
discover LAKE LOUISE & moraine lake
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Super-Deal Pack
2 TOURS DEAL INCLUDES: Discover Banff & Its Wildlife + Discover Lake Louise & Moraine Lake. $99 per person
TWO TOURS DEAL
Two Toursfor $9 9DEAL
Lake Louise is a majestic place that deserves time to fully appreciate. This full day trip to Lake Louise will allow you to spend an entire day at this UNESCO World Heritage Site to enjoy the area on your own. On the drive out and upon the return your guide will provide some history of the Lake Louise area and point out landmarks you will see along the way. A hearty packed lunch is included which will keep you fuelled for exploring. Free time to explore the shoreline, a short hike to Lake Agnes Tea House, or catch the shuttle to Moraine Lake (optional).
T O U R H I G H L I G H T S :
• 7.5 hours of free time to explore Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
• Castle Mountain• Lake Louise• Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise• Packed Lunch
$65 Adults$35 Children (6 - 12) (Plus GST)
+ $20 Moraine Lake Shuttle (Optional)Reservations Recommended.
DURATION: 10 hours
TOUR DEPARTS:Banff Daily 8:30 a.m.
Optiona lMora ine Lake
Shuttle
exploreLAKE LOUISE
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Super-Deal Pack
FLOAT & FLY DEAL INCLUDES: Banff Gondola+ Voyageur Guided Canoe Tour.$59 per person
FLOAT & FLY DEAL
Our Columbia Icefield Parkway Tours are small group sizes and more intimate. Smaller vehicles allow for more flexibility and stops along the way, including an alpine picnic lunch. The tour begins with a stop at world famous Lake Louise. It then continues along the Icefields Parkway which is rated as one of the most scenic highways in the world. Marvel at glaciers remaining from the last ice age while you hear stories of early explorers who opened these valleys. Enjoy a hearty lunch at a picnic area, before visiting the highpoint for many visitors; the Athabasca Glacier and a Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure ($50 value INCLUDED in tour cost).A truly awe inspiring tour that will provide lifelong memories.
T O U R H I G H L I G H T S :
• Lake Louise• Crowfoot Glacier• Bow Lake / NumTi Jah Lodge• Peyto Lake• Hearty packed lunch• Athabasca Glacier• Columbia Icefield Glacier
Adventure ($50 value included)
$159 Adults$81 Children (6 - 15)(Plus GST)
DURATION: 10 hours
TOUR DEPARTS:Banff daily at 8:30 a.m.Lake Louise daily at 9:30 a.m.
COLUMBIA ICEFIELDSPARKWAY TOUR
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Super-Deal Pack
RAFT, RIDE & DINE DEAL INCLUDES: Kananaskis or Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting + Breakfast Steak Fry or Evening Steak Fry $186 per person
RAFT, RIDE & DINE DEAL
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SignatureHIKES
With hundreds of hiking trails available in the Canadian Rockies, how do you know which one to choose? Come with us!
We’ve selected 4 signature hikes that focus on the best highlights of the season, the explosion of wildflowers in the spring, glacier views in the summer and the changing Larch fall colours late in the season.
Hiking in small groups follow National Park recommendations to reduce wildlife encounters. Hiking time is between 4-6 hours. You must have sturdy footwear and we recommend dressing in layers to adapt to constant weather changes.
Y O U R T O U R I N C L U D E S :
H I K I N G S C H E D U L E :• Lake Agnes Tea House, Lake Louise
• Larch Valley, Lake Louise
• Stanley Glacier, Kootenay National Park
• Plain of 6 Glaciers, Lake Louise
SundayMonday & SaturdayTuesday & ThursdayWednesday & Friday
• Certified hiking guide• Hotel pick up and drop off• Hiking poles• Packed lunch
$82 Adults (Plus GST)DURATION: 7 hours approx. Hiking time 4 - 6 hrs
TOUR DEPARTS:Banff daily at 8:30 a.m.Lake Louise at 9:00 a.m. (Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat)
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Super-Deal Pack
RAFT & FLY DEAL INCLUDES: Kananaskis Whitewater Rafting + Banff Gondola$109 per person
RAFT & FLY DEAL
Renowned for its panoramic beauty, The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course is a captivating and challenging course, offering breathtaking views in every direction and a magnificent layout that thrills every golfer.
Stanley Thompson, Canada’s master golf course architect, used his expert talent when he designed the original 18 holes and Cornish and Robinson complemented the course with an adjoining 9 holes. Both courses wind along the Bow River under the snow-capped peaks of Sulphur Mountain and Mount Rundle and provide 27 holes of championship golf.
Stanley Thompson 18 Hole Course18 Hole Green Fee (including club rentals & power carts) $290.00
Tunnel Mountain 9 Hole Course9 Hole Green Fee (including club rentals & power carts) $125.0018 Hole Green Fee (including club rentals & power carts) $185.00
* All prices include shared golf power cart, top of the line Titleist Golf Clubs, a souvenir tee bag, two logo golf balls, use of driving range and practice facility prior to the round.
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Super-Deal Pack
TOUR THE ROCKIES DEAL INCLUDES: 1 Hour Horseback Ride + Evening Wildlife Safari+ Banff Gondola. $109 per person
TOUR THE ROCKIES DEAL
the fairmontBANFF SPRINGS golf course
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Discover the challenges of protecting animals and their habitat in Banff National Park. On this evening journey, travel through a variety of landscapes and learn about wildlife, their needs, and their inter-relationships. Each tour is unique as we adjust our itinerary and departure times throughout the season, to ensure the best wildlife viewing chances. Leave with a greater understanding of the National Park and the animals that live within it.
Banff’s best tour for viewing wildlife. We see wildlife on over 95% of our tours.
T O U R H I G H L I G H T S :
• Small group size• Friendly, certified guide• Hotel pick-up and drop off• Use of binoculars
TOUR DEPARTS BANFF DAILY:April 17th - May 9th 6:30pmMay 10th - Aug 9th 7:30pm
$42 Adults$25 Children (6 - 12)(Plus GST)
DURATION: 2 hours
Aug 10th - Sept 14th 6:00pmSept 15th - Oct 14th 5:30pm
Our BESTtour for
viewing wildlife
evening wildlifeSAFARI
Super-Deal Pack
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WILDLIFE DEAL INCLUDES: Evening Wildlife Safari+ Voyageur Guided Canoe Tour + Banff Gondola$99 per person
DISCOVER WILDLIFE DEAL
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is home to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat and where resident and orphaned grizzly bear “Boo” lives and plays. Visitors are given the opportunity, as part of an interpretive tour, to view a grizzly bear interacting much as they do in the wild; foraging, hunting, playing, swimming, snoozing and exploring. This full day tour also includes stops at Lake Louise, the train Spiral Tunnels and Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park. Ride the gondola to Canada’s highest restaurant and dine on a gourmet lunch while taking in the views of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains.With so much on this tour packed into one day, it is a must do for every visitor
Guaranteed Grizzly Bear Sighting or your next tour is FREE *
T O U R H I G H L I G H T S :
GuaranteedBEAR
sightings
discover grizzlyBEARS
• Lake Louise• Spiral Tunnels• Takakkaw Falls• Kicking Horse Canyon• Grizzly Bear refuge tour• Sightseeing gondola ride• Mountain top lunch
$159 Adults$89 Children (6 - 12) (Plus GST)
DURATION: 10 hours
TOUR DEPARTS: 29th June - 1st SepBanff daily at 8:30 a.m.Lake Louise daily at 9:15 a.m.
* We will give you a gift certificate to come on the same tour again free of charge.
Super-Deal Pack
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BANFF CLASSICS PASS INCLUDES: 1 Hour Horseback Ride + Banff Gondola. + Hot Springs Pass $79 per person
BANFF CLASSICS PASS
BANFF’S BEST DEALS
$99TWO TOURS FOR
DISCOVER BANFF & ITS WILDLIFE • DISCOVER LAKE LOUISE & MORAINE LAKE
+ GST PER
PERS
ON
SAVE $38 PER COUPLE
$79RIDE THE ROCKIES
INCLUDES :GONDOLA PASS • 1 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE • 1 HOUR CANOE RENTAL
+ GST PER
PERS
ON
SAVE $33 PER COUPLE
$59FLOAT & FLY DEAL
BANFF GONDOLA PASS • GUIDED VOYAGEUR CANOE TOUR
+ GST PER
PER
SON
SAVE $30 PER COUPLE
INCLUDES :
INCLUDES :
$109TOUR THE ROCKIES
+ GST PER
PERS
ON
SAVE $34 PER COUPLE
$109RAFT & RIDE
+ GST PER
PER
SON
SAVE $22 PER COUPLE
GPS COMMENTARY GUIDE • 2 ICE EXPLORER TICKETS
$99DISCOVER WILDLIFE
+ GST PER
PERS
ON
SAVE $26 PER COUPLE
INCLUDES :
$79BANFF CLASSICS
+ GST
SAVE $12 PER COUPLEINCLUDES :
$129ICEFIELDS PARKWAY DRIVE
KANANASKIS WHITEWATER RAFTING • 1 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE
+ GST PER
CO
UPLE
SAVE $20 PER COUPLEINCLUDES :GONDOLA PASS • 1 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE • HOT SPRINGS PASS
EVENING WILDLIFE SAFARI • GONDOLA PASS • 1 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE
INCLUDES :
INCLUDES :
EVENING WILDLIFE SAFARI • GONDOLA PASS • GUIDED VOYAGEUR CANOE TOUR
BANFF’S BEST DEALS
$99TWO TOURS FOR
DISCOVER BANFF & ITS WILDLIFE • DISCOVER LAKE LOUISE & MORAINE LAKE
+ GST PER
PERS
ON
SAVE $38 PER COUPLE
$79RIDE THE ROCKIES
INCLUDES :GONDOLA PASS • 1 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE • 1 HOUR CANOE RENTAL
+ GST PER
PERS
ON
SAVE $33 PER COUPLE
$59FLOAT & FLY DEAL
BANFF GONDOLA PASS • GUIDED VOYAGEUR CANOE TOUR
+ GST PER
PER
SON
SAVE $30 PER COUPLE
INCLUDES :
INCLUDES :
$109TOUR THE ROCKIES
+ GST PER
PERS
ON
SAVE $34 PER COUPLE
$109RAFT & RIDE
+ GST PER
PER
SON
SAVE $22 PER COUPLE
GPS COMMENTARY GUIDE • 2 ICE EXPLORER TICKETS
$99DISCOVER WILDLIFE
+ GST PER
PERS
ON
SAVE $26 PER COUPLE
INCLUDES :
$79BANFF CLASSICS
+ GST
SAVE $12 PER COUPLEINCLUDES :
$129ICEFIELDS PARKWAY DRIVE
KANANASKIS WHITEWATER RAFTING • 1 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE
+ GST PER
CO
UPLE
SAVE $20 PER COUPLEINCLUDES :GONDOLA PASS • 1 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE • HOT SPRINGS PASS
EVENING WILDLIFE SAFARI • GONDOLA PASS • 1 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE
INCLUDES :
INCLUDES :
EVENING WILDLIFE SAFARI • GONDOLA PASS • GUIDED VOYAGEUR CANOE TOUR
5 minutewa lk fromBan ff Ave .
Rent a Kayak, take a guided canoe tour, enjoy an ice cream and watch for wildlife. The beautiful Bow River and the Blue Canoe Docks are only 5 minutes walk from Banff Avenue, and a great escape from the busy downtown district in summer.
BLUE CANOE DOCKS OPENING TIMES: May 3 - Jun 13: 10am-6pm midweek, open late weekendsJun 14 - Sep 2: 9am-9pm 7 days a weekSep 3 - Oct 14: 10am-6pm midweek, open late weekends
Canoe & Kayak Rental 1 hour $36 additional hours $20
Rent a canoe or kayak and explore the waterways of the Banff National Park, including 40 Mile Creek, Vermillion Lakes and the Bow River. Our canoes hold up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 small children. We also have single and double kayaks.
Cruiser Bike Rental $12 per hour additional hours $8
Easy to ride, comfortable and cool, you can choose to explore a number of urban bike paths or outside the town on paved pathways to Sundance Canyon or The Legacy Trail to Cascade Ponds.
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Super-Deal Pack
PEDAL & PADDLE DEAL INCLUDES: 1 Hour Canoe Rental + 2 Cruiser Bikes For a 2 Hour Rental $70 per couple
PEDAL & PADDLE DEAL
canoe, kayak &cruiser bike
rentals
A great tour fora ll a ges
voyageur canoeguided
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Super-Deal Pack
FLOAT & FLY DEAL INCLUDES: Banff Gondola + Voyageur Guided Canoe Tour.$59 per person
FLOAT & FLY DEAL
Enjoy the sheer beauty of the Bow River while you take a guided tour in a Voyageur Canoe. We have 2 tours to choose from:
Bow River Experience $39 Adult $15 Children
Travel up river in one of our guided voyageur canoes. Our guides will entertain you with stories of the fur trade and how voyageur canoes were once used to navigate Canada. Tours are 1 ½ hours and no paddling experience is necessary. Visitors can join a trip and make new friends.Departs Blue Canoe Docks daily: May 3 - Oct 14: 11am & 1 pm Jun 14 - Sep 2: 11am, 1pm & 3:30pm
Grand Voyageur Tour $54 Adult $29 Children
This tour is fun, easy and allows you to explore the Bow River better than any other tour. Begin with a themed Voyageur Canoe tour and paddle to our secluded dock along the Bow River (30min). Then enjoy a nature walk to the Cave & Basin National Historic Site where we will be greeted by a Parks Canada Interpreter for a private tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour is very limited in size and is 3 hours in total duration, including 20 minutes return paddle time.Departs Blue Canoe Docks: July 16 - Sep 15 Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun at 3 pm
rentals tours
FUNfor the who le
f a mily
discover banff quest: A FUN FAMILY CHALLENGE
Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery of the quest by answering a variety of crossword puzzle clues? Keep your walking shoes on, as in order to win this self-directed game you will need to explore the townsite of Banff. By solving riddles, clues and puzzles that are included in your Discover Banff Quest pack you will not only get off the beaten track of the main street, but will learn more about the park and community that you are visiting.
What’s Included: Discover Banff Quest Pack, Small Prize awarded for completing quest. Your time posted on our leader board.
T O U R H I G H L I G H T S :
• Quest can be played solo or as a group.
• Included in your Discover Banff Quest Pack :- cryptex, challenge booklet, crossword puzzles, clues and games, pen and a map of Banff.
QUEST IS AVAILABLE DAILY:8:00am - 5pm$39 per pack(Plus GST)
DURATION: Allow 2 - 3 hoursPRIZE: Small prize awarded on completion of the quest.
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Super-Deal Pack
RAFT & RIDE DEAL INCLUDES: 1 Hour Horseback Ride + Kananaskis Whitewater Rafting$109 per person
RAFT & RIDE DEAL
Your tour,YOUR
SCHEDULE
TOURSprivate
For the independent traveller, or small groups, organizing a private tour can be the way to build your own itinerary, on your time schedule, and according to your interests.
All our scheduled tours are available as a private tour, or you can customize any day to experience Banff National Park like an insider - all at your own pace. Of course, you will have the added benefit of spending time with a local guide, who are happy to share their knowledge, experiences and recommendations.
TOUR DURATION RATE 2 pax 4 paxBanff & It’s Wildlife 3 HRS $249 $299 Lake Louise & Moraine Lake 4 HRS $299 $369Icefields Parkway Tour 9 HRS $599* $799*Full Day Hike 6 HRS $399* $469*Calgary Airport Transfer 2 HRS $315 $315
Prices are plus GST*Icefields Tour includes alpine picnic lunch and Ice Explorer tickets*Full day hike includes alpine picnic lunch.All private tours include, luxury transportation, refreshments, use of binoculars and professional certified interpretive guide.Please contact us for other options and pricing.
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Super-Deal Pack
TOUR THE ROCKIES DEAL INCLUDES: 1 Hour Horseback Ride + Evening Wildlife Safari+ Banff Gondola. $109 per person
TOUR THE ROCKIES DEAL
If your plan is to drive the beautifully scenic sightseeing drives in the National Parks, you can still enjoy an entertaining guided tour experience, right in your vehicle. GyPSy Guide can be rented for any vehicle type, and will play interesting and helpful commentary AUTOMATICALLY through the stereo as you drive. Stories include history, geology, past explorers, tips and advice, it even will tell you the best places to watch for wildlife.
With 1500+ commentary points in the Rockies, GyPSy is the most comprehensive guide for the independent traveler. You won’t miss a thing with GyPSy as your Guide.
Commentary routes include: Banff, Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway, Jasper National Park, Yoho, Waterton, Drumheller and more…
1 Day $39 | 2 Day $74 | 3 Day $109Lower per day rates for longer rentals
One way rentals available, at many pick up and drop off locations in Alberta and British Columbia. $10 additional fee
Aud io toursth at p l a y automat i ca llyas you drive
gps triggeredCOMMENTARY TOURS
R E N T A L R A T E S ( P E R V E H I C L E )
FOR SCENIC DRIVES
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Super-Deal Pack
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY DEAL INCLUDES: 1 Day GPS Commentary Guide + Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Ticket for 2 $129 per couple
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY DEAL
YOU PICK:12, 20, 25 and30 minute tours
heliSIGHTSEEING
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Super-Deal Pack
RAFT & HELI DEAL INCLUDES: Kananaskis Whitewater Rafting + Three Sisters Peaks Tour$190 per person
RAFT & HELI DEAL
If you think the Rockies look spectacular from the ground, you won’t believe how stunning they are from the air!
THREE SISTERS PEAKS TOUR - Flying time 12 minutes. $119
An excellent tour for the first-time flyer in the Canadian Rockies.
STONEY FIRST NATIONS TOUR - Flying time 20 minutes PLUS 1 hour stop $239
This tour includes a 1 hour stop at a high alpine meadow to enjoy a leisurely stroll surrounded by spectacular scenery.
ROYAL CANADIAN TOUR - Flying time 25 minutes. $239
The longer the flight the better the view.
MT. ASSINIBOINE GLACIER TOUR - Flying time 30 minutes. $269
This sensational flight will transport us 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 a photographers dream come true. An experience you will remember forever!
ALL TOURS AVAILABLE DAILY. TRANSPORTATION FROM BANFF INCLUDED (Plus GST).
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Kananaskis River Rafting $76 Adult $49 Youth (5 - 15 yrs)
Winding through the picturesque landscape of Kananaskis Country, the Kananaskis River is a great whitewater experience for families or as a group outing. This river offers the novice rafter a thrilling and fun introduction to whitewater with Class 2 to 3 rapids. A great half day tour everyone can enjoy. You will get wet!
Transportation available from Banff & Canmore $10 additional
Horseshoe Canyon Rafting $79 Adult
Exciting whitewater thrills on the Bow River! A half-day whitewater tour that offers adventure lovers rafting thrills and excitement close to Banff, Canmore and Calgary. The Horseshoe Canyon section offers spectacular scenery, big waves and up to Class 4 whitewater. Experience a sense of remoteness while you raft your way through shale canyons and awesome whitewater. Cliff jumping is also available for the adventure enthusiast!
Transportation available from Banff & Canmore $10 additional
DURATION: 4 hours from BanffRiver time 2 hours(prices plus GST & $3 river fee)
TOUR DEPARTS:Banff daily at 1:15 p.m.Meet at River Base 1:45 p.m.
DURATION: 4 hours from BanffRiver time 2 hours(prices plus GST & $3 river fee)
TOUR DEPARTS:Banff daily at 7:45 a.m.Meet at River Base 8:15 a.m.
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RAFT, RIDE & DINE DEAL INCLUDES: Kananaskis or Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting + Breakfast Steak fry or Evening Steak Fry $186 per person
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Kicking Horse Classic Adult $119
This unforgettable journey begins calmly, but as the Canyon narrows, the mighty Kicking Horse will take each team of rafters paddling through up to Class 4+ rapids, finishing 20km downstream!
Enjoy 2 hours of upper canyon rafting plus a BBQ lunch. Rafters must be over 12 years of age & weigh more than 90lbs. Transport is available from Canmore $25, Banff & Lake Louise for $20
Ultimate Whitewater Adventure Adult $159
If you’re looking for an adrenaline-filled whitewater challenge, take on the whole river with 27 km of upper and lower canyon rafting. Known for deep canyon walls and mighty rapids, the lower canyon features 6 Class 4 rapids. You will enjoy up to 3 hours of rafting on the river plus a BBQ lunch. Restricted to persons 16 years and older.
DURATION: 7.5 hours from BanffRiver time 2-3 hours(prices plus GST & $2 river fee)
TOUR DEPARTS: Banff at 8:00 a.m.Meet at River Base 9:15 a.m.& 1:00 p.m.
DURATION: River time 3 hours(prices plus GST + $2 river fee)
TOUR DEPARTS: Meet at River Base 1:00 p.m.
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Super-Deal PackRAFT & FLY DEALRAFT & FLY DEAL INCLUDES: Kananaskis Whitewater Rafting + Banff Gondola Ticket$109 per person
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Spray River Ride 1 hr $49.52 Ride past the Bow Falls, where you cross through the Spray River. Continue along the edge of the Banff Springs Golf Course, and cross through the waters once more. A partial climb up Sulphur Mountain brings you through a wooded residential area and back to the corrals.Tours depart from Spray River Corral hourly between 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Sundance Loop Ride 2 hrs $77.14
Ride through the Cave & Basin area, Banff’s original hot springs. Fantastic scenery surrounds as you climb up Sulphur Mountain to the Windy Knoll viewpoint. The ride loops around the marsh, following the Bow River, bringing you back to the Stables.Tours depart from Warner Stables at 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Sulphur Mountain Ride 3 hrs $120.95
From the trail head you will climb Sulphur Mountain, ride underneath the gondola and climb two thirds of the way up the mountain along wooded trails before you begin to descend. In the valley, you will cross the Spray River and follow the base of Mt. Rundle back to the Stables.Tours depart from Spray River Corral daily at 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
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RIDE THE ROCKIES DEAL INCLUDES: 1 Hour Horseback Ride + Banff Gondola Ticket + 1 Hour Canoe Rental $79 per person
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Evening Trail Ride and Steak Fry 3 hrs $108.57
Enjoy a leisurely one-hour trail ride to the BBQ site, located near the Sundance Canyon trail. Try your hand at roping, challenge friends to a game of horseshoes or relax in the picnic area. After a hearty meal you will ride back to Warner Stables for an hour along the banks of the Bow River. Also available by covered wagon ($20 less)Tours depart from Warner Stables at 5:00 p.m. • 4:00 p.m. from Sep 3rd
Mountain Morning Breakfast Ride 3 hrs $108.57
Get a taste of the mountain air with a morning trail ride along the base of Sulphur Mountain to a delicious BBQ breakfast. Relax while your steak and eggs are being prepared. Return along the banks of the Bow River. Also available by covered wagon ($20 less)Tours depart from Warner Stables at 9:00 a.m.
Explorer Day Ride 7 hrs $201.90
Our most popular and scenic trail ride through the Spray River Valley. Capture panoramic views of the valley from Sulphur Mountain. While lunch is being prepared western style, take the opportunity to explore the shores of the Spray River. On the homeward trek you will ride along the base of Mt. Rundle, offering unique views of the Spray River Valley.Tours depart from Warner Stables at 9:30 a.m.
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BANFF CLASSICS DEAL INCLUDES: 1 Hour Horseback Ride + Banff Gondola Ticket + Hot Springs Ticket $79 per person
BANFF CLASSICS DEAL