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About Banff
Welcome to Banff
Stunning lakes, beautiful wildlife, towering rugged mountains and adventure in abundance all help to make Banff an unforgettable city. Ideal for all weathers, admire the captivating mirrored surface of Lake Louise under the sunshine, or discover incredible snow-capped mountains and icy glaciers. If it’s adventure that you’re after, Banff has plenty to offer. Reach staggering heights as you travel to the top of Sulphur Mountain by Gondola, embark on an exhilarating white water rafting experience, or get up close to grizzly bears. If you’re looking to explore this fascinating town, the Discover Banff Tour will show you around the enchanting landscapes and jaw-dropping natural scenery. One thing’s for sure, the outstanding beauty of Banff will take your breath away! Pre book your tickets with Attraction Tickets Direct and make sure your trip is packed with one-of-a-kind adventures from start to finish.
Activities
Discover Grizzly Bears with Lunch
The tour begins with a visit to the stunning Emerald Lake, a turquise coloured lake situated high the mountains in the middle of Yoho National Park.
From here, you'll head to the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort...
This wonderful tour to the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge allows the rare opportunity to witness a real-life bear but also enables you to take in some of the Rockies most incredible scenery including the stunning Emerald Lake.
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The Icefields Parkway Tour
The journey inbetween is all part of the fun too with the spectacular Icefields Parkway, considered one of the most scenic highways in the world, offering glorious mountain vistas and sweeping coniferous...
A must for any visitor to the Canadian Rockies, this breathtaking trip along the scenic Icefields Parkway introduces you to an awesome mountain landscape carved by huge glaciers and opened by the pioneers before taking a stroll on the Athabasca Glacier.
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Discover Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour
With its blue-green water set against the stark backdrop of Victoria Glacier, Lake Louise is probably the most beloved and most photographed scene in the Canadian Rockies and a great place to start the tour.
Often referred to as the 'Jewel of the Canadian...
This afternoon tour to the 'Jewel of the Canadian Rockies' promises to be an unforgettable experience but it also raises a question Canadians have been debating for sometime. Which lake is more spectacular; Louise or Moraine?
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Discover Banff & It's Wildlife
After being collected from your hotel, get your cameras ready for visits to Bow Falls, the renowned Banff Springs Hotel, Surprise Corner and the stunning vistas at Hoodoos and Bow Valley Viewpoint.
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This morning coach tour is the perfect introduction to Banff and its surrounding national park, giving you a taste of the Rocky Mountain landscape that will undoubtedly leave you wanting to explore further.
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Banff Sleigh Ride
This easy-paced 45-minute ride delivers breathtaking views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and local wildlife making it a quintessential winter experience perfect for all the family with well...
An unforgettable fairytale-esque experience awaits when you jump on a traditional horse sleigh for a memorable ride through the snow-christened Bow River valley, a genuine winter wonderland!
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Bow Valley River Float
Travelling 17km along the Bow River to the eastern boundary of Banff National Park, this extraordinary wilderness experience floats through a section of the river where the wildlife, waterfowl and wildflowers are particularly...
Enjoy spectacular views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the chance to see local natives such as bears, elk, beavers and osprey on this leisurely early-evening float down the Bow River.
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Columbia Icefield Discovery & Glacier Adventure with NEW Glacier Skywalk
But there are plenty of sights to take in before you even get to the glacier!
After being collected from your Banff hotel, get your cameras ready for...
Experience the amazing power of a glacier up close on this exciting tour that highlights one of the most unique attractions in the Canadian Rockies and includes a walk on the all-new Glacier Skywalk.
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Cowboy Horseback Cookout
The itinerary begins with a leisurely 1-hour journey - on either horse back or in a covered wagon - along the picturesque Bow River. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as squirrels, porcupines and beavers...
Connect with nature and embrace the wilderness before enjoying a mouth-watering meal in the heart of Banff National Park on this fun-packed Cowboy Horseback Cookout.
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Ice Walk to Grotto Canyon
This three hour hike along a frozen creek takes you into Grotto Canyon, passing striking rock formations and frozen ice falls.
At its narrowest point, the canyon nearly blocks out the sky and it is here that you find ancient rock art - often missed by the general public - that dates...
An adventurous hiking trail takes you along a frozen river through Grotto Canyon where you will discover unusual rock formations, glowing white icefalls and fascinating Native rock art.
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Ice Walk to Johnston Canyon
Equipped with ice cleats and hiking poles, hike along steel walkways built into the canyon walls that give aerial views of the cascading water beneath. The walk takes you past the lower falls and through prime wildlife habitat on...
This action-packed ice walk takes you through beautiful Johnston Canyon for amazing views of the cascades, waterfalls and the breathtaking upper falls.
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Snowshoeing at Paint Pots
Learn about the history of the fur trade as you explore the fascinating PaintPots, which are mineral deposits once used by First Nations people for rock painting. Along the way you will...
First time snowshoeing? This easy 3-kilometre trail through Kootenay National Park to see the historical Paint Pots is the perfect place to start.
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Bow River Ride Horseback Adventure
After saddling up, follow the path of the tranquil Bow River, home to an abundance of wildlife in amongst the thick marshes and grassy meadows as it winds around the town and out towards the mountains.
Your expert guide will take you to the...
Treat yourself to a relaxing 1-hour horse ride along Banff's picturesque Bow River, which loops around the town to reveal incredible mountain views and camera-friendly scenery at every turn.
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Evening Wildlife Safari
Travelling in a small group, your friendly,expert guide knows the area like the back of their hand - the tour has a 95% success rate of making a sighting.
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Early evening is one of the best times to see wildlife and the purpose of this exciting 2-hour tour, which takes in some of Banff National Park's animal hot spots and most scenic locations, is just that.
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Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls Tour
After being collected from your hotel, travel along the Bow Valley Parkway to Johnston Canyon where an eye-pleasing, mid-morning stroll provides time to stretch your legs...
Take in some of the most incredible sights you will ever come across on this amazing excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks which includes visits to Takakkaw Falls and a selection of almost unbelievable turquoise-coloured lakes.
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Signature Hikes in Banff
We have selected what we consider the best of the best when it comes to getting out there and spending time in the backcountry of the Rocky Mountain National Parks.
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What better way of exploring the pure splendour of the Canadian Rockies than on foot? The problem is, with hundreds of hiking trails to choose from, how do you know which one to do? The answer is simple... join us!
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Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
It's a fascinating place to spend some time and provides a unique experience to learn and even interact with these incredible animals.
During your visit you will gain a...
Get an up close and intimate look at wolves and wolf dogs at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary where you will learn about these fascinating animal and gain a better understanding about wild wolves' importance in the natural environment.
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Banff Gondola
Located close to the heart of Banff, the gondola transports you to the top of Sulphur Mountain where you can enjoy stunning, panoramic views of this mesmirising UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Enjoy a breathtaking ascent, via Gondola, to the pinnacle of Sulphur Mountain for an awe-inspiring 360º panorama of sheer mountain majesty across the sprawling Canadian Rockies.
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Horseshoe Canyon River Rafting
Located in the front ranges of the Rockies, the Bow River offers a sense of remoteness as it carves through shale canyons and dense forests, and is also home to bountiful wildlife including large birds or...
See the Rocky Mountains from another perspective on this exhilarating white water rafting adventure through the wild rapids of Bow Horseshoe Canyon in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
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Sundance Loop Trail Horseback Adventure
Once mounted, you will be lead through the Cave & Basin area, which is the original hot springs-along the Bow River, before ascending Sulphur Mountain to take in the breathtaking vistas from Windy Knoll viewpoint.
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The 2-hour journey explores Banff National Park on horseback just like the original pioneers did! Relax and reconnect with nature in true western style on this Sundance Loop ride.
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Icefields ParkWay Discovery Banff to Jasper
On leaving Banff you will start your journey by visiting the miraculous emerald-coloured Lake Louise.
Next, head on to the Icefields Parkway, a stunning roadway which links Banff and...
A cocktail of sights await on this one-way tour from Banff to Jasper which takes in Lake Louise before traversing the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic routes. You will also stop at Columbia Icefield and take a walk on the surface of the Athabasca Glacier!
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