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Banff National Park is huge, gorgeous, and full of history—a guide's deep knowledge will make your time here much more meaningful. With this small-group walking tour, your local guide will take you across Banff’s best sights, illuminating the park’s history, legends, characters, landscapes, and incredible wildlife. What's more, you’ll leave with tips, ideas, and recommendations for your time in Canada’s first national park.

Discover the spectacular Canadian Rockies on the Icefields Parkway Adventure Tour. Travel along one of the world’s most breathtaking scenic highways, with stops at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier Lookout, and Waterfowl Lakes Lookout. Admire mountain peaks, turquoise lakes, and sweeping glacier views along the way. On the summer option, visit the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer adventure onto the Athabasca Glacier and a walk along the glass-floored Columbia Icefield Skywalk. - Scenic drive along the iconic Icefields Parkway - Stops at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier Lookout, and Waterfowl Lakes Lookout - Ice Explorer tour and Skywalk admission included in the summer option, June 1 – October 10 - Winter option visits Abraham Lake for frozen bubbles, conditions permitting, instead of the Columbia Icefield activities - Round-trip transportation and a professional guide included

Instead of trying to work out how to navigate Banff National Park on your own, join your guide for a full-day minivan tour from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. Take in panoramic views of craggy mountains and lush forests from the Banff Gondola or relax in the region’s natural hot springs (seasonal closure applies). Snap photos from Sulphur Mountain and enjoy more natural wonders throughout the day.

Discover the amazing, underground world of caves on this half-day, small-group guided cave explorer tour with all equipment included. Follow your guide through the twists and turns of this subterranean world, crawling past prehistoric bones and observing centuries-old rock formations. Choose to explore lesser-travelled places in the cave and wriggle through manhole-cover sized passages (optional) to test yourself in this rugged environment.

Spend the day exploring the wonders of the Canadian Rockies—and have the chance to discover the Columbia Icefield on foot—on this full-day tour from Banff or Calgary. In the morning, board your coach and head into nature. You'll see highlights like the Waputik Range, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the Crowfoot Glacier. For an upgrade, you can also set off via Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer to see the landmark up close.

Tour at your own pace with this private smartphone audio walking tour through Canmore. Directed by a GPS map with automatic commentary, explore the town without large groups or schedules. This historic coal mining town is filled with stories and sights. Highlights include the Three Sisters Gallery, Bow Valley Bear sculptures, Policeman's Creek Boardwalk, and the Canmore Miners' Union Hall.

Get to know Calgary better with access to three private city tours. Access the tours from your smartphone and complete them at your leisure, whether during one day or spread over several. The three itineraries focus on downtown Calgary, the Beltline District, and the Bow River Trail. Avoid the hassle of keeping up with a tour guide or straining to hear above the crowd.

Experience Banff's iconic sights with less effort and more time to explore on a pedal-assist e-bike adventure through the heart of Canada's first national park. Ride comfortably between scenic landmarks while your local guide shares the stories that shaped Banff's history and mountain culture. It's an active yet accessible way to experience more of Banff without the strain of steep hills or long walks.

Explore many of Banff National Park’s key sights—and don’t worry about driving yourself—on this stress-free, full-day tour from Calgary or Banff Town. Set off in the morning, and travel in an air-conditioned coach. You’ll visit landmarks like Sulphur Mountain (upgrade for a gondola ride) and the dramatic Bow Falls, will tour the Johnston Canyon Walk, and will have time at leisure for wandering and lunch (own expense) in Banff Town.

This title effectively targets travelers seeking a classic, efficient, and comprehensive Canadian Rockies experience. It is highly functional, immediately communicating the two premier destinations (Moraine Lake and Lake Louise), the trip's structure (Day Trip), and the convenient departure points (Calgary and Canmore). This clarity is excellent for search visibility and manages customer expectations from the start. By including both major gateway cities, it casts a wider net for potential guests, whether they are starting from the international airport in Calgary or are already based in the mountain town of Canmore. The title promises a curated, logistical solution to visiting two of Banff National Park's most famous—and often congested—landmarks in a single, seamless journey from urban centers to alpine paradise.

Use your phone to guide you over the Lake Agnes Tea House Trail using an audio guide, and learn about your local surroundings as you go. During this five and a half mile hike, see Victoria Glacier and Lake Louise, and visit Mirror Lake too as you climb up to the tea house.To make the trail more fun, facts about wildlife are given, and you can play a trivia game based on the things you see around you.

This small-group hiking tour from Canmore puts the wintery wilderness of the Rocky Mountains within easy reach. You'll explore Canmore's extensive trail system with a guide who will tell you all about the area's diverse ecosystems and history while looking out for wildlife along the way. Ice cleats are included to tackle the icy conditions.

Head to the Rockies at night for a magical experience. Relax in the quiet sounds of nature and admire the starry skies. Ice cleats, hiking poles and a professional guide are supplied for safety and head lamps are included upon request. Canmore is known for its picturesque scenery with a comprehensive trail system filled with wildlife, culture, and history. Regular photography stops are made throughout the tour.

Step into a landscape that feels like another planet and let us guide you through one of Alberta’s most unforgettable природ wonders, the Drumheller Hoodoos and the breathtaking Canadian Badlands. Discover the hidden beauty of Drumheller beyond the typical stops. This isn’t just sightseeing, it’s a journey through millions of years of Earth’s history, brought to life by passionate local guides. You’ll walk among the iconic hoodoos, towering rock formations shaped by time, and explore the rugged valleys, canyons, and panoramic viewpoints that make the Badlands so unique. Wander through the famous hoodoo formations and learn how they were created Visit scenic Badlands viewpoints perfect for stunning photos Discover hidden spots most visitors miss Hear fascinating stories about dinosaurs, ancient ecosystems, and local history Every stop is designed to help you see more than just the landscape, you’ll understand it.

Home to a diverse range of native Canadian wildlife, the Jasper National Park boasts shimmering glacial lakes, dense old-growth forests, and jagged mountain peaks—and the only way to truly appreciate its majesty is on foot. During this adventurous hiking tour, follow your guide through the park and enjoy an intimate brush with the Canadian wilderness. Along the way, spot wild beavers, eagles, and moose in their natural habitat.

Escape urban Calgary for a full day immersed in the spectacular landscapes of Waterton Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Canadian Rockies. Travel through dramatic mountain scenery while discovering turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife with a local guide. With a small-group setting and seasonal stops tailored to conditions, you'll enjoy a more personal and flexible way to experience one of Canada's most scenic national parks.

Make the most of your day in the Canadian Rockies and see the best of Banff National Park on this small-group tour, with convenient hotel pickup. Learn about Banff and its attractions from your guide as you visit highlights such as the Banff Gondola, Banff Avenue, Bow Falls, and Lake Louise. National park fees and round-trip gondola ride are included, but meals are not provided.

This canoe adventure showcases the spectacular nature of Banff National Park—away from the crowds. Traveling down the picturesque Bow River on a 12-person canoe, your entire crew will glide through the backcountry, catching views you’d never get from behind your windshield. With your guide leading the way, you’ll learn all about the park’s flora and fauna, deeply enriching your experience of Canada’s first national park.

Gargantuan mountains with snow-capped peaks frame any view of Banff National Park. Experience a nature-based adventure on this full-day tour of the park. Peer into the deep blue waters of Lake Minnewanka, explore the stalls and restaurants of the town of Banff, and soar high above the treetops on the Banff Gondola.

Take your Banff trip to new heights—and see views most visitors miss—during this small-group helicopter sightseeing trip. Pick between a range of itineraries; then, soar like a bird above iconic Banff landmarks like Bow Valley and the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Lougheed and Wind Mountain, listening to insights from your experienced pilot about the history of the region and its First Nations people.

See Edmonton without booking an expensive guided tour with this Edmonton Scavenger Hunt Experience. Using an app-based game, work with your own team to complete challenges and find objects around the city as you take in the sights and, of course, have fun. Plus, you’re never truly alone—if you need help, you can chat with a remote host on the app.

Uncover the ghostly secrets of Drumheller and find out about its famous local ne’er-do-wells like Cactus Jack on a walking tour that covers the town’s neighborhoods and hidden gems. Visit the water tower and the Waldorf Hotel, and hear tales about eerie goings on in these haunted areas. Follow trivia questions to find your route on the interactive app.

Discover Canmore and wander off the beaten path with a guide to show you some of the area’s best hidden gems, share its history, and keep you from getting lost in the wilderness. See forgotten mining towns, walk old wagon roads, and learn all about a side of Alberta that most tourists never will.

Avoid crowded group tours and rigid itineraries in Calgary with a private, app-based scavenger hunt designed for flexible exploration. Instead of following a fixed route, you solve clues that guide you through local landmarks while keeping the experience interactive and self-paced. It’s an easy way for groups to stay engaged together without the pressure of a traditional tour schedule.