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A group of 11 of us were driven in a comfortable shuttle by Nathan, our guide. A five hour experience that was very pleasant. The hour-long drive from Banff to Lake Louise provided breath-taking views of mountains and rivers. Nathan was an excellent resource for other tourist destinations that we passed enroute to Lake Louise. Once arriving at Lake Louise my mother and I were amazed by the beauty of the area. Words fail to fully describe the beauty of the place. I have seen lots of photos of Lake Louise, but photos fail compared to being there in person. The turquoise water surrounded by majestic mountains --and the red canoes off in the distance added to the charm of the trip. I regret not having the time to rent a canoe, as the line was too long. Next time. I was travelling with my 85 year old mother, and the terrain around the Lake was such that she could easily get around with her cane. Lots of spots to sit if she needed to rest. We were there late September and although the crowds were significant, they were not overwhelming. We also had the opportunity to check out the hotel gift shop and café, which were lovely-- but not cheap. After a bathroom break with long, but fast moving lines we hopped back onto our shuttle to get to Lske Moraine. Again once arriving, a stunning view of crystal clear turquoise water surrounded by mountains. Leaving my mother to rest along the shore I took the Rockpile trail up to get a more expansive view of the lake. Although the Rockpile looks to be an intimidating trek--once you are on the trail it is actually at a rather relaxed incline and took me, a 62 year old moderately active gal about 15 minutes to get to the top. Great view once you arrive, get a few photos and then head back down. The trail was a little rough in places and one needs to be mindful at times where you place your feet. Once back at lake side there is a gift shop and cafeteria. I bought 2 ice teas and 2 bags of chips for $27.00--just a heads up. We loaded back onto our shuttle for the drive back to Banff. Unexpected and funny thing happened on the way back to Banff--nothing to do with the tour per se--but the highway is divided, and on the opposite side of the highway from us, a small propellor plane had to make an emergency landing. There was no crash and no one was hurt--but not something one sees everyday. Overall the tour was excellent. Seeing Lake Louise is magical. The tour in my opinion was the right length of time, long enough that it didn't feel rushed, but also short enough leaving time for other things to do in the day. I would recommend this tour.

A really well organised trip. Melissa looked after us and was really welcoming, very friendly and helpful throughout and really knowledgeable too. We were very lucky to have the most amazing weather for the lakes and viewpoint too. Well worth doing. This has been the best bit of our holiday so far. Thank you.

We had a fantastic day on the Columbia Icefield Tour with Brewster! Brad and Aaron were both wonderful—friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining, and great at keeping the day running smoothly. While they weren’t locals, they clearly knew the area extremely well and shared plenty of interesting information along the way. The tour itself was very well organized and truly included everything we needed for a full day of exploring. Water, snacks, and lunch were all provided, which made the experience incredibly easy and convenient. The itinerary was packed with spectacular scenery and, of course, experiencing the Columbia Icefield and Glacier Skywalk was unforgettable. Even though it’s a long day, everything was paced well and we never felt like we had to worry about logistics. We could simply sit back, enjoy the incredible views, and experience the Icefields Parkway. Brad and Aaron helped make an already beautiful day even better. If you’re visiting Banff and want to experience the Columbia Icefield without worrying about driving, parking, meals, or planning all the details yourself, this tour is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!