Banff and its Wildlife - Year Round Tour
Banff, Canada
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the historic landmarks and natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. This guided tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Banff, a professional guide, and light refreshments.
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and its wildlife
- Visit historic places and famous landmarks
- Learn about the history and geology of the area from your knowledgeable guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Maple cookie snack, fresh water, hot chocolate (winter)
- Hands on interpretive tools
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel
- Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
- Optional gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Every pickup point has a unique pickup time. Guests must be ready at their selected pickup point 5 minutes prior. Banff Rocky Mountain Resort at 7:55 AM Canalta Lodge at 8:00 AM Banff Caribou Lodge at 8:01 AM Fox Hotel & Suites at 8:02 AM Red Carpet Inn at 8:03 AM Douglas Fir at 8:06 AM Banff Ptarmigan Inn at 8:10 AM Banff Park Lodge at 8:11 AM Mount Royal Hotel (Public Bus Parking behind hotel) at 8:12 AM Rimrock Resort at 8:20 AM Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Motorcoach Entrance) at 8:25 AM Banff Train Station at 8:30 AM Juniper Hotel at 8:35 AM If no pickup is selected, your pick up will be defaulted to meet at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 8:12 AM.
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
Learn the stories behind the most famous natural and historic sights near the renowned resort town of Banff on this small-group tour. Discover the history and geology of the Banff area and get an overview of the unique landmarks that give this mountain town its distinctive flair.
Start the day with a morning pickup in Banff, continuing onwards to some of the most scenic and historically significant highlights of Banff such as Bow Falls, the famous Banff Springs Hotel, Lake Minnewanka, and the Hoodoos, and Bow Valley lookout. Keep your eyes peeled for elk, deer, bears and bighorn sheep as this is a great tour for seeing wildlife in the morning.
Please note this tour is seasonal and only operates between April and mid-October.
Start the day with a morning pickup in Banff, continuing onwards to some of the most scenic and historically significant highlights of Banff such as Bow Falls, the famous Banff Springs Hotel, Lake Minnewanka, and the Hoodoos, and Bow Valley lookout. Keep your eyes peeled for elk, deer, bears and bighorn sheep as this is a great tour for seeing wildlife in the morning.
Please note this tour is seasonal and only operates between April and mid-October.
1
Lake Minnewanka
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Bow Falls
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Surprise Corner
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Hoodoos Trail
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Bankhead Ghost Town
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 178 reviews
Golnaz_T, Jan 2026
It was a wonderful experience. Felt we got to understand the history of Banff and saw all the key places. It was short, sweet, and very informative. Bobby (our guide) was fantastic. He was very knowledgable.
Anonymous_A, Nov 2025
It was a frosty morning, but the tour was so worth it! Amazing views and our tour guide, Eli, had a lot of great information to share about the area. Would definitely recommend. We even saw a group of elk!
Carole_S, Aug 2025
We took this tour on our first morning in Banff. It was a great intro to the area. We really didn’t see much wildlife, but that might be due to the unusually warm morning.
Joellen_G, Sep 2024
Buck was very informative and enjoyable. Only downside was no wildlife was spotted! Enough time was allowed at each stop. Enjoyed the experience
Susan_C, Aug 2024
We arrived at the meeting place 10-15 minutes before the departure time, not seeing the smaller print saying to arrive essentially 20 minutes before departure. We couldn’t locate this group among all the other tour groups. I found out afterwards they tried to reach my cell unsuccessfully so they left at 8:22 without us even though we were there looking for them. No refund.
Bill_R, Aug 2024
Great overview of Banff and the surrounding area. Our guide Alex was very good. Saw some key places like Bow Falls and Lake Minnewanka that we so picturesque.
Skye_M, Jun 2024
Our guide was wonderful, friendly and informative. I enjoyed seeing these sights, but was not expecting to spend 80% of the time on the bus.
travelady2, May 2024
Jake and Rod were excellent; fun and entertaining while imparting great information. We saw elk, deer and a black bear. Loved the view overlooking the hotel, the story of how Two Jack’s got its name and the stop to see the Hoodoos and the view of the rock formation that the Indigenous Peoples call Sleeping Buffalo Guardian Mountain. The story of the Hoodoos name and meaning about them being the Indigenous Peoples ancestors was so interesting. Would recommend this tour.
Michael_A, May 2024
Hosted by Tim on our tour. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and a brilliant guide. Saw 2 types of deer, elk, canada geese and a chipmunk and Tim would always try and get us as close as possible, within reason. Always ready to answer our questions at the numerous stops. Good way to sightsee and catch a glimpse of Banff wildlife
Marian_S, Apr 2024
The tour guide was so nice and knowledgeable of the area. Even though we didn’t get to see much wild life (definitely a luck of the draw type thing) it was still definitely worth doing
Patricia_F, Oct 2023
Seeing natural sights; waterfalls, mountains. However this was promoted as a wildlife tour, which was not its primary focus. In fact, our en route bus tour went to all of the same places the next day.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any confusion. We'll work on clarifying our tour descriptions to set proper expectations. Your insights are valuable, and we hope you enjoyed the natural beauty of Banff. Please consider us for your future visits, and we'll ensure a more aligned experience.
Andrea_B, Sep 2023
Phoebe was a great tour guide. We bought this tour as a wildlife tour. We toured to different locations around Banff but not to any specific wildlife places. We didn’t see any wildlife at all. We spoke with others in the group and they felt the same way. It was a waste of money. Regretted this. We have a car and could have easily done this on our own.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for valuable feedback, however please note, our tours are not focused on wildlife sightings. For a dedicated wildlife experience, book our Evening Wildlife Safari.
Catriona_O, Sep 2023
Very short tour that did not stop at the points listed on the itinerary including lake Minneawaka. Tour felt rushed and spent too long at hoodoos and sunrise corner. Expensive for what it was like. No water available which stated on the brochure.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
We apologize for the shortcomings you encountered on your recent tour. We deeply regret that it didn't meet your expectations, with missed stops and pacing issues. We're reviewing our itineraries, pricing, and amenities to provide a more fulfilling experience in the future. Your feedback is instrumental in helping us improve our services, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
Francisca_O, Aug 2023
Our tour guide was so nice and funny….. i really enjoyed when he was telling us story about Banff and it’s history. Highly recommended
Response from Host, Oct 2023
A nice and funny tour guide who shares stories about Banff and its history can make the experience truly enjoyable. We're thrilled to hear your positive feedback and your high recommendation. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 🏞️🚐😊
Saba_M, Aug 2023
Phoebe was a great guide. She really gave us helpful tips for our trip. It was out first tour and we really had a great time.
magdasgonzales, Aug 2023
It was a great Tour, whether it was perfect outside, we received a good information from our Lady guide.
Julie_F, Aug 2023
Jeff was a fantastic driver /host. He provided a lot of information on the tour. I was just disappointed that we didn’t see any wildlife.
Marie_T, Aug 2023
We booked a wildlife tour if Banff. This was a tour of Banff tourism sites We already saw all of these in another tour. It was misrepresented.
Lisa_M, Aug 2023
Stunning scenery, good variety of things to see. Guide Jake was knowledgeable and funny.
Happy to see wild life so close.
Cathryn_W, Jul 2023
A good introductory tour to Banff but more about the town than the wildlife. Great if you don't have a car
June_S, Jun 2023
Tim was friendly, informative and took us to some beautiful views.
Much appreciated
Carrying money , passports with you and being told can leave them on the bus - would have liked door closed more often when we were off bus.
Susan_S, May 2023
Eli was a great tour guide. Would recommend this tour. We got to see quite a bit of wildlife. Bus was very comfortable.
Wendy_J, Aug 2022
Ellie was a very informative guide giving us a lot of information about the local area and wildlife. Would recommend this trip
Sandy_A, Aug 2022
Jake and Tim did a GREAT job on our adventure. I learned so much about wildlife, mountain peaks and lakes. Definitely a MUST on your list.
Neville_T, Aug 2022
Excellent views and scenery with good commentary from the driver and courier with informative information
Jacqueline_T, Oct 2021
Andrew was a great tour operator. Friendly and informative. Unfortunately we didn’t see bears, but the scenery was beautiful
armaghan_s, Sep 2021
Neil is awesome! I think other tour guides should be taking a tour with him to learn more about how a truly professional and knowledgeable guide should be. He is extremely knowledgeable and very professional. Very patient with questions as well.
Jeff_S, Sep 2021
Great trip, excellent driver - Andrew. Knowledgeable with a sense of humour and friendly. Looked after all the passengers well.
Justin_T, Jul 2021
My father and my friend went on the tour yesterday July 13 and it was great. I think her name was ANak. She was super awesome and she really knows her stuff. She kept things interesting and it was actually my dads favourite part of our whole trip. I would do the tour again but wish we had the same driver.
Marilyn22262, Nov 2019
Amazing scenery, the tour was great, didn't see much wildlife but that can be expected as nothing is guaranteed, but it didn't stop out enjoyment of the day.
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