Banff Year Round Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour Including Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and Surprise Corner
by Discover Banff Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$191.84Overview
This three-hour year-round wildlife and sightseeing tour in Banff begins with pickup at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel. A professional guide leads the group to several key locations in the following order. The first stop is Lake Minnewanka, Banff’s largest lake, where visitors spend about fifteen minutes hearing stories about the submerged ghost town beneath the water. Next, the tour continues to Bow Falls for ten minutes to view the roaring rapids flowing over ancient limestone; these falls appeared in 1950s Hollywood films such as River of No Return. The group then visits Surprise Corner for ten minutes, a viewpoint offering an iconic view of the Castle of the Rockies with Sulphur Mountain and the Bow River visible in the foreground. After that, the tour stops for twenty minutes at Hoodoos Trail, where the guide explains the geological formations. During summer months, there is an additional ten-minute stop at Bankhead Ghost Town, an abandoned mining site reflecting Banff’s industrial history. Some stops may be closed depending on the season. Hot chocolate is provided in winter, while fresh water is served in summer, along with maple cookies at one of the scenic stops. Hands-on interpretive tools are included to support learning. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available upon request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Minnewanka
Visit Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in Banff, and listen to stories about the underwater ghost town beneath its surface during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Bow Falls
View the roaring Bow Falls rapids where water crashes over ancient limestone, creating a striking spectacle; these falls appeared in 1950s Hollywood films including 'River of No Return' starring Marilyn Monroe during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Surprise Corner
Spend 10 minutes at this viewpoint offering a famous view of the 'Castle of the Rockies' with Sulphur Mountain behind and the Bow River in front.
10 min
Hoodoos Trail
Stop for 20 minutes to observe the hoodoos and learn about these geological formations from the guide.
20 min
Bankhead Ghost Town
During summer only, pause for 10 minutes at this abandoned mining town to learn about Banff’s industrial past.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Banff Year Round Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour Including Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and Surprise Corner
by Discover Banff Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$191.84Overview
This three-hour year-round wildlife and sightseeing tour in Banff begins with pickup at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel. A professional guide leads the group to several key locations in the following order. The first stop is Lake Minnewanka, Banff’s largest lake, where visitors spend about fifteen minutes hearing stories about the submerged ghost town beneath the water. Next, the tour continues to Bow Falls for ten minutes to view the roaring rapids flowing over ancient limestone; these falls appeared in 1950s Hollywood films such as River of No Return. The group then visits Surprise Corner for ten minutes, a viewpoint offering an iconic view of the Castle of the Rockies with Sulphur Mountain and the Bow River visible in the foreground. After that, the tour stops for twenty minutes at Hoodoos Trail, where the guide explains the geological formations. During summer months, there is an additional ten-minute stop at Bankhead Ghost Town, an abandoned mining site reflecting Banff’s industrial history. Some stops may be closed depending on the season. Hot chocolate is provided in winter, while fresh water is served in summer, along with maple cookies at one of the scenic stops. Hands-on interpretive tools are included to support learning. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available upon request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Minnewanka
Visit Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in Banff, and listen to stories about the underwater ghost town beneath its surface during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Bow Falls
View the roaring Bow Falls rapids where water crashes over ancient limestone, creating a striking spectacle; these falls appeared in 1950s Hollywood films including 'River of No Return' starring Marilyn Monroe during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Surprise Corner
Spend 10 minutes at this viewpoint offering a famous view of the 'Castle of the Rockies' with Sulphur Mountain behind and the Bow River in front.
10 min
Hoodoos Trail
Stop for 20 minutes to observe the hoodoos and learn about these geological formations from the guide.
20 min
Bankhead Ghost Town
During summer only, pause for 10 minutes at this abandoned mining town to learn about Banff’s industrial past.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.