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Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore Small-Group Day Trip from Calgary
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Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore Small-Group Day Trip from Calgary

by Banff Everyday Tours

8 hours
Calgary
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8 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × C$139.50
All taxes and fees included

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2 adults × C$139.50
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This full-day bus tour lasting about 8 to 10 hours starts with pickup from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore. The group travels through Banff National Park to reach Lake Louise, where visitors spend one hour admiring the historic Chateau Lake Louise Hotel and views of the lake surrounded by glacier-covered mountains. The guide points out the best spots for photos. Next, the tour proceeds to Moraine Lake for one hour. The lake is known for its striking blue water and the surrounding Valley of the Ten Peaks. Visitors can climb the Rockpile viewpoint or stand at the shore to observe the scenery. Since Moraine Lake road is closed to the public, this tour has special permission to access it. From October 13th to June 1st, when Moraine Lake is closed, the itinerary includes a one-hour walk with ice crampons at Marble Canyon, featuring suspended catwalks and frozen waterfalls. On the way, the trip passes by Canmore without stopping, allowing a view of the Three Sisters mountains and the Rundles. Afterward, the group spends 75 minutes in downtown Banff with free time to explore local restaurants, including options for Alberta beef steak and the regional dish poutine. Additional stops include Bow Falls for 15 minutes, a river featured in 1960s movies, and Surprise Corner for 15 minutes to photograph the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. The tour ends with a return trip to Calgary.

Highlights

Visit Lake Louise and see Chateau Lake Louise Hotel
Access Moraine Lake with special permit from June 1 to October 13
Ice-walk at Marble Canyon between October 13 and June 1
Pass by Canmore and view the Three Sisters mountains
Free time in downtown Banff for 75 minutes
Stops at Bow Falls and Surprise Corner for photos

What's included

Friendly hospitality from the guide
Small group size with up to 24 participants
Pickup and drop-off from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore

What's not included

No door-to-door pickup; guests meet at designated points
Meals and all personal expenses including activities, admission fees, phone and travel insurance

Itinerary

1

Lake Louise

Spend one hour at Lake Louise viewing the historic Chateau Lake Louise Hotel and the lake surrounded by glacier mountains. The guide points out the best places to take photographs.

60 min

2

Moraine Lake

Stop for one hour at Moraine Lake, known for its clear blue water and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Visitors can climb the Rockpile viewpoint or stay by the shore. The lake is accessible only from June 1 to October 13; outside these dates, the tour visits Marble Canyon instead.

60 min

3

Canmore

Pass by Canmore without stopping while seeing the Three Sisters mountains and the Rundles.

4

Drive-by Lake near Kananaskis

View a scenic lake located just after Kananaskis and before Canmore.

5

Banff Avenue

Enjoy 75 minutes of free time in downtown Banff with many restaurants, including options featuring Alberta beef steak and the local dish poutine.

75 min

6

Marble Canyon Ice Walk

When Moraine Lake is closed from October 13 to June 1, spend one hour using special ice crampons to walk suspended catwalks and see frozen waterfalls in Marble Canyon.

60 min

7

Three Sisters Mountains Background

Learn that the Three Sisters were named in 1886 by George Dawson. The three peaks are called Big Sister, Middle Sister, and Little Sister, also known as Faith, Hope, and Charity.

8

Three Sisters Mountain Stories

Hear stories about the Three Sisters mountains during the trip.

9

Lake and Tree Views

See various types of trees surrounding the lakes, a popular subject for photographers worldwide.

10

Bow Falls

Stop for 15 minutes at Bow Falls, a river featured in 1960s movies, offering opportunities for photos or filming.

15 min

11

Surprise Corner

Spend 15 minutes photographing the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel from the best viewpoint known as Surprise Corner.

15 min

12

Calgary

Return trip from Lake Louise to Calgary, lasting approximately five hours.

300 min

Meeting point

DEPARTURE TIME: 09:30 - Please be ready at the parking lot 15 min before departure time.

End point

DEPARTURE TIME: 09:30 - Please be ready at the parking lot 15 min before departure time.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–14 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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