Discover the beauty of Banff National Park on a full-day guided tour from Canmore. Enjoy a campfire experience, spot wildlife, and capture stunning landscapes with your guide.

PRICE: $163
per person

 

Begin your adventure with a comfortable hotel pickup in Canmore. Meet your certified guide and discuss your goals for photography, wildlife interests, hiking level, and special requests.

Drive to a sunrise vantage point such as Vermilion Lakes for golden light and panoramic mountain views. Then, head to a selection of Banff’s most breathtaking locations while managing timing to avoid crowds.

Visit Two Jack Lake for lakeside views with dramatic peaks and serene water reflections. Continue to Lake Minnewanka, a long scenic shoreline perfect for wildlife watching and bird photography.

Stop at Bow Falls and Surprise Corner, classic Banff viewpoints with sweeping vistas and historic touches. Enjoy short interpretive walks and time to capture majestic alpine scenery.

Take a break for a curated lunch (picnic or local café stop) with views of the Rockies. Discuss geology, ecology, and the natural history of the park with your guide.

In the afternoon, focus on quieter roads and wildlife corridors where animals are most active. Drive portions of Bow Valley Parkway and lesser-known overlooks. Explore viewpoints near forest edges and meadows where elk and bighorn sheep often graze.

Your guide will adjust the route daily based on sightings, light, and weather, maximizing photography potential. This is your best chance to enjoy fewer tourists and more intimate natural moments.

Conclude the day at a scenic, secluded spot where you’ll relax around a warming campfire with refreshments. Share photos, insights, and local natural history stories with your guide. Enjoy the peaceful mountain evening light, perfect for golden hour shots.

Return to Canmore with photos and memories to treasure.

Marvel at the stunning landscapes of Banff National Park on a guided tour
Enjoy a campfire experience in a peaceful, secluded setting in the evening
Capture iconic vistas and hidden gems away from the crowds with your guide
Spot wildlife like elk, bighorn sheep, and deer from safe vantage points
Benefit from a flexible itinerary tailored to weather, wildlife, and light

Professional certified guide
Hotel pickup & drop-off from Canmore
Transportation throughout the day
Park entry fees
Select refreshments
Campfire experience
Wildlife viewing guidance

 

 

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