BANFF · CANADIAN ROCKIES
The best of the Canadian Rockies.
The 10 most popular tours and day trips around Banff. From Lake Louise and Moraine Lake to the Columbia Icefield and Lake Minnewanka, here's where to start.
Ride Banff’s Sulphur Mountain gondola for 360 views, easy walking trails, interpretive exhibits, and top-deck dining options.
“I could not hold it together to experience this! I will come back from Florida just to see this again. Much much needed to do is watch the sunset. I can’t express it enough. Must watch the sunset”
Ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for 360° views, boardwalk access to Sanson’s Peak and the Cosmic Ray Station, plus seasonal night options.
“The Banff Gondola is absolutely worth it! The ride up is smooth and stunning, giving you unreal views of the Rockies before you even reach the top. Once you’re at the summit, it’s a full experience — sweeping 360° mountain views, warm indoor lookout areas, a boardwalk with photo ops at every turn, and cozy…”
Ride the Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier, walk on real glacier ice, then step onto the glass-bottom Glacier Skywalk. 3 hours.
“Remarkable experience. Not many people can say they've walked on a glacier or rode in a massive off-road vehicle up and down a steep mountainside to get there and back. Be sure to dress warm. It was frigid but worth it. Lars was our tour guide. He was fun and knowledgeable.”
Full-day Banff and Yoho loop from Calgary: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Johnston Canyon. Pickup included from $61.
“Was a really fantastic day. Andy, our tour guide, was so talkative and funny! I would have liked a little more time to explore each stop, but with so many people going through its understandable why we couldn't. Great experience over all.”
Small-group day trip from Banff to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Icefields Parkway. Pickup, glacier views, smooth driving.
“Excellent tour of the major lakes, Rob was awesome and super informative. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a smaller comfy tour of all the beautiful scenery.”
Full-day Banff tour covering Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Johnston Canyon with guided stops and photo help.
“Quite a lot to fit in Johnston Canyon deserves more time than allotted”
Cruise Lake Minnewanka in Banff for one hour with live narration, wildlife spotting, and stories of an underwater town and Indigenous legends.
“Captain Hayden and Guide John were excellent, they were informative and very fun! They gave us lots of information and made the cruise so enjoyable. Would highly recommend!”
Ride Banff’s yellow hop-on hop-off bus to Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake with expert hosts and guaranteed seating.
“Very fun. Everyone was wonderful. Very informative. All of my family had a great time. Would recommend this to get an overview of the area.”
A 3-hour small-group Banff wildlife tour at dusk with a capped group, panoramic minibus, and smart stop choices around Lake Minnewanka.
“While we did see elk, a fox and mountain goats, the experience was not A+. The driver was nice but only shared a little bit about the area. He would start talking, then bite his nails for awhile and theb talk again. There was no hot chocolate, there was no offer of water (we had…”
Half-day small-group tour from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with easy pickup, expert local storytelling, and big views.
“A wonderful tour covering Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and parts of Banff National Park. Our brilliant tour guide, Jake, made this more of an adventure. Part historian, part outdoorsman, great comic relief and self proclaimed best looking tour guide in the Canadian Rockies, Jake really made this a day to remember. He shared so much…”
