Tunnel Mountain, Banff National Park

Good for groups

Experience many of Banff's highlights on this tour with a focus on viewing wildlife in their natural environment. Enjoy guaranteed visits to Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Hoodoos Viewpoint, and Mt. Norquay Viewpoint. Start your wildlife adventure with pickup from select locations in Banff. Enjoy an itinerary carefully tailored by your expert local guide based on each day’s recent wildlife sightings and weather conditions. In addition to the sites mentioned above, you can also expect visits to some of the following locations: Vermilion Lakes, Cave and Basin, Marsh Loop, Tunnel Mountain, and some local secret spots. Learn all about the area from your guide along the way. Get your cameras ready and keep your eyes peeled as you travel through wildlife corridors and seek out bears, elk, deer, coyotes, foxes, bighorn sheep, and more.

Follow your audio tour guide along the Trans-Canada Highway 1, one of the most exciting drives in Alberta. Start anywhere along the route between Calgary and Lake Louise. The tour experience is the same in any direction. Learn about the discovery of the Banff Hot Springs and admire the beauty of Banff National Park. Hear about Kananaskis Country and other sights at your own pace. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Entertaining audio clips will play automatically as you drive using a live GPS map, and no data is used during the tour. Enjoy a fun audio tour with information and trivia to keep the whole family laughing and engaged along the way. Each point of interest along the way has a multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Keep score and learn plenty of interesting facts along the route.

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 22+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Banff Townsite in 2-3 hours. Once downloaded, your tour begins in the heart of the Banff Townsite. From there, you'll meander along the Bow River towards the mighty Bow Falls, a natural spectacle you won’t want to miss. Next, you'll head towards the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, also known as the "Castle in the Rockies." Learn about its rich history, spanning over a century, and how it became a symbol of Banff National Park. From there, take a leisurely drive against the stunning backdrop of Cascade Mountain before reaching the shores of Lake Minnewanka. Here, you’ll uncover legends of this lake both ancient and contemporary. Next, pass the abandoned mining site of Bankhead while you make your way toward Mount Norquay. Finally, you’ll drive up a gorgeous mountain road to the Mount Norquay Lookout, where hiking trails and dining options await you. Your tour concludes here.

Follow your audio tour guide along the Trans-Canada Highway 1, one of the most exciting drives in Alberta. Start anywhere along the route between Calgary and Banff. The tour experience is the same in any direction. Learn about the discovery of the Banff Hot Springs and admire the beauty of Banff National Park. Hear about Kananaskis Country and other sights at your own pace. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Entertaining audio clips will play automatically as you drive using a live GPS map, and no data is used during the tour. Enjoy a fun audio tour with information and trivia to keep the whole family laughing and engaged along the way. Each point of interest along the way has a multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Keep score and learn plenty of interesting facts along the route.

Discover the Rockies with 3 audio tours on your smartphone. Admire the scenic beauty of the area and explore the charming towns of Canmore and Banff at your own pace. Engaging audio clips will play automatically as you drive using a live GPS map, and no data is used during the tours. First, enjoy the Calgary and Lake Louise Driving tour that takes you along Trans-Canada Highway 1, one of the most exciting drives in Alberta. Start anywhere along the route between Calgary and Lake Louise. With your smartphone as your guide, learn about the surrounding mountains, parks, and rivers that have played a role in the historical development of the area. Hear about the discovery of the Banff Hot Springs and admire the beauty of Banff National Park. The Canmore Downtown Sightseeing Walking Tour explores the best of Canmore. Visit Canmore Museum, see the Red Telephone Box, and stroll around Friendship Park. Start on the east end of downtown and see the Three Sisters Gallery, where you'll learn about the importance of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Follow along a portion of the Bow Valley Trail and learn about some of Canmore's coal mining history before making your way to the picturesque Policeman's Creek Trail. In the heart of downtown, you'll hear about its history and historic buildings like the Canmore Hotel and the Canmore Miners Union Hall. Finish up your tour with a short walk through Centennial Park. Then, discover more about the history and culture of the Banff on a city highlights walking audio tour. Chart your own course using the GPS map and find out where to find the town's statues, sculptures, and murals as you explore the historic downtown. Hear the story of how the town was founded and visit sites like the riverside Banff Central Park or the historic Victorian-style home at the Luxton Home Museum. Learn about the buildings, sculptures, surrounding mountains, and parks that have played a role in the town’s history.

Visit Canada's first national park and take in the scenic views around Banff Town, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake. A free time to explore around Banff Town, Bow falls, Secret Corner, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Lake Minnewanka, and Two Jack Lake. Round-Trip Transportation from Calgary. • Update: We only offer a PRIVATE TOUR exclusively for your group and family, We will follow the strict health guidelines to operate this tour to the highest safety standard. Together we will still enjoy traveling and experiencing Banff National Park.

Experience the marvelous beauty of Tunnel Mountain Trail on a self-guided audio tour. You will receive the downloading instructions on your voucher after booking. Explore the trail at your own pace with your audio trail guide. Ascend over 266 meters and experience incredible scenic views of the Town of Banff, the valley, and the Sulphur Mountain Viewpoint. Marvel at the awe-inspiring turquoise Bow River as it meanders past the daunting peaks of the Rocky Mountains. See the beautiful scenery while hearing about Mount Rundle, thousands of wildflowers, uniquely shaped trees, and the Rocky Mountain wildlife. Hear the history of the area’s first settlers, the naming of Tunnel Mountain, the Banff town, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banff National Park. Enjoy an incredible 360-degree view when you get to the summit of Tunnel Mountain. Reach the top of the peak and soak in beautiful views of the Banff townsite, Vermillion lakes, and the Mountains of Banff National Park.

Experience the beauty of Banff on a day tour departing from Banff or Canmore. Set out from the vibrant down and embark on a scenic journey through the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Canadian Rockies. Begin your adventure with a hotel pickup, with a guide providing insight into the region's rich history and natural wonders. As you travel toward Banff National Park, be treated to panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, pristine lakes, and lush forests. Upon arrival in Banff, immerse yourself in the charm of this picturesque mountain town or simply take in the stunning vistas. Explore hidden including Johnston Canyon, Sulphur Mountain Gondola, Vermilion Lake, Cascade Garden, Hoodoos, Surprise Corner, Bow Falls, and more. After a full day of exploration, relax and unwind as you journey back to the original spot, reminiscing about the sights and experiences of your day in Banff.

Explore the back way in through the hamlet of Exshaw, steep in the history of mining, the 2013 floods when entire houses flowed down the tsunami wave that devastated the town and left people stranded for 11 days! A quick little hike into Jura Creek to cool off from the heat of the day is a fun way to start the day. This is a great option, but we are open to ideas! There are lots of great little hikes all along the way. There are bound to be Mountain sheep and other wildlife as we travel along the Bow River, past Canmore and into the town of Canmore Hamlet with flood history and Big horned sheep. Care for a dip in the glacial water?? Banff is Canada's first National park, symbolized by the Iconic Branff Spring Hotel, erected in 1888. and is the oldest building in Alberta! (That is old for us) After exploring the hotel we can marvel at the waterfall below. The viewpoints from Tunnel Mountain are grand and second to none! You will feel a renewed sense of wonder, guaranteed. We will go to the much lesser know spots however equally majestic. Blue glacial lakes and views and the powerful pull to mountains we have known for centuries. Banff has a long history as a sacred gathering place for ceremony, trade, sharing, visions, and celebration. The Banff area, known as "Minhrpa" (translated in Stoney Nakoda as "the waterfalls") is part of the Treaty 7 territory Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda)comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney First Nations, Tsuut'ina First Nation, Blackfoot Confederacy Banff is Canada's first National park, symbolized by the Iconic Branff Spring Hotel, erected in 1888. and is the oldest building in Alberta! (That is old for us) After exploring the hotel we can marvel at the waterfall below. The viewpoints from Tunnel Mountain are grand and second to none! You will feel a renewed sense of wonder, guaranteed. We will go to the much lesser know spots however equally majestic. Blue glacial lakes and views and the powerful pull to mountains we have known for centuries. Banff, has a long history as a sacred gathering place for ceremony, trade, sharing, visions, and celebration. The Banff area, known as "Minhrpa" (translated in Stoney Nakoda as "the waterfalls") is part of the Treaty 7 territory Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda)comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney First Nations, Tsuut'ina First Nation, Blackfoot Confederacy Lake Louise is the final destination. We can explore the hotel, walk along the shore, and Take the scenic hike to the viewpoint ( relatively short). Legend has it that people have travelled here for centuries to take in the incredible uplifting energy of the lake and surrounding mountains. It's an incredible time to be alive and you will feel your spirits being uplifted.