Banff · BANFF WALKING & GHOST TOURS
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Good banff walking & ghost tours fill up fast in a national park, and the best fill first. Here are the 15 standouts, each with what it costs and what sets it apart, so you can lock one in before the calendar does.
Banff stargazing on a 2-hour small-group night walk from Cave and Basin with guides, headlamps, and easy dark-sky views.
“Beautiful views on a clear, cold night! Trail was easy, if a little muddy, and the stars were amazing! We were lucky enough to have an almost completely clear night, so there were so many stars in the sky. Kale, the guide, was entertaining and knowledgeable, he was great!”
1h40 Banff ghost walk with a small group and mobile ticket. Local ghost stories, downtown night views. Starts 7pm.
“My wife and I really enjoyed this tour. Harriet was our guide and she did a fantastic job. She seemed to really enjoy telling ghost stories, and several of them are very compelling and even touching in some cases. She also told some interesting history stories as well, as there are several historical sites along the way. Between sites, as we walked, Harriet and the other tourists talked and got to know each other, which was also enjoyable. At one point, a bull moose and a few females got close to us, and it was rutting season, so we had to divert our tour slightly and keep an eye on…”
4-hour Banff e-bike and Johnston Canyon hike: ride from Vermilion Lakes up the Legacy Trail, then walk to Lower Falls Bridge.
“This was one of our favorite activities in Banff. It is highly recommended. Michael was also a great host. He was informative and made sure we got great pictures at all the prime spots.”
A 105-minute Banff ghost tour with a live guide, haunted hotels and mysteries, and iconic night viewpoints for $29.
“Great tour with not just ghosts story’s but also some history and other info. Mike kept our attention with a funny twist and answered any question asked. Very enjoyable tour. A different way to get to know something about the city and it’s history”
Self-paced wolfdog walk in Banff with Rocky Mountain views and Wolfdog Wisdom expert sessions. Ticket includes admission and GST.
“My husband is passionate about wolves. He loved it. Lady giving demonstrations was very friendly and informative.”
Ghost Canyon canyoning from Banff: a full-day mix of rappels, slides, jumps, and a safety clinic with wetsuits and private transport.
“The staff were very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We had great weather and the horses were well trained.”
Canmore 2-hour night walk for stargazing with a pro guide, dark-sky trails, and photo tips away from city light pollution.
“An amazing experience with a great guide!! Beautiful night, stars were out, weather was perfect. Can’t wait to book another adventure :)”
Canmore’s small-group Wilderness & Wildlife walk with a guide-led hike into Rocky Mountain trails, learning wildlife signs and local ecology.
“The wilderness and wildlife walk was the second walk we did with this company. Our guide, Jacob, paid attention during our previous walk and personalized the walk on what we would be interested in. The walk is through a nice wilderness area. We came across signs of animals, but they were elusive as sometimes happens with wildlife. Our guide made the walk fun and informative. I would definitely use them again.”
A 2-hour Banff town walking tour with photo stops, Banff Ave browsing, and a included drink plus sweet treat—small group, easy pace.
“This is a great two hour walking tour that gives you all the history and background to the town of Banff. An easy walk with frequent stops. Highly recommended!”
A 2-hour Canmore walking tour with a friendly guide, local stories, plus refreshment and a sweet treat near the Big Head sculpture.
“An interesting, informative and enjoyable walking tour. Erin is very knowledgeable and friendly guide. A wonderful way to spend a couple hours in this beautiful historic town!”
Taste Canmore on a 2.5-hour walking food tour with local bites, a Farmers Market stop, and town history in Alberta.
“The tour was perfect … we sampled excellent food from a handful of local eateries. Our tour guide Cathy was quite knowledgeable on the history of Canmore and provided some great stories as we toured town. Thoroughly enjoyable and recommended!”
A 2-hour, gratuity-based Banff walking tour that covers Banff Avenue, Bow River, gardens, the train station, museums, and smart local tips.
“Fantastic tour of a fabulous place. Ask for Aziz. We ended up with a personal tour with him because no one else signed up. He was so interesting, engaging, and fun. And he took great pics of us so we could remember the special day.”
Private off-crowd wildlife walk from Canmore with certified guides, bear spray, park passes, and strong odds of spotting wildlife.
“Jacob our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife that lives there. His extensive background in history made for a really interesting trip. He took us to some very unique trails and areas, we were very happy with the walk and the things we learnt along the way”
A 90-minute Canmore history walk on easy trails, mixing cowboy storytelling with early coal-miner history and mountain views.
“Excellent tour around the local area with a very knowledgeable friendly guide. He had a great understanding of local history and the area. The walk is flat and mainly even.”
A small-group Canmore ghost walk with a live guide, downtown haunted stories, and hotel mysteries—perfect for a cool evening in Alberta.
“I got a call a few hours before the tour to notify me that the tour was canceled as there was a mistake on the website and there was no tour happening in Canmore. I gave the rating that I did as it wasn't any one person's fault for the mistake and would love to attend a ghost walk in the future”
