Banff · BOW VALLEY WILDLIFE & GRIZZLY TOURS
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Dawn and dusk are when the valley moves, and a guide knows which meadows to watch. These wildlife tours give you the best odds on elk, bighorn sheep, black bears and the grizzlies of the Bow Valley, with the spotting scopes to see them safely. Compare prices, timing and how far each one ranges.
Small-group Banff wildlife at dusk with Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack, Hoodoos, and Bow Falls, plus guide-led stops timed for sightings.
“Nolan was an amazing tour guide. You could tell he really enjoyed his job! Nothing felt rushed and he was very explanatory and enthusiastic.”
Dusk wildlife tour in Jasper National Park with hotel pickup and live guide commentary. Spot grizzlies, elk, goats, eagles.
“It was incredible! Our guide was super nice and extremely knowledgeable and professional. We saw a bunch of interesting things - including king male elk, along with all of his females, marmites, Rocky Mountain bighorn pack, and a juvenile bald eagle. Very much recommended!”
Jasper National Park wildlife watch with pickup, a small group, and a 3-hour coach search for bears, elk, eagles, and more.
“Tour was excellent, Sam (Canadian)went above and beyond to make sure we saw as much wildlife as possible. We saw a bald eagle, a moose, elk and a grizzly bear. Amazing tour”
A 6-hour Jasper National Park day with Maligne Valley stops, a Medicine Lake walk, and a Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island.
“We had a wonderful time. The boat ride was great & our tour guide, Jake, was the best. Saw elk, a moose, & some longhorn sheep. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
A guided wildlife-and-waterfalls day in Jasper National Park, plus a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island.
“Alan was our guide. He was so well informed, and had a great sense of humor as well. The guide and boat captain of the Maligne cruise were terrific as well. The guide was Alec who was so friendly and also very articulate. Sadly I've forgotten the captain's name but he was amazing as well. We had a beautiful sunny day with no smoke which was a miracle as the day before had been canceled due to smoke.”
A 2-hour small-group evening safari in Banff National Park, chasing elk and other wildlife at dusk with expert guide stories.
“This tour was great! Our tour guide was Lucy and she was spectacular!! She had incredible knowledge of the area and tied in each story/information to the area we were driving through. It was neat to learn so much we hadn’t known about Banff and its wildlife!”
A 3-hour dusk drive through Banff National Park to chase wildlife and photo stops like Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, and viewpoints.
“loved the scenery and seeing the wild life.. was amazing”
Guided wildlife and waterfalls tour from Jasper to Maligne Valley, with Medicine Lake views and a Maligne Lake lakeshore hike.
“The guide Kelli was awesome and very informative. I will recommend this tour to everyone. Thank you.”
A guided 6-hour Jasper wildlife and Maligne Lake hike loop with geology stops, wildfire recovery views, and a lakeshore walk.
“Great trip. Kelli was a wonderful guide and we saw plenty of wildlife and vistas. Definitely recommend”
Guided Maligne Valley wildlife stops and a Spirit Island boat cruise from Jasper, with expert stories and serious mountain views.
“The driver was great, he kept us on time and made stops when we saw wildlife. Great history about the area. Boat cruise was also great and the history behind it. Just wished we had a little more time to do short walks along the edge of the lake.”
A short morning Banff sightseeing loop with big-name landmarks, geology/history stories, and a real shot at wildlife. Pickup included.
“Seeing natural sights; waterfalls, mountains. However this was promoted as a wildlife tour, which was not its primary focus. In fact, our en route bus tour went to all of the same places the next day.”
A 1-day combo from Banff to Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake, and the Grizzly Bear Refuge to meet Boo on his mountain home.
Morning Banff wildlife and sightseeing tour with hotel pickup, big-name views like Bow Falls and Lake Minnewanka, and a local guide.
“Had a really great time buck Was a really good guide really knowledgeable some good jokes as well”
A narrated evening wildlife tour in Jasper National Park with hotel pickup, a small group, and the chance to spot moose, elk, bears.
“Absolutely fantastic prompt and certainly delivered 🤩 Grizzly, Black bears, moose, elk, deers 2 x types😊 eagles, osprey sheep and hoary marmot the driver Geoff was very informative definately enhanced to the experience Would 100% recommend”
Paddle a 12-seat big canoe on Banff’s Bow River at dusk for 90 minutes, with wildlife spotting tips and family-friendly guide stories for $67.
“Lovely canoe trip up the Bow River. Knowledgeable and friendly guide Jon. Picked out a bull elk on the bank”
