Banff · CANMORE TOURS & DAY TRIPS
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Just outside the park gates, Canmore trades the crowds for the same peaks. These are the outings we rate from town: the Three Sisters and Grassi Lakes, wildlife along the Bow Valley, cave trips under the mountains. Prices, lengths and which ones work as a half-day are all here.
Half-day Banff/Canmore tour to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Easy pickup, no parking stress, photo help, and set time at both lakes.
“The tour was fantastic and our guide, Edward, was awesome!! He gave us great info, walked us to some secret photo spots, treated us to cookies, water and chips!!”
Tackle Rat’s Nest Cave in Canmore with expert guides, an 18 m rappel, and tight squeezes. Small group, bring your own snacks.
“A truly amazing experience. Tiffany our guide was extremely knowledgeable and fun. She exactly when to stop to give us a rest on the short but steep hike up. Her very calm demeanour when talking to someone with a lot of fear was very reassuring to witness. It was so much fun climbing and wriggling around the caves. I would highly recommend this adventure!!”
Guided Banff/Canmore day trip with expedited Moraine Lake access plus time at Lake Louise, hotel pickup, and park fees included.
“Our guide, Brooke was knowledgeable and led our small group around. She offered suggestions, was attentive and kind.”
Crawl, scramble, and explore Rat’s Nest Cave in Canmore with a small-group guide, safety gear, and geology lessons built into the adventure.
“A very thrilling and very interesting experience. Our guides were very friendly and knowledgable. I would recommend no doubt.”
Glacial-blue Bow River raft float from Canmore. 90 minutes with expert guides, Rockies views, wildlife spotting, and easy family fun.
“An absolutely amazing experience! The tour guide Evie was beyond engaging making us all feel safe in the raft and kept us well entertained by her knowledge! We were lucky enough to spot an Elk too! I couldn't have asked for a better experience, it was simply perfect from the beginning to the end. Thank you!”
Small-group Moraine Lake and Lake Louise shuttle with timed lake access, 14-seat comfort, and less crowd stress from Banff or Canmore.
“Both Moraine Lake and Lake Louise were magnificent. The views were breathtaking and our tour guide Denise was super knowledgeable and friendly. The entire experience was first class.”
Sunrise at Moraine Lake plus Lake Louise with a small group, early access, and provided warmth. Pickup from Canmore or Banff.
“This tour was AMAZING! Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and the view of Moraine Lake at Sunrise is spectacular! The opportunity to visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rocky Mountains while letting someone else navigate the roads was such a joy. Perfect way to start our vacation.”
Moraine Lake sunrise and Lake Louise in a small group from Banff or Canmore, with hot drinks, blankets, and photo tips.
“Hannah was great! We loved all the information she shared with us.”
Small-group day trip from Calgary: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake (or Johnston Canyon), Banff town, Surprise Corner at the Fairmont, Bow Falls.
“A great way to see the main highlights. Stops are fairly short, so this is ideal for families who want a beautiful day trip and to be back in Calgary by dinnertime.”
Beginner-friendly Heart Creek canyoning near Banff includes gear, safety clinic, 5 rappels and slides, and a hike with possible cold water.
“Our guide, Kanishk, was fantastic! Safe! Smart! Local knowledge! Fun! Kanishk made the experience great on a cold day. Definitely would do it again. We’re hikers already so would rate it easy. If you’re not, know that you carry a pack and it’s a descent hike up … so worth it!”
Low-stress shuttle from Banff/Canmore to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with 1.5 hours at each stop, A/C ride, and park entry.
“Day was incredible. Driver was always on time and well mannered. Time at lakes of 1.5hrs as advertised think I would book 2hrs next time. Incredible experience and the pictures we got look unreal. Thank you”
Sunrise at Moraine Lake with warm drinks and scenic stops, plus an option to add Lake Louise for a flexible guided morning.
“What a wonderful day. Our guide Brooke was knowledgeable and friendly. We loved having all that time at each lake and the extra stop at the viewpoint was the cherry on top! Unforgettable.”
90-minute scenic raft floats on the Bow River from Canmore, guided by locals with big views, wildlife spotting, and real interpretive stories.
“Amazing. Our tour guide was exceptional - very knowledgeable and personable..I would definately recommend this tour. We had my 5 year old granddaughter with us and the tour was just the right length( kept her interested the entire time)”
Small-group shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with smart timing options, wildlife spotting, and time to hike or paddle your way.
“We had an amazing experience yesterday. I don’t remember our guides name, but he was awesome. He was very polite, knowledgeable, and kept to the schedule. I would definitely recommend this tour. We were at Moraine Lake for 1.5 hours and it was plenty of time to take photos on the rock pile and hike by the lake. Our time in Lake Louise was actually too much time. We managed to rent a canoe and have hot cocoa and a muffin at the little coffee shop. We didn’t hike only because my knees were already hurting. Weather was great. We saw an elk on our drive back.”
Sunset at Moraine Lake and stargazing with telescopes, small-group guides, and cold-weather gear from Canmore or Banff.
“Loved the Sunset/Stargazing experience with our tour guide, Laura! It was amazing to be up there all by ourselves (11 other tour participants) as Moraine Lake can be incredibly crowded during the day. Unfortunately, the weather/clouds did not cooperate and it never cleared up. However, Laura was wonderful and shared SO much information and tips with us for the duration of our visit and future hikes. She gave us information on visiting Kananakis which we did the next day and LOVED!! Visited a store she recommended and took some notes about places to visit and stay for our next trip. Our only regret is not booking the tour earlier in…”
