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Banff Gondola: Entry Ticket

Banff: Mount Norquay Sightseeing Chairlift

Bow River Horseback Ride from Banff

Banff Ghost Tour

Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise

Johnston Canyon Icewalk from Banff

Lake Louise & Moraine Lake: Guided Tour

Cowboy Cookout: Wagon Ride from Banff

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort: Powder Express Shuttle from Banff + Ski Lift Pass

Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk

Banff National Park: Johnston Canyon Upper Falls + Banff Gondola Entry

Banff National Park: Small Group Guided Tour + Gondola Entry

Lake Louise & Yoho National Park: Winter Tour from Banff

Sundance Loop Trail Ride from Banff

Columbia Icefield: Guided Day Tour from Banff + Skywalk Entry + Lunch

Banff

Banff Gondola is so much more than just a breezy ride and a pretty view. You'll elevate almost 700 metres as you glide over the forest canopy, admiring the rugged views of Canada's first national park.

Explore the glorious Sulphur Mountain surrounds at your leisure from the gondola summit. Here you'll find interactive and educational displays, a mind-blowing multi-sensory flight experience, and a range of food and drink options.

Welcome to the best seat in Banff National Park – and possibly the whole of Canada. More than just a chairlift ride, the famous North American Sightseeing Chairlift is your gateway to an unforgettable, open-air journey into the sky.

Discover legendary, panoramic views above the clouds, wilderness teaming with life and natural splendor, and endless, postcard-perfect scenery stretching across the horizon.

Soar to nearly 7,000 feet and access the historic Cliffhouse Bistro and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife. Norquay is often a spot where you may see black and grizzly bears during the summer months.

Witness some of Canada's most stunning scenery from the comfort of the saddle on this Bow River Horseback Ride from Banff. Look for wildlife as you ride along the tranquil Bow River and get amazing Rocky Mountain views from Banff National Park.

Take a walk on the other side and explore Banff’s hidden history on this nerve-jangling ghost tour. From haunted hotels to ghost towns, Banff is full of dark secrets and spectral mysteries!

Discover the ghostly past of Banff on an evening stroll through the paranormal, with stories of haunted landmarks, unsolved mysteries, and terrifying encounters at hotels. Hear some of the city's most hair-raising tales in your small group, as you stroll along the historic streets with a knowledgeable interpretive guide.

Join a 1-hour cruise on Lake Minnewanka, one of Banff’s most well-known locations. The area has over 10,000 years of human history, and boat tours have been operating here for more than a century.

Led by experienced captains, the cruise covers the lake’s history, geology, wildlife, and key local stories. Enjoy views from the water as you travel through Canada’s first national park.

Along the way, the crew shares information about the area’s past, including the story of Minnewanka Landing.

Feel the magic of a real life fairy-tale setting on this tour to one of Banff National Park's most enchanting natural treasures. The Johnston Canyon Icewalk sends you hiking, poles-and-all, into an icy world of waterfalls, frozen towers and one of the planet's most gorgeous gorges.

If Elsa from _Frozen_ were real, she'd most certainly sing _Let It Go_ in Johnston Canyon - probably from the top of the glittering tower of ice, where brave climbers scale columns that are quite literally frozen.

You'll be led in safety across the different levels, where sparkling crevices, rushing waterfalls and over a thousand years of geology in action have made a majestic cathedral of ice. 

Witness the frozen creek bed with its ancient pictographs - some of nature's finest artwork! 

You'll be snacking on maple cookies and sipping on hot chocolate too, perfect for warming you up and keeping you buzzing! ,

Forget buying a postcard, you're going straight into one. A trip to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake is the ideal time to bring a camera, or to simply forget about the world and bask in nature's glory. The sights you'll see were once on the Canadian $20 bill, but they’re priceless.

Your guide will give you a quick history lesson on the surrounding land, help you spot wildlife at Bow Valley Parkway, and take you up to the Fairmont Chateau at Lake Louise – think _The Shining_, but with less evil.

Before cars, Google Maps, and kitchen ovens, the cowboys of Banff took their wagons out and cooked up a feast in the great outdoors! Relax as you're transported along the Bow River on a wagon ride and BBQ cookout from Banff.

Discover Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, one of the most thrilling ski resorts in Canada.

You’ll arrive right after the gondola opens, so you can squeeze in as many runs as you like, with around six hours of time on the hill. With plenty of steep and deep powder, Kicking Horse offers heart-pumping vertical runs, steep chutes and wide-open bowls.

Featuring abundant soft snow and high alpine terrain, Kicking Horse has something for everyone. Wide open bowls and long, long groomed runs for cruising, steep chutes and tree runs for the more adventurous. 

There is almost always fresh powder to be found. Enjoy a spectacular lunch at the Eagle’s Eye – Canada’s highest restaurant. Enjoy this quintessential mountaintop dining experience, at 7,700 feet and enjoy the breathtaking views of the six surrounding National Parks.

Imagine your headlamp shining against the frozen waterfalls and limestone walls of Johnston Canyon, as you hike along suspended catwalks in the quiet darkness. 

This journey through a water-formed canyon puts you out in nature and under the stars. Smell the pine-scented forest, feel immersed in the peaceful stillness, and let the moon guide the way when you turn your lights off.

There will be hot chocolate and maple cookies waiting at the final viewing point of Lower Falls – unforgettable!

Begin in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff with a drive to Johnston Canyon. Spend time at the Upper Falls, where water cascades down. 

Next, optionally take the Banff Gondola for a view of the surrounding peaks. End your trip with a drop-off in Banff or Canmore.

Join a small-group tour in Banff and see key sights like the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner Lookout, and Lake Minnewanka, the area's largest lake.

Arrive at the base of the Banff Gondola. Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain, reaching 700 meters (7,486 feet). Each gondola cabin holds up to 4 passengers. Get views of Banff, the Bow Valley, and six mountain ranges. 

Spend free time at the summit restaurants and open spaces. Capture moments with your camera. Your guide will share insights and answer questions. 

After descending from the Banff Gondola, return to your hotel in Banff.

Travel from Banff to explore Lake Louise and Yoho National Park. In a small group, you'll visit famous spots and discover lesser-known areas, with expert guides sharing stories along the way.

Start with a scenic drive, with stops for lots of photos and brief walks. Learn about the Rockies' history, wildlife, and geology. At Lake Louise, see the Victoria Glacier and the impressive Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Continue to Yoho National Park and visit the famous Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge, and finish with dessert at an outdoor campfire with a s’mores kit. This tour combines exploration, storytelling, and free time to enjoy the winter scenery of the Rockies'.

If you dream of a simpler life whistling cowboy songs while riding horses through dusty canyon trails, pony up and lasso yourself a ticket for this trek around the Sundance Loop in Banff National Park. 

Local guides will lead your company of riders along the hot springs and leafy banks of the Bow River. Gaze at Bow Valley's sweeping vistas and keep an eye out for wild animals. These parts are home to cougars, moose, wolverines, golden eagles - and a rattled-looking chipmunk or two!

Join the Columbia Icefield tour for a memorable day. 

Ride in specially designed Ice Explorers onto the Athabasca Glacier. Step onto the Glacier Skywalk, a glass platform 280 m (900+ ft) above Sunwapta Valley. 

Participate in the guided tour to learn about the area's natural history. Enjoy the views and have a snack along the way.

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