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Improvement District No. 9, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Banff

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Overview

⭐ Excellence badge Experience Award Winner ‍‍‍ Family-Owned & Operated ️ Satisfaction Guaranteed There's a difference between visiting the Rockies and experiencing them. As a family operated company born and raised in the Canadian Rockies, we don't just show you where to go, we share the stories, history, wildlife, and local knowledge that bring these mountains to life. Offering year-round tours and finding the best viewpoints and hidden gems, we take care of the logistics so you can focus on enjoying the experience. Highlights include: Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake (Seasonal), Bow Falls and free time in Banff Town. When Moraine Lake is closed for the winter season we will visit Surprise Corner & Castle Mountain. • Family-owned & operated by certified local guides • We handle the planning, driving & logistics • Wildlife sightings, local stories & photo opportunities • Convenient departures from Calgary, Canmore & Banff

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Your guide and driver will be outside of the Hotel Canoe & Suites between 9:15 AM - 9:30 am. Look for a white Mini-bus with the Rocky Mountain Trips Logo. Please be ready with your ticket for confirmation.

Pickup Information

**MEETING TIMES** Calgary meeting time: 7:30-7:40 AM Canmore meeting time: 8:50-9:00 AM Banff meeting times: 9:15-9:30 AM **You will receive a WELCOME EMAIL directly from ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRIPS with all the details**

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Johnston Canyon

Johnston Canyon was our guests’ most requested stop, and it’s now part of our tour year-round. We give you time to explore the canyon’s catwalks, enjoy the waterfalls, and stop for photos along the way. In winter, frozen waterfalls and snow-covered canyon walls offer a different perspective. Your guide will explain the route and current trail conditions so you can make the most of your visit. Summer visit: 90 minutes. If Johnston Canyon is closed for safety or maintenance, we’ll visit Marble Canyon instead.

Duration: 60 mins

2. Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake is a place we love sharing with our guests. Join your guide for a short hike up the Rockpile to enjoy views across the lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. If you prefer a gentler pace, explore the lakeshore or settle into a quiet spot to take it all in. We’ll explain your options and help you make the most of your visit, with access and direct transportation taken care of. Seasonal stop: Opens June 1, with Parks Canada’s scheduled road closure on October 13. When Moraine Lake is closed, we visit Surprise Corner and Castle Mountain Viewpoint instead.

Duration: 60 mins

3. Lake Louise

your guide will help you make the most of your visit, with suggestions to suit your interests, the season, and how active you’d like to be. Take a short hike, explore the lakeshore, or grab a coffee and settle in with the view. We’ll show you where to go and what’s possible during your stop, so you can enjoy Lake Louise your way. There’s something to enjoy here in every season, and we’ll help you find it.

Duration: 60 mins

4. Banff Avenue

Starting with a quick drive-through tour to help you get your bearings. Your guide will share favourite spots to eat, shop, and explore before you head out at your own pace. Sit down for a well-deserved meal, find a souvenir along Banff Avenue, or grab a coffee and wander beneath the mountain views—it’s a relaxed way to round out your day in the Rockies. Summer visit: 1 hour 30 minutes. Winter visit: 2 hours.

Duration: 120 mins

5. Bow Falls

At Bow Falls, we’ll stop for a closer look at the Bow River as it tumbles over a wide stretch of rock beneath the surrounding mountains. Take a short walk along the riverside, capture a few photos, or simply enjoy the sound of the water. From rushing summer waters to snow and ice along the river in winter, it’s a stop we enjoy sharing year-round.

Duration: 15 mins

6. Castle Junction

Castle Mountain is one of Banff’s most recognizable peaks, with towering rock walls that resemble a fortress above the valley. This viewpoint is a favourite of ours—a place to pause, take a few photos, and simply enjoy the quiet and the scale of the mountains around you. Your guide will share a little of Castle Mountain’s story before giving you time to take it all in. We visit Castle Mountain Viewpoint when Moraine Lake is closed for the season.

Duration: 15 mins

7. Surprise Corner

Surprise Corner offers one of Banff’s most iconic views of the Fairmont Banff Springs—the “Castle in the Mountains.” From across the Bow River, you’ll see the historic hotel framed by forest and mountain peaks. Your guide will share stories behind this Banff landmark, with time to enjoy the view and capture a memorable photograph. We visit Surprise Corner when Moraine Lake is closed for the season.

Duration: 15 mins

8. Canmore

While we won’t be touring the town itself, it serves as a convenient and picturesque meeting point— (MEETING POINT)

Inclusion

Bottled water

Round Trip Travel

Crampons

Moraine Lake Access Pass (Seasonal)

Certified Tour Guide

Tax Included

Parks admissions

Exclusion

Meals and Drinks

Gratuity Not Included

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tour details & reminders are emailed 24 hours before trip date.

Please reach in advance for any luggage space requirements.

Please reach out in advance for a different drop off point - from our selected options.

FOR PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS - PLEASE CONTACT ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRIPS DIRECTLY

Minimum age requirement: 5 years old

Tickets are sold per seat

Remaining tour duration is allotted for travel time and rest stops.

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