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Brewster Sightseeing
Brewster Sightseeing
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Discover the best spots and scenery of the Canadian Rockies with Brewster Sightseeing tours. Relax in a luxury motor coach and revel in the majestic winter views without worrying about the drive. Our skilled and knowledgeable drivers offer fascinating insight of the spectacular Canadian Rockies.
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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2022
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Michael D
Springfield, Massachusetts13 contributions
May 2022
Banff Evening Wildlife Safari - We had a wonderful tour seeing Mountain Goats, Mule Deer, White Tail Deer as well as lots of nice scenery. Our guide was well versed in the wildlife (obviously what you see varies by day). I recommend this tour.
Written January 18, 2023
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Lewis Blenkin
1 contribution
Aug. 2022
Such a great experience on this trip, staff were very knowledgeable and you got to see so much. Highly recommend.
Written January 18, 2023
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Alex Longbottom
1 contribution
Sep. 2022 • Friends
I took the tour back in September and my tour guide Caitlin was absolutely lovely! And not to bad on the eyes either, if you know what I mean ;)
She is kind, intelligent, and very personable with all the guests on the tour. 10/10 would recommend!
She is kind, intelligent, and very personable with all the guests on the tour. 10/10 would recommend!
Written December 31, 2022
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Uwem
Hamilton, Canada9 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Family
We had a great time visiting most of the local attractions and viewpoints in Banff. The tour hosts - Carson & Mike were very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour as well. Thanks for the wonderful memories!
Written December 31, 2022
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Dear uwemudosen,
Thanks for joining us at Brewster Sightseeing. Your feedback is very important to us. I appreciate the time you took to provide a guest review. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Carson & Mike. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with them. I hope you choose to visit us again soon!
Sincerely,
Dannah B
Guest Experience Supervisor Brewster Sightseeing
Written January 7, 2023
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johnnnita
Napa, CA2,401 contributions
Oct. 2022
We decided to include this option as part of our Maligne Lake experience thru Brewster Sightseeing. First, we checked in at the boat landing and waited for a short time to board our cruise boat. While waiting, we walked along the boat landing area and took in the views of the surrounding area, including the iconic "boat house".
It was a perfectly beautiful day which made our cruise that much more enjoyable. After leaving the dock on the motorized boat, we were able to take in the great views of the surrounding mountains and clear blue water. You can sit inside the boat and still enjoy the views. You can also walk outside to the front or rear and take photos.
Our boat tour guide was excellent and made the trip interesting, pointing out a number of views and stories.
It was a perfectly beautiful day which made our cruise that much more enjoyable. After leaving the dock on the motorized boat, we were able to take in the great views of the surrounding mountains and clear blue water. You can sit inside the boat and still enjoy the views. You can also walk outside to the front or rear and take photos.
Our boat tour guide was excellent and made the trip interesting, pointing out a number of views and stories.
Written December 18, 2022
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Karen B
Box Elder5 contributions
First, the coach is very beautiful and so comfortable!
We were so happy that we had Tony as our driver/narrator 2 days in a row. He is very knowledgeable and very patient answering any and all questions.
All that said, my husband, Ben, has mobility challenges. Andy was right there to help with any of our needs. The second day, Andy was driving and Dyuti was narrating. She also is very knowledgeable! Little Dyuti actually pushed Ben in the wheelchair all the way to the walk-out overlook!
But the best were their personal stories! God certainly blessed us with Tony and Dyuti!!
We were so happy that we had Tony as our driver/narrator 2 days in a row. He is very knowledgeable and very patient answering any and all questions.
All that said, my husband, Ben, has mobility challenges. Andy was right there to help with any of our needs. The second day, Andy was driving and Dyuti was narrating. She also is very knowledgeable! Little Dyuti actually pushed Ben in the wheelchair all the way to the walk-out overlook!
But the best were their personal stories! God certainly blessed us with Tony and Dyuti!!
Written December 16, 2022
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Dear R3735NAkarenb,
Thanks for joining us at Brewster Sightseeing. Your feedback is very important to us. I appreciate the time you took to provide a guest review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with Andy & Dyuti. We will be sure to pass along your kind words. I hope you choose to visit us again soon!
Sincerely,
Dannah B
Guest Experience Supervisor
Brewster Sightseeing
Written January 7, 2023
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Chris Bancroft
4 contributions
Aug. 2022
If you need to get between Banff and Jasper, this is an excellent way to do it. You will see some amazing places en route.
Written December 4, 2022
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Dear ChrisBmycloud,
Thanks for joining us at Brewster Sightseeing. Your feedback is very important to us. I appreciate the time you took to provide a guest review. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to the team. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with them. I hope you choose to visit us again soon!
Sincerely,
Dannah B
Guest Experience Supervisor
Brewster Sightseeing
Written January 7, 2023
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Wander595711
1 contribution
Sep. 2022
We had a fabulous experience in early Sept. 2022 (maybe Sept. 7)! Kodie and Katie were exceptional!! Very knowledgeable, personable, professional and fun!!! I highly recommend them. Awesome!!!!
Written November 16, 2022
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Dear Wander595711,
Thanks for joining us at Brewster Sightseeing. Your feedback is very important to us. I appreciate the time you took to provide a guest review. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to the team. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with Kodie & Katie. I hope you choose to visit us again soon!
Sincerely,
Dannah B
Guest Experience Supervisor
Brewster Sightseeing
Written January 7, 2023
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LouF463
South Wales, UK85 contributions
Sep. 2022
We had fantastic experience with this tour. It started with a hotel pick up. We then get transferred to a bigger coach that sits 56 people. It was a wonderful experience seeing all the beautiful sceneries (lakes and falls )in the Canadian Rockies. Our driver/guide was very funny and very well experienced in his field. I can't remember the name of the driver, thumbs up to him. The Takakaw Falls road was very tricky. there was a sharp bend that he managed to reverse and turn the big bus. Well done for that clap clap. Over all a very good tour. The packed lunch was tasty too.
Written November 4, 2022
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Dear LouF463,
Thanks for joining us at Brewster Sightseeing. Your feedback is very important to us. I appreciate the time you took to provide a guest review. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to the team. We are so glad you enjoyed your time. I hope you choose to visit us again soon!
Sincerely,
Dannah B
Guest Experience Supervisor
Brewster Sightseeing
Written January 7, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Quickben42
Manchester, UK12 contributions
Sep. 2022
Our tour of the Columbia Icefield was our second time with Brewster Tours as they were delivering the full experience of the Rockies from Jasper to Banff to complete our Rocky Mountaineer circular tour. We were very impressed with the professionalism and warmth of our Brewster team and their depth of local knowledge. There were plenty of stops to look at wildlife which included a bear, elk and a moose over the course of the two days we were on the bus first for the Lake Maligne visit and then the transfer from Jasper to Lake Louise via the Columbia Icefield.
The scenery is awesome and it is almost impossible to get great pictures from a moving coach but when you stop it is always worthwhile. The icefield itself is truly spectacular and the visibly retreating glaciers a reminder of the serious of the climate emergency and that this attraction is certainly not going to be around for too long as the glaciers disappear altogether.
The experience of being on the ice is over fairly quickly and you need to take a moment to stop and drink in the haunting beauty of the icefield. It is strange to then go back to the skywalk and marvel at how the ice has previously carved out the steep valley that you are looking vertically downwards at through the multi-layered glass floor.
The onward journey by bus re-passes the icefield and the view has changed yet again as the afternoon sun make the ice sparkle. The journey down to Lake Louise has many more peaks, waterfalls and river scenes to make this a memorable day.
However you travel into the Rockies you will get a great experience with Brewsters
The scenery is awesome and it is almost impossible to get great pictures from a moving coach but when you stop it is always worthwhile. The icefield itself is truly spectacular and the visibly retreating glaciers a reminder of the serious of the climate emergency and that this attraction is certainly not going to be around for too long as the glaciers disappear altogether.
The experience of being on the ice is over fairly quickly and you need to take a moment to stop and drink in the haunting beauty of the icefield. It is strange to then go back to the skywalk and marvel at how the ice has previously carved out the steep valley that you are looking vertically downwards at through the multi-layered glass floor.
The onward journey by bus re-passes the icefield and the view has changed yet again as the afternoon sun make the ice sparkle. The journey down to Lake Louise has many more peaks, waterfalls and river scenes to make this a memorable day.
However you travel into the Rockies you will get a great experience with Brewsters
Written October 17, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Dear Quickben42,
Thanks for joining us at Brewster Sightseeing. Your feedback is very important to us. I appreciate the time you took to provide a guest review. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to the team. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with them. I hope you choose to visit us again soon!
Sincerely,
Dannah B
Guest Experience Supervisor
Brewster Sightseeing
Written October 17, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Emerson K
Hong Kong, China2 contributions
Hi everyone, is there any recommendation for a bus tour from Vancouver to Banff? Any recommendation on company name will be greatly appreciated. Is the long haul bus tour a good idea if I want to see northern light with my family?
Lisa R
Mayfield, OH96 contributions
I know that there is a train ride between Banff and Vancouver, there are probably bus rides too - I am not sure. I am also not sure if you will be able to see northern lights.
Daniel P
1 contribution
Hi, are there any glacier tours for the month of November?
sassyscameron
Banff, Canada92 contributions
Unfortunately not. The Icefield Parkway can be a very sketchy road to drive on in the Winter months, and it is not safe for the Ice Explorer tour to operate either, from my understanding
Are park permits included?
T H Lim
11 contributions
No.... Can buy at the Tourist Information office near Bus Terminal
nataliamitchell
Brampton, Canada3 contributions
We are planning on being in Canmore for 2 nights in August and are interesting in seeing Moraine Lake, travel to Lake Louise and hike to Agnes Teahouse, and walk around Lake Louise. We also want to purchase the 3 pack Ultimate Explorer pack and do the Banff Gondola, Minnewanka Lake tour and the Colombia Icefields. Do you think we can do these things in 2 full days. Once we do the Icefields we will head towards Jasper. Thanks in advance.
Devon D
Banff, Canada
Hello Natalia,
That is a lot to pack into 2 days of touring in the Banff/Lake Louise areas. Here is what you could do:
Day 1 - Leave earlier from your hotel (06:00) and head straight to Moraine Lake. Give yourself and hour or so there to take photos of the Lake and to walk around the rock pile. After Moraine Lake head to Lake Louise where you can hike to Lake Agnes Tea House. After that head back to Canmore via the Highway 1A and enjoy the rest of the afternoon/evening at leisure in Canmore.
Day 2 - Have a slow morning then proceed to the Town of Banff to spend a day exploring the sights including Bow Falls, Suprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. On this day you could also enjoy both the Banff Gondola and Lake Minnewanka Cruise. Because of Banff's close proximity to Canmore you could accomplish all of this in one day but it will be a full day when you include meals.
Day 3 - Full Day tour to Jasper via the Columbia Icefields.
Hopefully that helps!
rja2005
Metro Manila, Philippines2 contributions
How big is the tour size for the Columbia Icefield Discovery Tour, and how much time are we allowed to spend on the Athabasca Glacier once we get off the Ice Explorer? Thanks!
Devon D
Banff, Canada
Hello rja2005,
Thank you for your question. The Brewster Sightseeing Columbia Icefields Discovery Tour from Banff includes a full day of sightseeing at various stops including Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefields. The tour has a capacity of 50 passengers which at times sells out or opens up to a second motor coach depending on demand. During the Ice Explorer ride at the Columbia Icefields the group has approximately 15-20 minutes on the Athabasca Glacier once the group has departed the Ice Explorer.
Hopefully that helps!
Fatalistx
London, UK43 contributions
When is the best time of year to visit? I’m from the UK
Devon D
Banff, Canada
Hey Fatalistx,
Thank you for asking the question! It really depends on what you are interested in. If you are looking to Ski or Snowboard then come between January and March.
If you are interested in seeing the amazing sights on a sightseeing tour May to October are when the sightseeing tours operate. August is the middle of summer and typically has fantastic weather!
Hopefully that helps.
Colin A
Oxford, UK11 contributions
I am looking at visiting Vancouver at the end of November to the 9th December.
What tours would you recommend?
Regards
Colin
Devon D
Banff, Canada
Hello Colin,
Thank you for the question. Are you planning on traveling to Alberta during your stay? Brewster Sightseeing operates in Alberta and the Bow Valley which is a long way from Vancouver. I would recommend reaching out to the team at FlyOver Canada which is based in Vancouver. They should be able to provide some great recommendations.
flyovercanada
Hello
While booking the jasper tour I saw only we could select pickup location.
What about drop off?
Do you drop everyone back to repective hotels?
Thnks.
Devon D
Banff, Canada
Hello Minyoung K,
Yes. If you are booking a Jasper tour that starts and ends in Jasper you will be dropped off back at your hotel. There are times when guests would like to be dropped off downtown for a chance to explore and they will walk back to their hotel. Most hotels in Jasper are in walking distance of downtown.
Thank you!
nemoCardiff
Cardiff, UK56 contributions
Hi,
My wife and I are taking the Jasper to Banff tour with Brewster in October. Apart from being suitably dressed, do you have any tips to make the very best of the trip please?
Tracey H
13 contributions
Hi, you will have a great time, just dress in whatever makes you comfortable, enjoy your trip have fun, you will meet a lot of people from everywhere, but with brewsters you will not be disappointed they will give you a running commentary along the route, there coaches are comfortable, you should not have any problems, hope you enjoy your time there, both jasper and banff are really great places to see.
John M
London, UK57 contributions
Is there any possibilities w can board family of 4 two children 17 15 from Baniff go along on tour but exit at lake Louise on the way back could we bring our bags with time short would like to combine the tour with getting further along we looking to book on 28th July 2018 if possible from a hotel in Banff
BTC-Transportation
Banff, Canada
Dear John M.,
Thanks for sending in this question.
You can definitely book a different start and end locations for any of our tours. We can pickup/drop off at most Banff locations, and most hotels in Lake Louise. The tours are also operated on a full sized motor coach, so there will be plenty of room for luggage.
I would highly recommend speaking with one of our Explore Rockies agents by emailing sightseeing@brewster. ca or calling our toll free line at 1-800-760-6934. That way they can make the reservation for you, and recommend/book other tours or activities your family could look into while in the area. If you prefer to book on your own, the agent can also guide you through the booking process so you select the correct product(s).
Happy planning!
Janja U.
Brewster Transportation