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Outdoor Activities in Banff
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Eco Tours
3 hours
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C$117
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Day Trips
10–11 hours
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C$137
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Day Trips
8–10 hours
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C$99
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2 hours
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C$93
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Historical Tours
4 hours
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C$107
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Horseback Riding
1 hour
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C$105
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Horseback Riding
2 hours
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C$204
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Dining Experiences
3 hours
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C$147
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Private and Luxury
4–5 hours
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C$151
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Day Trips
8–11 hours
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C$105
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Day Trips
6+ hours
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C$356
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Hiking Tours
6+ hours
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C$195
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C$70
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Eco Tours
2–3 hours
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Day Trips
10–11 hours
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C$174
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Wildlife Watching
1–2 hours
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C$86
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Bike Tours
4 hours
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C$198
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks
45–120 minutes
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C$39
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Horseback Riding
1 hour
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C$112
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4 hours
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Car Tours
3 hours
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C$12
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Climbing
2–3 hours
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C$199
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Day Trips
9–11 hours
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C$149
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Day Trips
6–8 hours
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C$139
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Day Trips
4–5 hours
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C$139
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Winter Sports
6+ hours
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C$226
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Winter Sports
4–5 hours
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C$201
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C$87
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What travellers are saying
- Traveler8216537 contributionsAmazing views! Buying the tickets on tripadvisor was worth it! There was no wait time. The only thing is the nightrise experience was missed. However the hike and food was perfect!Written March 15, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ankit12 contributionsIncredible, once in a lifetime experience. My wife and I did this experience together and it was the best part of our trip to Banff. Highly recommend!Written November 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tony ChaoSingapore, Singapore1 contributionAmazing tour, Kevin & his crew are professional, engaging and super friendly. This whole experience was a blast and we enjoyed every second of it!Written March 23, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JerompaPerth, Australia1 contributionOur group had such a fantastic experience on this tour. Roger was our guide and he was so friendly, accomodating and knowledgable. We couldn’t recommend this tour more, and we met some great people in it as well! If you’re looking for a fun light-hearted tour with your friends or as a couple I’d recommend this one.Written March 21, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brent P1 contributionJacob was a great host and very knowledgeable of the area and history of Banff and surrounding areas! We had a great time and highly recommend this trip!Written February 8, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Morningbell5Stafford, UK43 contributionsAbsolutely amazing!!
Really good walk, and a Jeff, the guide was spot on. Nice to have the the knowledge and good photo spots. Definitely recommend itWritten March 20, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SophiaSaint Paul, MN21 contributions4 stars only for our female Tour guide this morning! She had long brown hair with a braid with a septum nose piercing. I didn’t catch her name. She was the ONLY friendly person that we came upon. She did a great job of explaining things as we went along the trail and pointed out certain fun facts along the way. She made many of us feel at ease and did well at her job as a tour guide because she was THE ONLY ONE THAT MADE EYE CONTACT AND SMILED AND SAID “HI”!. ( Hello owners- that gesture goes a long way and perhaps you can train your cow girls and cowboy to do that more often)
However aside from her - BEWARE!- the feeling is that the young bucks who work here are annoyed with their jobs. The young girls who does the explanation in the coral at the beginning are very unfriendly. I was skeptical after reading the bad reviews but they are actually accurate- and many of them point out the same girl who has mid length blonde hair. She had a light green cactus shirt on this morning for our session. She made some of our group members feel stupid, and was very unfriendly. I get that you repeat your same speech daily but get over your “young experienced horse rider self”. Your job might be better suited as the Bona fide “horse apple” cadet - away from the visitors. Learn to be nice- it goes a long way!Written August 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KF K24 contributionsThe welfare of the horses is clearly very high on the company and staff’s agenda. A sensible (if still a little high!) weight limit reduces unbalanced riders causing issues for the horse. All the horse’s are a great weight (maybe a bit round!) and feet clearly well looked after.
It was wonderful slowly wandering around the park just outside Banff and seeing some beautiful scenery. Perfect for my very out of practice husband to get back on a horse.
My only reservation was around the group size. Realistically only the first three riders could hear the front rider properly and similar for the back. This means that for a “guided tour” I think a maximum of 6 guests - perhaps up to 8 is sensible. There’s no way 2 guides can communicate properly with 12+ guests. Whether this is issues communicating around how to ride the horses or talking about the environment we were in. A large amount of the 2h was spent waiting for the riders in front and behind to pull their horses up from snatching food - slightly frustrating! Neither myself nor my husband had any communication with either of the guides other than checking girths before the steep section.
I appreciate that a huge number of tourists/guests come through Banff and larger groups are a cost effective way of managing the numbers required. But a slightly reduced group size would improve visitor experience I think.
The horse I had “Brewster” was sound, beautifully behaved, respected when I said no to snacks and seemed to genuinely enjoy the job he was doing. Sure footed on the hills and rocky terrain.
Lovely way to end our honeymoon 🥰Written June 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LYNN DAuckland, New Zealand21 contributionsFantastic evening riding on a wagon through the forest to a BBQ. The food was amazing and the staff were lovely.
It was cold but then it was October. Blankets provided to help but wrap up warm.
We had a great evening. Thank you.
Wayne and Luke the horses were beautiful and our cowboys were lovely.Written October 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MontrealManMontreal, Canada363 contributionsAmong Canada’s most beautiful national parks, Banff National Park is incredible to visit at any time. The village of Banff, Banff Sunshine and Lake Louise ski resorts, Lake Moraine, as well as the numerous walks and hikes and glacial lakes can occupy a visitor for weeks. Allow at least four days to discover the Banff and Lake Louise area. Easy-to-modest hiking in Johnston Canyon and Marble Canyon, visiting Banff, skiing (Norquay, Sunshine, Lake Louise) and walking or skating or kayaking on Lake Louise are popular activities. TIP: these areas get very crowded, so to miss the crowds start as early as possible… For foreigners visiting Canada for the first time, I’d propose a 3-4-week itinerary with stops in Montreal/Quebec City/Charlevoix (1 week); Banff National Park (4 days); Toronto/Niagara Falls (3 days); Vancouver/Vancouver island (1 week), Halifax/Cabot Trail (4 days).Written February 1, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sophie m48 contributionsReally liked the gondola ride didn’t think it would be that high up but thankfully I had good weather so I could see the town at the top is restaurants and gift shop there is also a mirrored bear and snow ducksWritten March 12, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- V D1 contributionOur tour guide TIM! tim was amazing. He was so informative about everything - he made sure we all had our washroom stops and lunch breaks & showed us so many beautiful stops along the way. Hopefully when you book you get lucky enough to have Tim as your tour guide!Written October 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sarah M1 contributionI booked a private guided tour with Discover as I was travelling solo and my first time in Banff.
All I had to do was list off my top places of interest and Discover planned the rest!
Jake was my tour guide, picked me up promptly at the expected time. He was extremely friendly and outgoing, I was a little distracted by his luscious long locks, but his knowledge of the area was amazing (except about some of the birds)
We didn't have the greatest weather so some of the planned stops were not accessible however Jake was quick to make great suggestions and we made the most of my tours allotted time.
I will be back to Banff and I will definitely book with Discover again, the coordinators and Jake were amazing and awesome to deal with!
I truly had a magical time!Written October 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dhawal S1 contributionWe’ve been on various guided tours across Canada and this was by far the best. The views were beautiful, the boat was comfortable and not crowded. However what made this tour perfect was Gina and Kirstie. Gina and Kirstie’s knowledge of the area, local legends and how they went above and beyond to interact with the passengers was really fantastic. We also want to note that this was an extremely family friendly activity with both Gina and Kirstie demonstrating kindness and attention to our 3 year old daughter and the other children on board. Would 100% do this tour again and recommend it to everyone.Written October 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nicole N5 contributionsThis was a super unique experience, and getting to see the canyon at night was very cool. We were the only ones there, which is pretty rare for such a popular area. We saw some wildlife (fox) and the stars were incredible. Chloe was an awesome guide who shared many interesting facts about the canyon and Banff's history. She made sure everyone navigated the ice/snow safely and the tour pace was just right. Would recommend to anyone seeking to explore the canyon during the winter months!Written February 25, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
