Evening Icewalk & Campfire

Join a nighttime guided walk and campfire tour at Lake Minnewanka, on the outskirts of Banff.  Walk the shoreline with icecleats and headlamps.  Listen to the crackling of the frozen lake, and stargaze as we make our way to the campfire site.  Warm up with hot chocolate and roast mashmallows around the fire, as your guide entertains everyone with stories of the wild.

Return Distance: 2.0 km
Elevation Gain: Minimal

Price

• Adult; 13 years +: $52.00
• Child; 8 - 12 years: $30.00

Departs

• 6:30pm (Tuesday and Friday, Saturday and Sunday) until March 10th 2012
• 7:30pm (Tuesday and Friday, Saturday and Sunday) March 11th until April 8th 2012

Duration

• 2.5 hours

Where to Meet

• Hotel pick up and drop off is provided from Banff

Itinerary and Highlights:

• Lake Minnewanka:  Banff's largest lake, "Lake of the Spirits" according to Natives, is sure to be interesting in the dark of night.
• Uninterrupted starlight and silence:  Away from the town lights, the sound of silence is deafening, and on clear nights the stars breathtaking. If you are fortunate enough, you may even witness the Northern Lights.
• Campfire and marshmallows:  Enjoy a warm break and toast marshmallows around the camp stove before returning to Banff.

Your tour includes:

• Headlamp
• Ice cleats & hiking poles
• Hot chocolate & marshmallows to roast
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Friendly, certified guide

Remember to bring:

• Warm clothing, including hats, gloves and warm boots. Ski wear is strongly recommended.
• Don't forget your camera!

Restrictions:

• Minimum age for this tour is 8 years.