Uncover the secrets of a historic mountain haven with a local guide leading the way as you gaze at stunning views and visit Banff’s key landmarks.

Build a connection to our World Heritage Site as you visit Banff’s landmarks, learn its history and view wildlife in their natural winter habitat.
The tour will include some of the most scenic and historically significant highlights of Banff such as the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner Lookout, Hoodoos Viewpoint and Lake Minnewanka. Plus, enjoy hot chocolate or fresh water (depending on the time of year) and maple cookies at one of the scenic stops. It’s a complete orientation to Banff and a great tour for seeing wildlife in the morning!
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Harvey's Pick
"You’ll connect with the park’s winter beauty." - Harvey , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
Bow Falls
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Surprise Corner Lookout
Hoodoos Viewpoint
Lake Minnewanka
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Harvey's Pick
"You’ll connect with the park’s winter beauty." - Harvey , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
Most guests choose to self-drive into Banff, although please note that you will need to find parking in Banff that exceeds the duration of the tour. Please refer to the Town of Banff website for general parking information, or the banffparking.ca website for live parking availability. For guests staying in Canmore, you can also use the Roam bus service and disembark at the Banff High School. The closest pick up point to the Banff High School is across the road at the Elk and Avenue Hotel.
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Harvey's Pick
"You’ll connect with the park’s winter beauty." - Harvey , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
- All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
- Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
- By participating in a tour with Discover Banff Tours, guests are acknowledging that they understand that we may take video and photographs of them during their tour. These videos and photographs may be used in promotional materials including, but not limited to, social media.
- Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 4 participants, please call the day prior to confirm the tour.
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Harvey's Pick
"You’ll connect with the park’s winter beauty." - Harvey , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours