Meet Boo at the Grizzly Bear Refuge! Seeing a bear in the flesh is a thrilling moment that will stay with you long after you’ve left the mountains.
Meet Boo, a bear with paws the size of hubcaps, a mouth full of sharp teeth and enormous muscles moving beneath his shaggy fur. He saunters slowly through his 20-acre habitat in the Rocky Mountain bush, allowing you to watch him explore, hunt and forage just like his wild cousins.
You’ll also hear his personal story and learn about grizzly bear behaviour during your visit to the largest enclosed grizzly bear habitat in the world.
The tour includes stops at gorgeous Takakkaw Falls (the second highest waterfall in Canada!) and stunning Emerald Lake. We’ll also take a gondola ride up to the top of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, where you’ll enjoy lunch with a view at the highest restaurant in Canada.
This tour has a guaranteed grizzly bear sighting or your next tour is free*.

Hugh's Pick
"This is our only tour where we get to visit Yoho National Park. And seeing Boo the bear up close is something I'll never get tired of!" - Hugh , Senior Guide, Discover Banff Tours
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
Grizzly Bear Refuge Tour
Gondola Ride
Mountain Top Lunch at Eagle's Eye Restaurant
Emerald Lake
Takakkaw Falls

Hugh's Pick
"This is our only tour where we get to visit Yoho National Park. And seeing Boo the bear up close is something I'll never get tired of!" - Hugh , Senior Guide, Discover Banff Tours
Lunch at the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant includes your choice of the following*:
- Daily Soup: changes daily
- Caesar Salad: baby romaine, caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons, bacon, crispy capers
- Beer Battered Cod Fillet (with your choice of soup, fries or Caesar salad): two pieces of Cajun beer battered fresh cod, apple slaw and tartar sauce
- Alberta Beef Burger (with your choice of soup, fries or Caesar salad): 6oz beef chuck, patty, candied bacon, Swiss cheese, tomato salsa, organic greens and avocado aioli served on a brioche bun
- Vegetarian Burger (with your choice of soup, fries or Caesar salad): black bean patty, tomato salsa, hummus, organic greens, roasted beets, cucumber and tomato served on a brioche bun
All lunches include a non-alcoholic beverage (Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Sweetened Iced Tea, Coffee/Tea).
* Menu is subject to change.

Hugh's Pick
"This is our only tour where we get to visit Yoho National Park. And seeing Boo the bear up close is something I'll never get tired of!" - Hugh , Senior Guide, 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.

Hugh's Pick
"This is our only tour where we get to visit Yoho National Park. And seeing Boo the bear up close is something I'll never get tired of!" - Hugh , Senior Guide, Discover Banff Tours
- All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
- Early and late season bookings may be subject to itinerary changes. Takakkaw Falls Road opens late June and tours in early June will include stops at the Spiral Tunnels and the Natural Bridge instead. Please enquire at the time of booking.
- Infants (5 and under) are free of charge, but this does not include any food.
- Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 4 participants, please call the day prior to confirm the tour.

Hugh's Pick
"This is our only tour where we get to visit Yoho National Park. And seeing Boo the bear up close is something I'll never get tired of!" - Hugh , Senior Guide, Discover Banff Tours