Where do you find the animals of Banff when the sun goes down? Your guide will know! So keep your eyes peeled for twilight wildlife encounters.

As the sun sets behind the craggy peaks, the wildlife of Banff National Park become more active in the cool hours before dark. We see wildlife on 95% of our tours, so this is your best chance to get up close with some of Banff’s wildest residents.
Your guide will lead a paved road bus tour to the hotspots where you are most likely to see Rocky Mountain creatures. You might spot an elk sauntering across a clearing, bighorn sheep grazing in an alpine meadow and sometimes even a grizzly bear snuffling through a berry bush. You’ll also learn about how the park protects these animals and their natural habitat from many threats to the ecosystem.
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Kelsea's Pick
"Guiding this tour during the elk rut in Fall- where else can you watch and listen to two huge bull elk bugling at each other?" - Kelsea , Tour Guide, Discover Banff Tours
Evening Wildlife Safari Reviews
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
Bus Tour
Wildlife Viewing
Interpretation and Education
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Kelsea's Pick
"Guiding this tour during the elk rut in Fall- where else can you watch and listen to two huge bull elk bugling at each other?" - Kelsea , Tour Guide, Discover Banff Tours
Evening Wildlife Safari Reviews
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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Kelsea's Pick
"Guiding this tour during the elk rut in Fall- where else can you watch and listen to two huge bull elk bugling at each other?" - Kelsea , Tour Guide, Discover Banff Tours
Evening Wildlife Safari Reviews
- Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
- 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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Kelsea's Pick
"Guiding this tour during the elk rut in Fall- where else can you watch and listen to two huge bull elk bugling at each other?" - Kelsea , Tour Guide, Discover Banff Tours
Evening Wildlife Safari Reviews