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SUMMER SIGHTSEEING - GUIDED TOURS

The summer months in Banff are made for exploration and outdoor adventure and it’s the best time to see the iconic turquoise glacier lakes that Banff National Park is known for including Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

As temperatures climb and the snow melts, Banff’s remote regions offer the chance to spend blue-sky days hiking, wildlife watching, whitewater rafting, and tucking into alpine picnics. But to truly appreciate Banff in summer, we recommend exploring with a local guide. Not only will you learn more about the region you’re visiting, but you’ll get the chance to enjoy a few extra-special experiences – from trekking to a remote teahouse in the mountains, to visiting an abandoned mining town, to riding across the Athabasca Glacier onboard a massive Ice Explorer vehicle.

Highlights

Journey to Banff’s natural wonders including Bow Falls, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Athabasca Glacier
Learn about local wildlife, geology and the history of past explorers
Tours range in duration from a short three-hour trip of Banff’s highlights to a full-day Icefields Parkway adventure
Smaller buses and regular stops mean everyone will have a chance to ask the guide questions while capturing gorgeous photos of the Rockies
We spot wildlife on many of our tours and our large viewing windows help make sure you get a closer look
Children aged 5 and under are free on most of our tours

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See Elk on the Discover Banff and Its Wildlife Winter Tour

Family Fun

Discover Banff & Its Wildlife

Uncover the secrets of a historic mountain haven with a local guide leading the ...

per person

8:30am

3 Hours

All Ages

See the Athabasca Glacier on the Icefields Parkway Tour

Columbia Icefields Parkway Tour

Travel along the world famous Icefields Parkway Highway and see, touch and even ...

per person

8:00am

11 Hours

All Ages

See turquoise Moraine Lake and the Valley of Ten Peaks on the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tour with Discover Banff Tours

Most Popular

Lake Louise & Moraine Lake

See two of the world's most beautiful lakes including iconic Lake Louise - famou...

per person

8:00am, 1:00pm

4.25 Hours

All Ages

See Lake Louise in Fall with Discover Banff Tours

Lake Louise Spring & Fall Tour

See iconic Lake Louise, famous for its jewel-like water nestled between rugged p...

per person

1:00pm

4.25 Hours

All Ages

Take in the evening beauty of Lake Louise on the Deluxe Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tour

Limited Space

Deluxe Lake Louise & Moraine Lake

This evening tour gives you more time to wander and soak up the beauty of Lake L...

per person

3:30pm

6 Hours

All Ages

Canmore Caving

Canmore Caves Adventure Tour

Spend four hours underground as you climb, crawl, wiggle and slide through the w...

per person

8:45am, 10:15am, 11:45am

6 Hours

12+

Banff ghost walks with an interpretive guide

$35–$39 / person

Canmore Ghost Walk

Spend a spooktacular evening unearthing ghastly ghosts, ghouls and mysterious ev...

per person

7:00pm

1 Hour 40 minutes

8+

Take a Banff ghost tour led by an interpretive guide

$35–$39 / person

Banff Ghost Walk

Spend a spook-tacular evening unearthing the ghastly ghosts, ghouls and mysterio...

per person

7:00pm

1 Hour 40 minutes

8+

Maligne Lake Boat Cruise to Spirit Island

$73–$143 / person

Maligne Valley Sightseeing Tour

Take an amazing guided interpretive drive up the Maligne Valley followed by a Ma...

per person

8:30am

5.5 Hours

All Ages