Overview
Small Group (Max. 24) available
****No Hidden Fee****
From the quaint mountainside town of Banff, to the snow-dusted peaks, misty falls, and dramatic canyons around Banff as you explore this rugged slice of Alberta with an experienced guide.
Starting your day with rolling by the steep slopes of Sulphur Mountain for the chance to take a gondola ride to the summit's sweeping viewpoints. (Banff Sulphur Gondola is optional)
Enjoy some leisure time in downtown Banff and Snap photos of Johnston Canyon's limestone-carving creek.
Fill your camera with misty shots of the tumbling rapids at Bow Falls, capture panoramic images of downtown Banff framed against a backdrop of craggy peaks from the Surprise Corner lookout, and keep your eyes peeled for the monolithic silhouette of glacier-carved Hoodoos.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
In-vehicle air conditioning
Free Crampon for Winter itinerary (Nov to mid-Apr)
Gratuities
National Park Fee
Lunch
Personal expense, insurance, and additional excursions
Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting Time 07:50AM. Departure Time 08:00AM. Please wait at the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please contact us by sending email to tour@calgarytours.ca if you would like to be picked up at Banff but dropped off at Calgary, or picked up at Calgary but dropped off at Banff.
Please note that due to travel length and tour arrangement, we do not offer specific hotel pick up. We meet all travelers at 2 meeting locations
1. Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1
2. Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada (Subject to change to other hotels in Banff Town. Guests will be notified one day prior to departure if any changes)
What to expect
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Banff
1 hour 30 min
Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff / Pick Up Guests at Banff
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Sulphur Mountain
1 hour 30 min
Take the Sulphur Gondola (Optional) to the top viewing point of Mt Sulphur to enjoy a 360º view of Banff.
**With the high demand, we strongly recommend to book the option provided with admission
**Tour will not visit Banff Gondola during Nov 6-Nov 17 due to Annual Maintenance. Will replace by other sightseeing place. -
Banff Avenue
1 hour 30 min
Enjoy some leisure time in downtown Banff, consider grabbing lunch or looking for a new piece of gear in a shop catering to outdoor adventurers.
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Johnston Canyon
1 hour
Known for its walking trail throughout the year. The trail to the waterfalls of Johnston Canyon has to be the busiest in the Canadian Rockies. Nearly every day throughout the summer, hundreds of hikers follow its canyon-clinging catwalks and cliff-mounting staircases to the gorge’s Lower and Upper Falls. Throughout the journey, scan the creek and its banks for dippers. Also known as water ouzels, these solitary, slate-grey birds are often seen bouncing up and down on streamside rocks.
*Free Crampon are provided for Winter itinerary (Nov to mid-Apr) -
Surprise Corner
15 min
Capture panoramic images of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and downtown Banff framed against a backdrop of craggy peaks from the Surprise Corner lookout where most of the famous pictures have been taken
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Hoodoos Trail
15 min
Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, or tower like natural obstacles are left.
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Bow Falls
15 min
Location of the film "The River of no return" in 1960's. Fill your camera with misty shots of the tumbling rapids at Bow Falls.
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Calgary
1 hour 30 min
Bus Ride from Banff to Calgary
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Edmonton).
Additional Information
- Optionl for English Only Small Group (Max. 20) available
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Banff Area & Johnston Canyon 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff
Can I cancel Banff Area & Johnston Canyon 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9–11 hours.
Where does it start?
Meeting Time 07:50AM. Departure Time 08:00AM. Please wait at the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you.
What's included?
- Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Free Crampon for Winter itinerary (Nov to mid-Apr)
- Gratuities
- National Park Fee
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Personal expense, insurance, and additional excursions
- Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Banff, Sulphur Mountain, Banff Avenue, Johnston Canyon, Surprise Corner, Hoodoos Trail, Bow Falls.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Chinese, Cantonese, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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