Discover the history of Canada’s National Parks as you explore the Banff area and its highlights. Your tour continues through wildlife corridors on the Bow Valley Parkway then arriving at Lake Louise. You will have time to explore the shoreline, visit the Chateau, and learn why the water is so blue.

Stops include:

Bow Falls (5 min)
Introduction to the tour, the land, and the place

Banff Springs Hotel (5 min)
The railways contribution to the building of Canada.

Cave & Basin (30 min)
The birthplace of Canada's National Parks and a site of the most endangered animal in Banff National Park.

Surprise Corner (5 min)
An optional stop to view The Castle of The Rockies and Bow Falls from above.

Hoodoos Lookout (10 min)
What is a hoodoo? Where is the tunnel on tunnel mountain? You will find out here?

Bow Valley Parkway (5 min)
Wildlife watching and the role of fire in the park.

Castle Junction (10 min)
Great views of Castle mountain a landmark of the area.

Lake Louise (30 min)
Take a stroll on the shoreline and visit the famous Chateau on your own.