The 15 Best 2-Day Experiences in Canada

1.Louise & Moraine Lake or Johnston Canyon 1/2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 861 reviews · 5h 30m · from $43Our pick

Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake or Johnston Canyon from Banff for $43, with scenic rides, local tips, and no parking stress.

“The one day trip itself was very well organized and thoughtfully planned, covering famous and beautiful attractions like Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon. The pace was comfortable and not rushed at all, with enough time at each stop to truly enjoy the scenery and take in the views. Curtis was an excellent guide, thoughtful and knowledgeable, providing clear explanations about each attraction along the way. He also kindly helped us take photos, always finding great spots and angles. Overall, it was a relaxing, enjoyable, and memorable experience that I would highly recommend.”

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2.Toronto & Niagara Falls 2 Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 522 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $190

Review of Montreal’s two-day Toronto and Niagara Falls tour, with costs, itinerary, hotel, add-ons, timing, transport, and practical tips.

“It’s worth the experience! Be prepared to spend a few extra hundred for the excursions and food in CASH (not credit card). The $220 only covers the hotel and shuttle bus. I would suggest opting out of the buffet lunch plans and having lunch on your own. We tried Blackstone Steakhouse & Grill the first night and it is AMAZING! The food presentation and flavor was so high end. The food is in on the pricier side but, worth it. The Niagara experience can not be put into words. It is a must experience. Pack an umbrella or poncho for this trip. You may need it during the 1000 Island…”

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3.Calgary Stampede Two Day Thrill Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 1 to 4 days (approx.) · from $287

Review the Calgary Stampede Two Day Thrill Package, with rodeo seats, chuckwagon races, fireworks, music, rides, and practical booking tips.

“Amazing, and fabulous seats...thank you Viator for doing us proud again.”

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4.Banff National Park and Columbia Icefield 2 Day Tour from Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $434Top rated

Explore Banff, the Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Peyto Lake, and Bow Lake on a practical two-day tour from Calgary.

“It was a great experience in Jasper and the Icefield. Lots of beautiful views. Definitely something we will be talking for a while. Lisa and James, our tour guide and driver did an amazing job. Lisa was able to balance the tour in Chinese and EnRead more”

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5.Lake Louise & Moraine Lake 1/2 Day Tour Canoe/Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 5h 30m · from $57

Review of Banff’s 5.5-hour Lake Louise and Moraine Lake tour, with Castle Mountain, park fees, transport, guide, and practical value tips.

“Tour guide has been terrific during the excursion, he was very informative, patient, friendly, as easy going. Some tourist sites were inaccessible, however, the trip organisers have provided very good alternatives.”

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6.2-Day Banff National Park Highlights Summer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 2 days · from $275

Review of Calgary’s 2-day Banff tour, covering Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway, chairlift views, value, and practical tips.

“Amazing! There’s no possible way we could have done everything we wanted on our own, and it ended up being less expensive than having to rent a car, pay for parking, pay for chairlift rides, etc without the shortcuts and special treatments. We saw everything we wanted and more. Highly recommend!”

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7.2-Day Sundance Overnight Backcountry Lodge Trip by Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $998

Ride through Banff backcountry to Sundance Lodge, with trail meals, mountain views, a cozy overnight stay, and expert guides.

“The trail guides & support staff did a tremendous job throughout the entire trip. We were blessed to have great weather both days. The lodge was comfortable and the food on both the trail and at the lodge was very good.”

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8.Snow Tubing and Snowshoeing or 1/2 Day Tubing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 10 hours · from $146

Combine Ontario snow tubing and a guided snowshoe hike with round-trip Toronto transport, small groups, and striking winter views.

“Mike was a great tour guide and made us feel relaxed! He was very accommodating too, thank you Mike”

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9.Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 2 days · from $138

Review of a two-day Banff and Yoho tour with Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and the Banff Gondola.

“We didn’t want to drive and struggle with crazy parking in Banff, we decided to take this 2-day tour and very happy with it. It’s a good way to see everything in Banff if you stay in Calgary where everything is cheaper than the Banff area. It covers the most attractions although the time is a little tight. Jay and Andy our guides are very professional and passionate. We’ve taken many tours before and these tour guides are the best.”

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10.Welcome To Camping At Algonquin Park (2 Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $318

A practical review of Algonquin camping from Toronto, with hikes, canoeing, meals, gear, campfire fun, and honest value advice.

“We had an amazing experience! Damian did a perfect job in organizing the tour and took care of everything including food (which was very delicious), camping equipment, music etc. You don't have to worry about anything . Had a great experience in canoeing and the Booth’s Rock Trail had an incredible view. We would definitely plan more tours with Lake Fever Wilderness Co in the future. Highly recommended!”

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11.2 Day Guided Tour in Banff National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $289

Review of a 2-day Banff tour from Calgary, covering Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon, Peyto Lake, and Mount Norquay.

“Gordon and Rick took good care of us! Pick up information was given one day prior to the tour, everything is well organized, and we really enjoyed the 2 day experiences! Group size is small and we met nice people along the trip. We visited all the famous lakes and other beautiful scenery as well, plenty time was given during each stop so that we can enjoy, take picture and use washroom and buy souvenirs and coffee :) Definitely will recommend to others who wanna do multiple day trips but would like to stay in Calgary.”

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12.Jasper National Park 2-Day Tour: Maligne Lake & Columbia Icefield

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $514

Review of Calgary’s 2-day Jasper tour, with Maligne Lake, Columbia Icefield, hotel, breakfast, costs, optional add-ons, and practical tips.

“This was my first trip, and I was solo internationally at that. David Wei (tour guide) and Jones (driver) were both excellent guides. David kept everyone on time and provided great history and facts about all the tourist attractions we visited. There were zero logistical issues on their sides, the few issues we had were due to the attendees (left their bag somewhere, or got lost, stuff like that). The guides made the trip very memorable trip!”

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13.Vancouver Island, Butchart, Malahat 2-Day Tour in Chinese/English

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $358

Review of Vancouver Island’s 2-day tour to Butchart Gardens, Victoria, Malahat SkyWalk, Chemainus, and Hatley Castle.

“The motel we stopped in had a pool and gymn which would be good to know, and also only served wings not meals, with no obvious restaurants nearby, both would have been good to know”

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14.2 Day Banff Lake Louise Johnston Canyon Gondola Cave Basin tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $126

See Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Banff, Johnston Canyon, and more on a practical two-day Alberta sightseeing tour.

“Our guides Ben and Ivan are nice and helpful. We can see many attractions in two days. There is some overlap in the itineraries of the two days, but it's okay to visit Lake Louise twice.”

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15.Banff, Lake Louise & Yoho National Parks 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $556

Review of a 2-day Calgary tour through Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho, Johnston Canyon, Emerald Lake, and Moraine Lake.

“The 2 day tour was jam packed and did make for a long day. Beautiful sights, however the 2nd day was slightly different than what was on the itenary and we were placed on a different bus than what we had originally been on the first day. Regardless, both tour guides were good and knowledgeable of the areas we were touring.”

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