Canada · WALKING TOURS IN BANFF
Good walking tours in Banff fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Banff’s two-hour stargazing walk, with trail details, guide quality, weather tips, pricing, photography advice, and booking guidance.
“Fantastic experience, book it today ! Our guide Ewan was exceptional, very knowledgeable with a touch of humour.”
Ride 26 kilometers through Banff, then hike Johnston Canyon’s Lower Falls with a small group guide and return shuttle.
“This was one of our favorite activities in Banff. It is highly recommended. Michael was also a great host. He was informative and made sure we got great pictures at all the prime spots.”
Explore Banff after dark on a 105-minute ghost walk filled with haunted hotels, local history, spooky tales, and clever storytelling.
“Great tour. Mike was entertaining and informative. Would highly recommend to anyone into paranormal and history!”
Review the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Walk in Banff, with practical tips on timing, value, wolfdog encounters, views, and cancellation.
“My husband is passionate about wolves. He loved it. Lady giving demonstrations was very friendly and informative.”
Review of a private Canmore wildlife walk with local guides, mountain views, park fees, transport, bear safety, and family tips.
“Jacob was really friendly and took us on a more local tour so there weren’t any other tourists around. His knowledge was great including history nature and wildlife info. He gave us better recommendations for travel destinations too which we are definitely going to use. His jokes were definitely corny but he was such an entertaining guy all the way we can forgive him 😁 We only saw deer but lots of tracks and the weather was glorious. The mountains and river were stunningly beautiful. I’d recommend this tour.”
Walk Canmore’s trails with a local guide, uncover coal-mining and cowboy history, and enjoy mountain views on this 90-minute tour.
“The tour was great. Very informative, and not like reading a textbook; information you might not be told by someone who wasn't local, or personally invested. Jacob is very personable and his enthusiasm was infectious. My husband and I were stoked to learn some interesting facts (tree sunscreen!), and some things made you think a little more about life.”
Explore Banff’s lost towns on a small-group history walk with mountain views, local stories, transport, and practical gear included.
“Excellent tour with a lot of historical detail that really made the context of the environment much more meaningful. Guides was knowledgeable, friendly, well-versed in the history, and generally good natured. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone new to the area.”
Review of Banff’s private 2.5-hour nature walk, with local guides, Bow River views, wildlife tips, transport, pricing, and practical advice.
“Our tour guide is very knowledgeable and friendly, we enjoyed the walk so much, although we couldn’t see much wildlife because of the weather.”
Explore Banff’s hot springs, waterfalls, wildlife, and mountain views on a guided three-hour walk for $65.
“Hyggelig let gå tur. Kunne godt have tænkt mig mere vandring i terræn.”
Learn bear safety, spot wildlife signs, and explore Banff National Park on a friendly two-hour guided nature walk from Cave and Basin.
“Euan was engaging, informative, friendly and fun. We really enjoyed our hike. Just a shame we didn't spot a bear!”
Explore Banff beyond Banff Avenue on a 3-kilometer guided walk with Rocky Mountain stories, photo stops, a sweet treat, and a drink.
“Our tour guide (owner) erin is very informative and loved all the information she gave us. Highlights are the sweets and refreshments (just kidding) but mostly all the unknown information like THE BEAR, Merman, the history of Banff and etc”
Every kind of Canadian day out, and the best of each.
