Great exprience with Grizzly Banff Tour team. Thank you for great wellcoming.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Admission fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- 8:00am. Please be ready 10 minutes before the schedule time. Our guide/driver will assist you.
Return
- 8:00am. Please be ready 10 minutes before the schedule time. Our guide/driver will assist you.
Itinerary
Lake Louise, a crown jewel of Banff National Park, captivates visitors with its brilliant turquoise waters set against soaring snow-covered peaks. In summer, it’s a paradise for hiking, canoeing, and sightseeing. When winter arrives, the lake transforms into a magical ice-skating rink surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery. Lake Louise is a must-see destination that showcases the best of Canada’s natural beauty year-round.
(MORAINE LAKE IS OPEN BETWEEN JUNE 1ST - OCTOBER 13TH, WE WILL GO TO JOHNSTON CANYON WHEN MORAINE LAKE IS CLOSED) Next up, Moraine Lake... a spot that truly feels like paradise. With its crystal clear waters and towering peaks, it’s one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see. Hike the Rockpile for that famous view or simply relax and take it all in.
From October 15 to June 1, Johnston Canyon offers a truly captivating adventure. Walk along the suspended catwalks to admire its beautiful waterfalls, and when winter blankets the canyon, the landscape transforms into a snowy wonderland with frozen cascades and intricate ice formations that sparkle in the cold mountain air.
It’s time to head to the Town of Banff, where you can enjoy some free time exploring the shops, grabbing lunch, or just wandering the charming streets. Whether you’re craving local delicacies or a fun souvenir, Banff has it all.
This is where Banff really shows off. Surprise Corner gives you an incredible view of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, framed by the stunning mountain scenery. It’s a perfect spot for a postcard-worthy photo
End the tour with a visit to Bow Falls. Feel the mist as the powerful waterfall rushes down through the rugged landscape—a fitting end to a day full of beauty.
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Reviews
I had a great tour experience. Our tour guide, Mark was friendly and informative about Banff. He stayed on schedule during the tour and was also a safe driver. Things to consider when booking this tour: Be on time at your departure meeting point.. they leave on time. Be sure to wear good grippy shoes because of snow and a bit of ice on the hikes. Marble Canyon can be a challenge, walk slowly because you’re gonna hike approximately 5000ft above sea level.. Bring water for the hike but it was well worth it! Overall, the tour was a 10! I’d book with them again if I were to ever return to Banff.
I went on the tour in October 2026, I only had one free day to spend at the end of a work trip and wanted to see some of the best sites in the area. Anyone in a similar situation should consider the tour a must. Absolutely incredible locations and views. Mark of Grizzly Banff tours was perfect guide for the day, fun + easy going and with lot of local knowledge about the area and the best eating spots in Banff. He also kindly provided complimentary hot drink and photography skills. We had a small group which meant we could chat and get to know each other a bit as well which was also great not just for couples but solo travellers as well.
An amazing guided tour with beautiful and truly breathtaking scenery. Highly recommended!
The adventure I had with Grizzly Bear Tours was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide, Mark, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and polite. I highly recommend this tour to everyone!
Awesome hiking and tour with friendly crew
It was amazing with guide Mark Allison. Thanks for everything.
Excellent tour and the guide was exceptional
Our guide Mark was friendly, knowledgeable and chilled. It was a great day out. Would recommend this tour.
Had a great experience with Mark today. He is very knowledgeable and patience. He takes his time explaining the sites for us and making sure everyone is comfortable and enjoying. One of my best experiences with group trips. I highly recommend it. Thank you Mark
Such a great tour! Mark was an excellent tour guide and made the experience fun, he was patient, kind, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!
Mark is super knowledgeable, friendly, and hilarious. He knew answers to my many questions, and was very accommodating. Would recommend!
The area was beautiful. Although the morning started rainy/snowy and cold it warmed up and became a great day. Our guide was knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time to experience the sites. I can’t wait to go back and explore the area further.
We are so happy with our experience with Grizzly Tours! It was our first time, and honestly, the trip exceeded all our expectations. We didn’t expect it to be so beautiful and memorable! Everything was very well organized, and we could just relax, enjoy the amazing views, and appreciate every moment without worrying about anything. A special thank you to our guide for being so friendly and helpful throughout the trip! We are truly grateful for such wonderful service and all the amazing memories. We had a great time and would definitely recommend Grizzly Tours to everyone!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an amazing experience! We had such a wonderful day exploring Banff and Lake Louise with Grizzly Tours. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. Everything was well organized, and we enjoyed every moment. We made beautiful memories that we’ll cherish forever. Highly recommend Grizzly Tours to anyone looking for an unforgettable day in the Canadian Rockies! SPECIAL THANKS TO MARK THE OWNER!!
Lovely experience seeing the major sights. There was also a little bit of hiking, so wear appropriate footwear. Mark, our driver, was punctual, knowledgeable and had great recommendations for lunch in Banff.
The driver Mark was incredibly informative and witty Ty for the experience
Our tour guide SUPER Mario is a super cool person, he provided all the information that you need with his extensive experience on the whole itinerary. Though the winter itinerary is not as interesting as the summer one, I still highly recommend everyone to join this tour. I will come back summer if I have another solo trip.
Such an amazing day! our tour guide Mark was lovely very informative and patient and made everyone in our group feel welcome and get to know each other, would definitely recommend visiting Banff with Mark 10/10
We had an amazing day exploring Banff with Mark as our tour guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the Rockies. From the moment we started, he kept the day organized, fun, and relaxed while sharing great stories and local insight about the places we visited. Lake Louise was absolutely stunning, and Mark made sure we had enough time to enjoy the turquoise water and take photos without feeling rushed. Marble Canyon was a highlight too—the canyon views and rushing water were incredible, and Mark helped us make the most of the stop. He also took us to Surprise Corner for that classic postcard view of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, then to Bow Falls, where we got some beautiful photos by the Bow River. Mark was patient, easy to talk to, and attentive to everyone in the group. He knew the best spots for pictures, kept the schedule running smoothly, and made the whole experience feel personal rather than just another sightseeing tour. If you’re visiting Banff, ask for Mark—he’ll show you the highlights and make sure you leave with great memories and even better photos. Highly recommended!
Mark was amazing! He was so informative & was very easy to chat to and ask questions. He made the tour feel very relaxed and special. 100% worth what you pay for!
Fun trip. Mark was a great guide and was very knowledgeable and friendly. He got the travelers engaged and talking to each other.
The tour was wonderful and our guide, Mark was extremely personable, helpful, knowledgeable and very professional. I would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to experience the natural beauty of Alberta. Thank you Mark!
I’m so glad that we signed up for the Banff tour. Our guide Mark was awesome! He was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He is extremely knowledgeable and made our trip even better! He’s a true asset to your company! 5 ⭐️’s!!!
Wear comfortable shoes. Pack water. Be ready for a great experience w/ Mark the coolest guide with the best coffee.h
Enjoy the scenery. This travel is so good. The first two spot is great. However, the last two is a little boring
Great experience at the lakes. Brook did a great job with giving us information as we road to our destinations.
Brooke was amazing! I surprised my wife with a day trip to Banff for her birthday and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Brooke made the trip fun & memorable for us.
This is a nice day tour to see some of the Banff highlights. Our guide Brooke was exceptional. She mixed info with history to make the trip quite interesting.
We had so much fun on this tour! Our guide, Brooke was the best! She was knowledgeable in so many things - the local culture, the history, where to eat, where to get the best pictures, and more! We loved it and will recommend it to everyone!
Well worth the tour as opposed to the self drive option. Our tour guide Brooke was fantastic and if there was a way to request her we would recommend you do. Very knowledgeable and lots of nice tips
Best tour guide ever so kind and beautiful...And also we learned about the history of the mountains at the banff wonderful experience.
An amazing opportunity to explore Banff’s stunning scenery with a great group! Thanks for an amazing day, Mark…
I had a fantastic time taking this tour with my mom today, and a huge part of that is thanks to our amazing guide, Mark. He was extremely friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Mark took great care of us, shared fascinating stories, and made the whole experience memorable for both of us. If you're doing this tour, I definitely recommend hoping to get Mark as your guide!
Highly recommend Grizzly Banff Tours! I live in Calgary and my best friend came to town. Definitely wanted to take her to Banff but I didn’t want to deal with parking and taking the shuttle buses to the famous lakes. I thought we could just join a tour for convenience. We had the best time in Banff and we have so many good things to say about our guide Mark! He was so nice and patient to everyone, gave lots of interesting facts about Calgary, Canmore, Banff and all the fun facts that we saw during the drive. Loved the meals on wheels tidbit the most lol. There are so many tour companies out there and we are absolutely glad we chose Grizzly Banff Tours!
This was an amazing trip to see the sights... Moraine Lake, Lake Louise and Banff. Well organised and a lot of fun
This was an amazing day trip with Mark from Grizzly Bear tours. We saw Moraine Lake, Lake Louise and Banff. Mark was knowledgeable, friendly and organized. It was a fun filled day trip with no stress. Highly recommend choosing this company and this guide.
The experience is highly recommended; the places are wonderful. The price is very affordable and commensurate with the experience. As for the duration—one always wants more, of course—it is understood that sticking to the schedule requires adhering to the time constraints. A great atmosphere; the group was the right size, and the guide made us feel comfortable and kept us entertained and informed about everything we saw along the way.
Our tour guide, Scott, was awesome! The tour itself was a little disappointing, as it advertised that Johnston Canyon was one of the stops, but it wasn’t. This was the last weekend for Johnston Canyon to be open and was part of the reason we booked this, so it was a little disappointing. Other than that, Lake Louise, Morraine Lake and Banff were great!
It was an Awesome, chill day ! Our tour guide was timely and informative. The views were incredible and unforgettable.
Amazing experience! Breath taking view totally, stress free. Also, Marco the tour guide was very kind and very helpful to every one as well as he is very informative . Such as he let us know at first what is our itinerary for that day & whats is going to be happening in the our destinations Again we are so very grateful that we have done this for the very first time. We will be doing it again next time and bring our family.
First, I would like to commend Viator as a fabulous travel provider! we've had two trips with them and their communications, help, and support have been second to none! Well done to all staff. We booked the Canadian Banff/Canmore etc trip and it was the highlight of our holiday. Comfy coach, great views, and our tour guide MARCO was just the most brilliant tour guide ever. If you get a chance to go on one of his tours - do so - he's amazing! Warm, funny, great choice of music on the way, sensitive, helpful, can't praise him highly enough. ( and no - we're NOT his family!) He really made the tour come alive, and if it is at all possible, please seek him out and show him this message. He was great. And thank you VIATOR for being a brilliant company - we will definitely use you again....!!!
This is our first year in Calgary, and we wanted to take visiting family on a must-see road trip to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. We opted for the Canmore pickup with Grizzly Banff Tours, which was right on time. Our tour guide, Brooke, was a fantastic driver and shared interesting facts, stories and local tourism tips along the way. She kept everyone informed about timing at each stop, but nothing ever felt rushed. We had plenty of time to explore, take in the scenery and enjoy both lakes while still keeping the day running smoothly. Our fellow travellers on the bus were a wonderful group too, which made the experience even more enjoyable. As a photographer, I couldn’t have asked for much better conditions. A light mist of rain, low clouds and a fresh dusting of snow on the mountains completely transformed the landscape. The weather was constantly changing, with the mountains disappearing into the clouds one minute and revealing themselves the next. Against the incredible turquoise water of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, it made for some wonderfully moody and dramatic photographs. I came home with some of my favourite images from our first year in Alberta. We’ll definitely book with Grizzly Banff Tours again. If you’re visiting the Rockies and want a relaxed, well-organized way to experience Lake Louise and Moraine Lake without worrying about driving, parking or shuttle logistics, we highly recommend them.
Good trip and guide Scott was excellent . The minibus ride needs improvement as the ride was bumpy .
Emma was a truly experienced and professional tour guide. She told us a lot of interesting details during the ride to the different hot spots. I would definitely recommend this tour.
My trip to canada was full of hardships -BUT Grizzly Tours featuring Brooke (the tour guide) was AMAZING! Grizzly tours was: flexible Good at communication ahead of the trip Convenient Fairly priced Brooke was friendly and knowledgeable Everything was on time and we'll planned The mini bus was comfortable The ride went by quickly (even though we got pick up in calgary, 2 hours from the park). This tour was the highlight of my trip to Canada. And this tour day was the BEST vacation day i have ever had! The weather was also ideal....not controllable but awesome. All day long i felt like I was in a movie set!! Thanks you Grizzly Tours!
Our day trip with Emma was such a great time, she made the experience so much better ! Great tour to see the lakes and would do it again!
We did a.private tour which i highly reccommend. From the beginning Mike was amazing in helping me olan the tour. Emma was our guide. She is amazing. Knew hernstuff. Had favts along the way and was very interesting. She was very cooperative with anything we wamted to do. She was also very funny and sweet.
It hit all the important things in the park! Having our experienced driver was great. Loved the drive by the beautiful lakes. Amazing!
We have an excellent driver and tour guide. The trip are well plan out and have sufficient time for sightseeing each stop.
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