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Banff and Yoho Day Tour: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Johnston Canyon
A day through Banff and Yoho National Parks built around lakes and a canyon walk, with pickup in Calgary, Canmore or Banff. The drive starts at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, both glacier-fed lakes with turquoise water and mountain backdrops, then continues to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, a quiet place for a lakeside stroll or a photo stop. Johnston Canyon is the walking part of the day. Trails and catwalks lead to the Lower Falls and the Upper Falls, and the stop is listed as optional. In winter the falls freeze, and icy walks or guided ice climbing become possible. Lake Minnewanka is also optional and is covered in winter only; boat tickets and canoe rental are not included. The day ends in Banff town, where there is time to shop, eat or take in the views before the return to the original departure point. An optional stop at the Banff Gondola is available. Along the route the Natural Bridge shows where the Kicking Horse River has cut through solid rock. Moraine Lake is accessible only from June 1 to mid-October.
What's included
- Professional local guide and driver
- Bottled water
- Admission Fee to National Park
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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- Pickup and drop-off in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff
Itinerary
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345 Banff Ave, Banff
345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada
Pickup at 9:30 AM at the Moose Hotel and Suites in Banff. Wait near the main entrance and stay visible to the driver, since the vehicle stops only briefly. The guide greets you by name at the pickup point.
950 Railway Ave #2, Canmore
950 Railway Ave #2, Canmore, AB T1W 1P4, Canada
Pickup at 9:00 AM at Save-On-Foods, 950 Railway Ave #2, Canmore, AB T1W 1P4. Meet the guide in front of the Save-On-Foods parking lot, near Tim Hortons.
209 4 Ave SE, Calgary
209 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0C6, Canada
Pickup at 7:30 AM at Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown. The guide waits across the street at the passenger loading zone, under the footbridge of the Harry Hays Building.
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise has something to do in every season. In summer: canoeing and hikes to the teahouses. In winter: ice skating, skiing and sleigh rides across the frozen lake. All year: the Fairmont Chateau, nearby Moraine Lake and local wildlife.
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Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake sits in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Glacial rock flour gives the glacier-fed water its deep turquoise colour, and the mountains behind make it a favourite for photographs. Accessible from June 1 to mid-October.
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Natural Bridge
The Natural Bridge is a rock formation where the Kicking Horse River has cut through solid rock over centuries.
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Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake invites canoeing on its turquoise water, the easy 5.2 km Emerald Lake Loop, or harder trails such as the route to Emerald Basin. Sunrise and sunset are the best light for photographs. In winter it is a snowy place for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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Johnston Canyon
Optional stop. An easy hike on a catwalk trail leads to the Lower Falls (1 km) and on to the Upper Falls (2.5 km one way). Hikers can continue to the Ink Pots, a group of coloured spring pools. In winter the frozen falls allow icy walks or guided ice climbing, and the canyon suits nature lovers, photographers and families.
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Banff
Banff has activities in every season. In summer: hiking, canoeing on glacier-fed lakes, the Banff Gondola, mountain biking and hot springs. In winter: ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, dog sledding and sleigh rides. Wildlife viewing, museums and festivals are possible all year.
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Lake Minnewanka
Optional stop, covered in winter only. In summer Lake Minnewanka has boat cruises, canoe rental (tickets not included), nearby trails and wildlife viewing. In winter the frozen lake is used for ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and horse-drawn sleigh rides.
345 Banff Ave, Banff
345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada
950 Railway Ave #2, Canmore
950 Railway Ave #2, Canmore, AB T1W 1P4, Canada
209 4 Ave SE, Calgary
209 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0C6, Canada
Not included
- Meals
- No large baggage is allowed
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
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- Tickets of Boat cruise at Lake Minnewanka (Available Online or Onsite for Purchase)
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with moving sickness
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- Up to 13 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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