Banff & Sulphur Mountain Tour + Johnston Canyon or Grassi Lakes

On this tour of Banff, you'll discover the Banff National Park, visit Sulphur Mountain, and choose whether to explore Johnston Canyon or the Grassi Lakes.

Tour Details

You will be picked up from your selected point to begin your adventure in Banff National Park. The tour starts with the Banff Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for scenic views of Banff and the Rocky Mountains.

Your first stop is the National Cave and Basin Historic Site, where you will spend 30 minutes learning about thermal waters that contributed to the park’s creation in 1885. Next, visit the Bow Falls and stroll along Bow River, taking in the landscape from a viewpoint of the Banff Springs Hotel.

Explore the Hoodoos rock formations and enjoy views of the Bow Valley. Continue to the Mount Norquay lookout for panoramic views of Banff and spend 1.5 hours of free time in Banff for lunch.

Afterward, visit Lake Minnewanka, where you will have between 30 minutes and 1 hour for walking or renting a kayak or boat. Finally, choose to visit Johnston Canyon for waterfalls or the Grassi Lakes for their turquoise lagoons. The tour concludes with a return to your hotel after 10 to 12 hours.

Pickup Points

This tour includes pickup at the following points:

Hyatt Regency in Calgary at 8 amMcDonald's in Canmore at 9 amIGA Banff at 9:30 amLake Louise Information Center in Banff at 9:30 am