Build a connection to our World Heritage Site on our trademark sightseeing tour as you visit Banff's landmarks and historic places. Hear how the 11,000 year old human history of the Bow Valley changed when three railway workers rediscovered the Cave & Basin, now a National Historic Site. See and learn about wildlife behaviour, habitat, and their winter survival adaptations. Your time will be spent enjoying the sights, taking photos, and participating in short walks to view points, on the many stops of the tour.
Itinerary and Highlights:
- Bow Falls: Water crashes over ancient limestone creating a spectacle of sound and sight.
- Banff Springs Hotel: The Castle of the Rockies is the railway's contribution to the building of Canada.
- Cave and Basin: The birthplace of Canada's national parks.
- Surprise Corner: A higher view of Bow Falls and the majestic Banff Springs Hotel.
- Hoodoos Lookout: What is a hoodoo? Understand the lay of the land.
- Lake Minnewanka: An underwater village, native history, and a pleasant refreshment break.
Your tour includes:
- Friendly, certified guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
- Hands-on interpretive tools
- Entry to the Cave and Basin historic site
- Refreshment and a light snack
- Use of binoculars
Remember to bring:
- Warm clothes - dress for the weather
- Remember your camera!