Bow Falls: Our most recommended tours and activities

Banff: Highlights and Wildlife Group Tour

1. Banff: Highlights and Wildlife Group Tour

Experience many of Banff's highlights on this tour with a focus on viewing wildlife in their natural environment. Enjoy guaranteed visits to Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Hoodoos Viewpoint, and Mt. Norquay Viewpoint. Start your wildlife adventure with pickup from select locations in Banff. Enjoy an itinerary carefully tailored by your expert local guide based on each day’s recent wildlife sightings and weather conditions. In addition to the sites mentioned above, you can also expect visits to some of the following locations: Vermilion Lakes, Cave and Basin, Marsh Loop, Tunnel Mountain, and some local secret spots. Learn all about the area from your guide along the way. Get your cameras ready and keep your eyes peeled as you travel through wildlife corridors and seek out bears, elk, deer, coyotes, foxes, bighorn sheep, and more.

From Banff: Banff National Park Guided Day Tour

2. From Banff: Banff National Park Guided Day Tour

Explore Banff National Park on a guided day tour and discover some of the most spectacular viewpoints and scenic vistas. Discover some of the most popular areas of the park as well as a variety of lesser-known viewpoints and natural landmarks with the expertise of your guide. Meet in central Banff and set off on a full day of exploration in Banff National Park. Visit Johnston Canyon and discover a popular hiking trail that follows the canyon and leads to a meadow within the Johnston Valley above. Admire the Ink Pots, which are six blue-green spring-fed pools. Then, head to Vermilion Lakes, located immediately west of Banff in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in the Bow River valley at the foot of Mount Norquay. Keep an eye out for native wildlife and take in the breathtaking scenery. Head to the Cascades of Time Garden which spreads out behind Banff National Park's historic administration building at 101 Mountain Ave. Discover a geological sequence of cascading ponds and water courses provide the garden’s namesake and is highlighted with flowers, shrubs, rustic bridges, pavilions and flagged walks. You will also take some time to explore the beautiful town of Banff which is well known as the heart of Banff National Park. You can also take the Sulphur Gondola and discover sweeping scenes of six mountain ranges, the Bow Valley, and the town from the Sulphur Mountain summit. Stop at Bow Falls which rumble about 30 feet over a low-gradient pitch of channeled bedrock, providing a short turbulent interrupt of the cerulean waters of the Bow River. Visit Surprise Corner which is named for its spectacular views when viewed from Buffalo Street, an excellent place for photos. At the end of your tour, return to Banff with drop-off in the center of town. Note: The guardians are required to provide the car seats or boosters if you have any infants or young kids based on the transportation regulation and this tour won't provide any car seats or boosters.

From Calgary: Private Banff National Park Day Trip

3. From Calgary: Private Banff National Park Day Trip

Visit Canada's first national park and take in the scenic views around Banff Town, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake. A free time to explore around Banff Town, Bow falls, Secret Corner, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Lake Minnewanka, and Two Jack Lake. Round-Trip Transportation from Calgary. • Update: We only offer a PRIVATE TOUR exclusively for your group and family, We will follow the strict health guidelines to operate this tour to the highest safety standard. Together we will still enjoy traveling and experiencing Banff National Park.

Banff: Private Banff National Park Tour with Hotel Transfers

4. Banff: Private Banff National Park Tour with Hotel Transfers

Visit Canada's first national park and take in the scenic views around Banff Town, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake. A free time to explore around Banff Town, Bow falls, Secret Corner, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Lake Minnewanka, and Two Jack Lake. Round-Trip Transportation from Banff hotel locations. • Update: We only offer a PRIVATE TOUR exclusively for your group and family, We will follow the strict health guidelines to operate this tour to the highest safety standard. Together we will still enjoy traveling and experiencing Banff National Park.

Banff: 4-Hour Sulphur Mountain Intermediate Horseback Ride

5. Banff: 4-Hour Sulphur Mountain Intermediate Horseback Ride

See Banff National Park from a different perspective; 6 or 7-feet up from the back of a friendly horse. Meet your guide, get outfitted with your horse, and receive a safety briefing. Then head out through the park on horseback on a 4-hour guided tour, complete with ead and tail guides for your ride. The 4-hour Sulphur Mountain Ride is packed with Rocky Mountain scenery. See the renowned Rimrock Resort Hotel, trek down to the valley and lead your horse across the lively Spray River. You’ll ride along the base of Mount Rundle and stop for a short break and small snack before continuing on to enjoy stunning views across the valley and of the Rimrock Hotel - before passing by the immaculate fairways of the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. You’ll continue on to the roaring Bow Falls to cross the river a second time before heading back. This tour is for riders with previous riding experience only.

[Winter]Sulphur Mountain/BanffGondola+HotSprings/HorseSleigh

6. [Winter]Sulphur Mountain/BanffGondola+HotSprings/HorseSleigh

Depart from Calgary, and head to [Surprise Corner] Named after its spectacular views of the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel that is cozily nestled at the heart of a dense forest with the beautiful Sulphur Mountain as a backdrop. This beautiful scene is elevated with Bow River cascading down into the Bow Falls as a foreground. The magnificent scene at Surprise Corner will make you feel as if you have travelled into a fairytale story. Then head to a must-see scenic spot, [Bow Falls]. The roaring landscape in the summer is like being enchanted by time. You can still hear the river pounding under the ice as if it is going to break through the confinement of time. Next, stepping into a wonderland with beautiful scenery. Ride the Sulphur Mountain [Banff Gondola (additional charges)] (*Banff Gondola is closed for annual maintenance from Nov 6-17, this attraction and the Banff Upper Hot Springs itineraries will be replaced by Bow Lake and Peyto Lake) to reach the top of the mountain. At this moment, it seems that a fascinating picture has unfolded. A 3-minute “Above Banff” experience allows you to explore Banff through an eagle-eye perspective with stunning sound effects, advanced visual film processing technology, 3D effects, and perfectly shows the full picture of Banff National Park. It is time to replenish energy. After the lunch break, You can choose from the optional activities of the unique experience of [Banff Upper Hot Springs] (Admission is first come first serve at your own cost/**Please bring a swimsuit for hot springs**) Relax and soak under the views of Cascade Mountain. Or explore on a [Winter sleigh ride (additional charges)] snowy town inspiration to immerse yourselves in the winter wonderland. Itinerary: Calgary/Canmore/Banff - Surprise Corner (15 min) - Bow Falls (15 min) - Banff Gondola (90 min/Optional with additional charges) - Banff Town (120 min) (Optional with additional charges of Banff Upper Hot Springs (90 min/Purchase admission at reception) or Winter Sleigh Ride (40 min/from Mid-December) - Banff/Canmore/Calgary Note: The minimum number of travelers for this tour is 4 pax. In the event of insufficient travelers, Westar Travel reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary. The winter schedule and itinerary could be impacted by extreme weather and road conditions, while we may make necessary adjustments. We appreciate your understanding in case of any delays or changes. If you have a connecting flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 9:30 pm.(**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **) This is a combined bus tour. Additional pickup and drop-off locations may be added to the tour.

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What people are saying about Bow Falls

Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 22 reviews

Hats off to our tourist guide Joey M!! He did an excellent job above and beyond our expectation. Getting this tour is worth it with all the convenience fr the hotel pick up to each strategic spots for phototaking. Joey M even took the initiative to be the official photographer of our group. Its also worth mentioning that with a tour guide like Joey, we skipped all the long waiting lines and the hassle of finding parking spots! We highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the best of banff in one day!

I travelled with my daughter and my parents and our tour guides Jef and Gabe were very accommodating. Since this is a private tour, we didn't feel rushed to get to another location. We get to take our time and enjoy the scenery. I highly recommend this tour. We will definitely book with them again when we go back to Calgary.

Joey with get your guide was the highlight of our trip to Canada. He was dedicated to making sure my husband and I had a fun and memorable trip to Lake Louise, Lake Moraine and Banff. We would highly recommend contacting get your guide in Calgary and cross your fingers Joey will be your guide.

Manny was amazing and took my friend and I to all the spots we wanted to see. He was also a great photographer too! He made sure before the end of my trip we would see some wildlife. He took his time with us and we never felt rushed wherever we were. Highly recommend Manny!

Our driver was so helpful and knowledgeable. We had a fabulous day, he knew just where best photos could be taken and we avoided the crowds and we went at our own pace. Thanks Manny.