1-Day Banff Area & Canyon Tour

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day : 1
  Banff Gondola — Johnston Canyon — Bow Falls — Surprise Corner — Hoodoos — Banff Town

  • Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola (Optional$$): Ascend Sulphur Mountain on a state-of-the-art aerial gondola to an elevation of 2,281 meters, offering breathtaking 360° views of six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley below. (Approx. 90min. stop)
    * If closed, it will be replaced with Mt. Norquay Viewpoint and Vermilion Lakes.
    
    
  • Johnston Canyon or Marble Canyon:
    ●⠀Johnston Canyon: Explore this dramatic limestone canyon with its series of catwalks, tunnels and bridges that provide access to the lower and upper waterfalls amid pristine forest surroundings. (Approx. 60min. stop)
    ●⠀Marble Canyon: A stunning natural landmark located in Kootenay National Park. Known for its striking marble rock formations, the canyon features crystal-clear turquoise waters flowing through deep and narrow gorges. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks along well-maintained trails. (Approx. 30min. stop)
    *Note: This stop is not selectable and depends on the route and conditions of the day.
    
    
  • Bow Falls: Witness these impressive rapids where the Bow River dramatically cascades down a wide limestone ledge, a natural wonder that gained fame as a filming location for \"The River of No Return\" in the 1950s. (Approx. 15min. stop)
    
    
  • Surprise Corner: Discover one of the most iconic viewpoints in Banff, offering a perfect vantage point for photographing the majestic \"Castle in the Rockies\" – the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel against its mountain backdrop. (Approx. 15min. stop)
    
    
  • Hoodoos Viewpoint: Marvel at these unique geological formations – tall spires of rock created through erosion where harder rock caps protect the softer sedimentary rock beneath, creating distinctive pillar-like formations. (Approx. 15min. stop)
    
    
  • Banff Town: Enjoy free time in this charming alpine community – the largest town within a Canadian national park – with its array of shops, galleries, cafés and restaurants nestled among stunning mountain scenery. (Approx. 90min. stop)