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Banff National Park: Lake Minnewanka, Johnston Canyon & More

By Westar Travel
8.0 out of 10
Very Good
Free cancellation available
Price is $63 per adult
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Overview
  • Cross the provincial border into British Columbia and Yoho National Park
  • Explore Banff National Park through the eyes of a local
  • Spend free time in the one-and-only Banff Town... Maybe even try Beaver Tails ;)
  • Hike through two iconic canyons carved by decades of rapids and Mother Nature
  • Breathe in the fresh mountain air at two locally-loved Mountain Lakes

Activity location

    • Banff
    • Banff, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 220 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0C6, Canada | Please wait by the bus stop near the underpass. Guides will be wearing attire that says "Westar" and busses will be marked as well. If you are late, and we cannot get ahold of you, we will wait 10 minutes.
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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7:45am Calgary Downtown Pickup
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Staying around Calgary Downtown? We'll pick you up!

Across from the Delta Hotel, outside the Harry Hays building, you'll see an underpass and a bus stop. The guide will pick you up there.

The exact location is 220 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4X3

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:45am
Price details
$63.25 x 1 Adult$63.25

Total
Price is $63.25
9:10 Canmore Pickup
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Staying in Canmore? We'll pick you up at the Canmore Visitor Centre.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:10am
Price details
$63.25 x 1 Adult$63.25

Total
Price is $63.25
9:30am Banff Pickup
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Already in Banff? We'll pick you up at Elk + Avenue Hotel.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30am
Price details
$63.25 x 1 Adult$63.25

Total
Price is $63.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProvincial Park Access
  • What's includedWhat's includedIce Cleats (if deemed necessary)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-Conditioned Vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLake Access
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-line for Parking
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals & All Personal Expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips

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  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

So you want to spend a day in the Canadian Rockies, eh?
Here's what to expect:

Your first stop is Johnston Canyon: A treasured trail to locals and natural phenomenon, Johnston Canyon boasts of roaring waterfalls, and stunning ravines. Our favourite part is the cave (if you so choose to enter).

Next, you'll travel into a lesser known Canadian National Park: Yoho National Park. Home to Marble Canyon, you'll notice the landscape change as we enter our neighbouring province, British Columbia.

Although also a canyon, Marble Canyon differs from Johnston Canyon by both depth and perspective. One you walk through the canyon and the other you look down into it.

Both canyons are equally stunning in their own, unique ways.

You'll then spend lunch in the iconic Banff Town. Wander a bit, eat some sweets, try the Beaver Tails. Now's your time to explore.

Surrounding Banff are two often missed destinations that surround the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel: Bow Falls and Surprise Corner. Snap some pics of the surroundings. You'll want to remember these two areas.

Last but not least, you'll visit two locally revered lakes: Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake. Fun Fact: Lake Minnewanka sits where a town once stood. Deep beneath the surface, divers explore the remnants. You'd never expect it though. The landscape is so stunning that you'll often find locals taking engagement and other celebratory pictures here.

Two Jack Lake is a classic. Regardless of where you travel from, it somehow feels like home. The mountain reflection on the still water has a way of making you feel at ease and all your troubles quickly melt away.

You might think we're exaggerating, but for real… there's nothing quite like the smell of fir trees and mountain air.

Overall, this trip truly has a magical feeling with hidden gems, local favourites, and iconic views that all your loved ones will be jealous of.

Location

Activity location

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    • Banff
    • Banff, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 220 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0C6, Canada | Please wait by the bus stop near the underpass. Guides will be wearing attire that says "Westar" and busses will be marked as well. If you are late, and we cannot get ahold of you, we will wait 10 minutes.
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 51 106418, -115 #366606, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2, Canada
    • Canmore, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada | Please wait outside Elk + Avenue Hotel or in the lobby until pickup time. Guides will be wearing attire that says "Westar" and busses will be marked as well.
    • Banff, Alberta, Canada