Explore Rockies Tours

For many decades the interest of visitors was based around finding a route to the Pacific Ocean. It was not until the Canadian Pacific Railway pushed through these peaks that people came to stay. Enjoy our stories of the people, geology, and creation of these mountain towns. Experience the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic roadways in Canada, and one of the most spectacular mountain highways in the world.

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Columbia Icefield & Glacier Adventure from Banff to Lake Louise  -  8 hours

Columbia Icefield & Glacier Adventure from Banff to Lake Louise - 8 hours

Follow the mystical rivers of the mountains: the Mistaya, and the mighty North Saskatchewan to the Columbia Icefield where its meltwater feeds streams and rivers that pour into the Arctic, Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. Experience our Ice Explorer ride where you will travel on a moving glacier, touch ancient ice and drink the fresh waters of the glacier.

Columbia Icefield Discovery & Glacier Adventure  -  9 hours

Columbia Icefield Discovery & Glacier Adventure - 9 hours

Voyage through the remnants of the last Ice Age and look upon the monuments of rock and ice that still remain today. When at the Columbia Icefield, have the experience of a lifetime on the surface of the Athabasca Glacier on specially designed, all-terrain Ice Explorers. The Ice Age meets the Space Age as you learn all about the natural and human history of this remarkable area.

Columbia Icefield Scenic Walk  -  2 hours

Columbia Icefield Scenic Walk - 2 hours

The Columbia Icefield is home to one of the most interesting and unique environments in the Canadian Rockies. This scenic walk provide visitors with an up-close educational journey along the path of a glacier, offering visible evidence of the glacier’s path, enlightenment on the impact of glacial melt water, a behind the scenes look at this harsh environment and how plants and wildlife survive in such conditions, as well as a brief look at the human history in the area.

Explore Banff with Banff Gondola  -  4.5 hours

Explore Banff with Banff Gondola - 4.5 hours

The first Europeans to visit what is now Banff National Park arrived in the late 1840's. The land was immense and it was difficult just to survive here. While on this Brewster sightseeing excursion, learn about the people, geology and the stories of this mountain town. The highlight of this tour is your trip up the Banff Gondola where a 360 degree view of six mountain ranges awaits you.

Explore Banff with Banff Lake Cruise  -  6 hours

Explore Banff with Banff Lake Cruise - 6 hours

Learn about the geology, native history and wildlife while exploring Banff and its surroundings during this incredible excursion. You'll visit all the sights and sounds that make this destination so famous, including a cruise on the waters of Banff National Park's largest lake

Explore Banff with Gondola and Lake Cruise  -  6 hours

Explore Banff with Gondola and Lake Cruise - 6 hours

Explore the spectacular sights of the renowned mountain town of Banff. This sightseeing tour will take you to some of the most incredible sights and sounds that western Canada has to offer. Head up the Banff Gondola to the peak of Sulphur Mountain for a 360 degree panorama of the Bow Valley. Complete the day with a historical tour of Lake Minnewanka on the Banff Lake Cruise.

Explore Lake Louise from Banff  -  9.5 hours

Explore Lake Louise from Banff - 9.5 hours

This excursion takes you to the hub of adventure and exploration in the Canadian Rockies. Mountaineers from the United States and Great Britain came here as early as 1890 to scale the challenging and often treacherous, unclimbed summits that surround Lake Louise. Visit the spectacular Mount Victoria and the Victoria Glacier which dominate this mountain setting. Johnston Canyon and Lake Louise are the highlights of the day.

Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls (end LL)  -  8 hours

Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls (end LL) - 8 hours

Experience the Canadian Rockies grandeur - lakes, mountains, waterfalls are highlighted on this excursion. Learn how natural forces and evolution of land can shape the appearance of the lakes and streams found in this spectacular mountain setting. Some of the sights you will come across include the unforgettable Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier and Takakkaw Falls. This tour begins in Banff and ends in Lake Louise.

Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls from Banff  -  9 hours

Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls from Banff - 9 hours

This excursion presents glimpses of the natural forces and evolution of land that shape the appearance of the lakes and streams found in this area of the Rocky Mountains. Journey across the Great Divide and experience Yoho National Park before returning back to your start location in the late afternoon. Some of the sights you will come across include the unforgettable Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier and Takakkaw Falls.

Rockies Discovery and Glacier Adventure from Banff to Jasper  -  9 hours

Rockies Discovery and Glacier Adventure from Banff to Jasper - 9 hours

Experience the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic roadways in Canada, and one of the most spectacular mountain highways in the world. The Columbia Icefield is the Parkway's crown jewel, where you take an Ice Explorer out onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. This excursion is one way only - return transportation and overnight accommodations are available.



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