Night Adventure with possible stargazing and Aurora chasing
Overview
Want to experience the magic of a night in the mountains but feel uneasy about going alone?
Join our experienced guides and let them handle everything for you - from navigation to setting up your cozy observation base. You’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in the adventure without any worries.
THIS IS NOT A HIKING TOUR, so you won’t need to worry about strenuous activity. While there will be some walking as we explore different locations, it won’t be much. Once we reach the perfect spot, our team will set up a comfortable base just for you. Relax in comfy chairs and inflatable loungers, equipped with headlamps to light your way. Sip on hot chocolate or tea and wrap yourself in blankets as you soak in the peaceful atmosphere of a mountain night.
If the skies are clear, we’ll provide a telescope for a closer look at celestial wonders like stars and planets. And if fortune smiles upon us, the elusive Northern Lights might even make an appearance!
PLUS, A FUN SURPRISE ACTIVITY!
What's Included
- Hot chocolate and tea to keep you warm
- Chairs
- Blankets provided
- Transportation with a passenger van or SUV
- Use of headlamps and cleats (if needed)
- Use of a telescope
- Inflatable loungers for easy sky watching
- Food
- Banff National Park Pass
Meeting and Pickup
DEPARTURE TIMES - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING December 1st-March 7th: **7:15 PM FROM CANMORE and 7:45 PM FROM BANFF.** March 8th - April 15th: TBAIf you're being picked up in CANMORE OR HARVIE HEIGHTS: your pick-up will be approximately at the tour start time, with a 15-minute window (Example: Tour starts at 7:15 PM → pick-up between 7:15–7:30 PM) Please be ready 10 minutes before your pick-up window begins.If you're being picked up in BANFF: your pick-up will be approximately 30 minutes after the tour start time, also with a 15-minute window (Example: Tour starts at 7:15 PM → pick-up in Banff between 7:45–8:00 PM) Please be ready 10 minutes before your pick-up window begins.Due to multiple stops, your driver may arrive slightly earlier or later. Thank you for your patience!
What To Expect
Banff National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT NOTE: This 2.5-3.5-hour tour runs under a range of weather conditions - clear skies, partly cloudy, some clouds, mainly cloudy, cloudy, light snow (very magical time in the mountains at night). If it rains or snows heavy, we offer the option to reschedule or a full refund.
- Not recommended for children under 8 years old
- Any child under 6 years old must be seated in a proper child safety seat (not a booster). Please provide your own child safety seat. If you are traveling with a child under 6 and do not bring a child safety seat, unfortunately, we will have to deny boarding with no refund provided.
- Please note, we need a minimum of four guests (they don’t have to be from the same group or family) to run the trip. If we don’t reach that number, we’ll gladly offer you an alternative date, a different service, or a refund.
- Stars and Aurora Borealis sightings are not guaranteed
- Please let us know in advance if you are coming with a service dog
- The tours are scheduled to run under varying sky conditions—partly cloudy, partly clear, a mix of clear sky and clouds, cloudy periods, mainly cloudy and cloudy, light snow. Should the weather be rainy, or heavy snow we offer options to reschedule, choose an alternative tour or a refund. Canmore Travel will make decisions about tour cancellations based on a combination of temperature, wind chill, and rain/ heavy snow forecast. In such cases, you will receive a notification on the day of the tour, and the tour will either be rescheduled or a full refund provided. Our tours operate in temperatures from -20 °C to +20°C.
- We kindly request that all individuals joining our services sign an electronic waiver. Please do not list another adult under your waiver. Every adult needs to have their own waiver and sign for themselves. Do not sign on behalf of anyone else (unless you are adding your minor children under your waiver). If your children are over 18, they need to sign their own waiver. Initials and first names only are not accepted as signatures. The waiver link will be sent with the confirmation.
- It's crucial to wear warm hats, mitts/gloves, neck warmers, winter jackets, snow pants, thermal/base layers and warm socks and boots. "Hothands" hand and foot warmers strongly recommended. You can purchase them in sports stores in Banff and Canmore.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hot chocolate and tea to keep you warm.
- chairs.
- blankets provided.
- transportation with a passenger van or SUV.
- use of headlamps and cleats (if needed).
- use of a telescope.
- inflatable loungers for easy sky watching.
- food.
- Banff National Park Pass.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Night Adventure with possible stargazing and Aurora chasing is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Night Adventure with possible stargazing and Aurora chasing will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Hot chocolate and tea to keep you warm
- Chairs
- Blankets provided
- Transportation with a passenger van or SUV
- Use of headlamps and cleats (if needed)
- Use of a telescope
- Inflatable loungers for easy sky watching
- Food
- Banff National Park Pass
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT NOTE: This 2.5-3.5-hour tour runs under a range of weather conditions - clear skies, partly cloudy, some clouds, mainly cloudy, cloudy, light snow (very magical time in the mountains at night). If it rains or snows heavy, we offer the option to reschedule or a full refund.
- Not recommended for children under 8 years old
- Any child under 6 years old must be seated in a proper child safety seat (not a booster). Please provide your own child safety seat. If you are traveling with a child under 6 and do not bring a child safety seat, unfortunately, we will have to deny boarding with no refund provided.
- Please note, we need a minimum of four guests (they don’t have to be from the same group or family) to run the trip. If we don’t reach that number, we’ll gladly offer you an alternative date, a different service, or a refund.
- Stars and Aurora Borealis sightings are not guaranteed
- Please let us know in advance if you are coming with a service dog
- The tours are scheduled to run under varying sky conditions—partly cloudy, partly clear, a mix of clear sky and clouds, cloudy periods, mainly cloudy and cloudy, light snow. Should the weather be rainy, or heavy snow we offer options to reschedule, choose an alternative tour or a refund. Canmore Travel will make decisions about tour cancellations based on a combination of temperature, wind chill, and rain/ heavy snow forecast. In such cases, you will receive a notification on the day of the tour, and the tour will either be rescheduled or a full refund provided. Our tours operate in temperatures from -20 °C to +20°C.
- We kindly request that all individuals joining our services sign an electronic waiver. Please do not list another adult under your waiver. Every adult needs to have their own waiver and sign for themselves. Do not sign on behalf of anyone else (unless you are adding your minor children under your waiver). If your children are over 18, they need to sign their own waiver. Initials and first names only are not accepted as signatures. The waiver link will be sent with the confirmation.
- It's crucial to wear warm hats, mitts/gloves, neck warmers, winter jackets, snow pants, thermal/base layers and warm socks and boots. "Hothands" hand and foot warmers strongly recommended. You can purchase them in sports stores in Banff and Canmore.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
