Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Banff (Updated 2026)

Banff, Canada

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Banff Performance Ski Rental Including Delivery

Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops. Instead, place your order for skis, snowboards, boots and helmets before you arrive and...

Flexible • Free Cancellation

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Park Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting

After an interactive, small group distillery tour with time for questions, stick around and enjoy a guided spirit-tasting flight that includes a ½ ounce sample...

45 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Half Day Marble and Johnston Canyon Ice Walk Combo Tour

Visit two canyons, two national parks in two provinces with waters reaching two different oceans - all in one experience! 2 x 1-hour ice walks...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Moraine Lake Sunrise & Lake Louise Tour - from Canmore/Banff

Experience the magic of Moraine Lake at sunrise, followed by the early morning glow at Lake Louise on this thoughtfully paced journey. After a doorstep...

7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Lake Louise and Emerald Lake Tour

Temple Shuttles offers more than just transportation; it provides a unique and enriching travel experience through the heart of the Canadian Rockies. With personalized service,...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Private Tour for up to 24 guests of Lake Louise and the Icefield Parkway

Private Banff and Lake Louise Tour Private Tour of the Banff area, Lake Louise and the Icefield Parkway for up to 10 guests. Free pickup at...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Banff Fishing on Lake Minnewanka

Our guided fishing excursions on Lake Minnewanka provide excellent angling experiences for the novice and expert alike. Join us for a private trip on the...

4 hours • Free Cancellation

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Lake Louise,Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon @ Banff,Canmore,Calgary

Discover the best Banff tour from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff on this expertly guided Canadian Rockies day tour, designed to show you the most iconic...

8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation

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Banff: Moraine Lake,Lake Louise, Emerald Lake Johnston Canyon

Experience the best of the Canadian Rockies in one unforgettable day. This small-group tour takes you to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge,...

8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation

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Guided Tour in Banff National Park with Pickup in Banff/Canmore

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Banff National Park with expertly guided sightseeing tours. From stunning mountain vistas to serene lakes, each tour is designed to...

10 to 12 hours • Free Cancellation

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Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Sunrise Serenity Tour

Arrive at Moraine Lake in time for a breathtaking sunrise. With exclusive early access, experience the tranquil turquoise waters and the Valley of the Ten...

5 hours • Free Cancellation

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Luxury Private tour of Lake Louise & Moraine from Canmore/Banff

Discover two of the most iconic lakes in the Canadian Rockies with our Luxury Private Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Day Tour—designed exclusively for your...

7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner

Every Banff box, checked. One legendary day. This is the one tour that does it all. Start at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in their...

9 hours • Free Cancellation

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Banff/Canmore:Gondola,Hot Water Spring,Bow Fall,Iconic Lakes Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Canadian Rockies with Banff Tour & Travels Ltd., your trusted local expert in guided sightseeing...

10 hours • Free Cancellation

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Banff: Private Premium Tailored 3 Parks Tour–Moraine, Lake Louise

From world-famous lakes like Moraine Lake & Lake Louise, enjoy a fully Customizable private 10–12 hrs premium luxury day tour through Banff, Yoho & Kootenay...

10 to 12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Private Custom Banff Tour Moraine Lake Louise Icefild pkwy–10Spot

From world-famous lakes like Moraine Lake & Lake Louise, enjoy a fully Customizable private 10–12 hrs premium luxury day tour through Banff National Park, designed...

11 to 12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Ultimate Audio Tours: Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Teton & Banff

Embark on a wondrous journey through Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier National Park, and Banff, where Mother Nature's beauty is on full display. Gaze up at...

2 days • Free Cancellation

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Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sunset tour - from Canmore/Banff

Experience the magic of Moraine Lake in a whole new light with exclusive Sunset & Twilight Tour. Begin your evening with a convenient pick-up from...

7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Bestseller from Canmore/Banff: Lake Louise Adventure

Guide languages on request: FR, ES, NL, CN, YUE, JA, MIN, HI, PA DIRECT ACCESS TO BANFF'S MOST ICONIC LAKE! Experience Lake Louise the easy...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Banff Shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise | 6 Hours Tour

Explore the stunning Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with this convenient shuttle service from Banff. Enjoy round-trip transportation and access to these iconic lakes with...

6 hours • Free Cancellation

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Banff Gondola Ride Admission

Jane_O, Sep 2026

Banff Gondola

This was a beautiful experience. The gondola was smooth and gave you a panoramic view of the city of Banff and the surrounding areas. There was also a nice restaurant and a bar also and a viewing area. You could also hike a little higher to the top of the hill next-door for a really fabulous view of the sunset.

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Banff Gondola Ride Admission

Jocelyne_T, Sep 2026

Banff Gondola

Lines weren’t long. They went fast. Super friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful views you won’t regret!

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Banff/Canmore Shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise(1.5h each)

Jane_Q, Sep 2026

A must do

A shuttle is the best way to see these sites. Parking is very difficult and you can no longer drive to Moraine lake. Our driver provided valuable and interesting information. Well worth the price!

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

K5257JXronr, Sep 2026

Wow, simply wow!

Our experience exceeded all expectations. The stunning sites are almost indescribable. We are thankful for the gifts of sight and smell to have experienced this part of the world. Our guide, 'Rager Roger' enhanced the visit tremendously. His communication in advance of the tour was spot-on for meeting the bus. Even greater was the sincere passion he exuded for sharing knowledge of the areas we visited. Roger sprinkled in the right amount of trivia in a fun and engaging manner, as well. Finally, we were impressed with how he too care to ensure every single guest was included as he called on each of us, by name, during the tour.I couldn't recommend this excursion more highly.

New York City

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake from Banff Canmore Calgary

Ben_I, Sep 2026

A memorable Banff adventure!

Our Banff tour was an overall 9 out of 10 experience! The trip was well-organized, enjoyable, and a wonderful way to experience the breathtaking scenery of Banff.Our tour guide, Ahmed, was informative, friendly, and attentive throughout the trip. He made sure everyone was comfortable, well-informed, and taken care of. His knowledge and genuine care for the group made the experience even more enjoyable.Overall, it was a memorable trip, and I would definitely recommend this tour to others visiting Banff!

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Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

615jessiep, Sep 2026

Worth Every Dollar!

Tyler and Lewis were incredible hosts! Full of knowledge about the Banff region and generous with their time and expertise. Pick ups were on time, driving was very safe, and the yellow buses were easy to spot! The convenience of not having to park was 100% worth the price of the ticket, as it is crazy in terms of traffic.

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Phili_S, Sep 2026

An Incredible Day in the Canadian Rockies

The experience was absolutely incredible! Visiting Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff, and Surprise Corner made for such a beautiful and memorable day. The tour was the perfect length, the weather was wonderful, and the information shared throughout the day was interesting and informative. Our guide Bana kept us engaged without making the tour feel rushed or overloaded with information. It was a great balance of sightseeing, learning, and simply enjoying the scenery. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting the Canadian Rockies.

New York City

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Trip from Banff Calgary Canmore

C5147IOaprila, Sep 2026

Awesome tour by Steve

We were glad we booked this tour. The tour was great. Steve was a great tour guide. Everything went so smoothly and we were thoroughly entertained. We highly recommend this tour.

New York City

3 Day Banff Moraine Lake Louise Johnston Columbia Icefield Tour

Bighnaraj_D, Sep 2026

A Trip of a Lifetime !!!

We were on this 3 day trip from Calgary to Banff and back to Calgary every night. Each of the 3 days covered scenic destinations of the Banff National park and also exploring parts of Jasper and Yoho National Park en-route per itinerary of the trip. The views were Stunning, Picturesque and Exquisite !!! A big THANK YOU to our guide's SAMMY and ELIAN for providing context, history and background of the places we were visiting as well as making the trip fun and memorable !! Must say "If there is a Paradise on Earth - It is This. It is This. It is This !".

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Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Trip from Banff Calgary Canmore

Jerry_F, Sep 2026

Awesome ...everyone should put this on yhete bucket list !....would do again ! Lisa was grea !views were spectacular !!

That they should wear good shoes and be ready for all weather....and Lisa was special everyone should share pictures and send to friends ....!

New York City

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake from Banff Canmore Calgary

Parameswar_S, Sep 2026

It was a memorable trip...

It was a memorable trip with breathtaking views. The tour guide Ahmed from Westar was very helpful. Would like to come back and spend more time in and around Banff.

New York City

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Half Day Tour

Cathy_V, Sep 2026

View of a lifetime

Amazing experience, Boyd was an excellent tour guide and took any pictures of us as we wanted. Moraine Lake is absolutely breathtaking.

New York City

Lake Minnewanka Cruise

35annekab, Sep 2026

Fantastic

Fantastic cruise around the lake. Our guide Emma was incredibly knowledgeable and our boat driver Vic was fantastic. They do a moment where they turn off the engine in the middle of the lake so you can experience the quiet and this was beautiful.

New York City

Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

35annekab, Sep 2026

Well worth it

Just phenomenal views. Going to the glacier was very cool. You can only go on a small part for safety, but this is enough to experience the beauty.

New York City

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake shuttle 2.5hours each from Banff

228marcellem, Sep 2026

Great day

We had a wonderful day. Pick up was easy and the driver very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this. We originally booked another trip but felt that it wasn’t enough time at each lake. This one was perfect

New York City

Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

Jessica_C, Sep 2026

Good excursion

Not a ton of wildlife, but great sighting and ended with awesome Canadian Elk on the golf course. Guide, Tyler, was awesome!

Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Banff (Updated 2026)

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Banff Performance Ski Rental Including Delivery

Park Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting

Half Day Marble and Johnston Canyon Ice Walk Combo Tour

Moraine Lake Sunrise & Lake Louise Tour - from Canmore/Banff

Lake Louise and Emerald Lake Tour

Private Tour for up to 24 guests of Lake Louise and the Icefield Parkway

Banff Fishing on Lake Minnewanka

Lake Louise,Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon @ Banff,Canmore,Calgary

Banff: Moraine Lake,Lake Louise, Emerald Lake Johnston Canyon

Guided Tour in Banff National Park with Pickup in Banff/Canmore

Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Sunrise Serenity Tour

Luxury Private tour of Lake Louise & Moraine from Canmore/Banff

Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner

Banff/Canmore:Gondola,Hot Water Spring,Bow Fall,Iconic Lakes Tour

Banff: Private Premium Tailored 3 Parks Tour–Moraine, Lake Louise

Private Custom Banff Tour Moraine Lake Louise Icefild pkwy–10Spot

Ultimate Audio Tours: Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Teton & Banff

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sunset tour - from Canmore/Banff

Bestseller from Canmore/Banff: Lake Louise Adventure

Banff Shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise | 6 Hours Tour

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