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

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Peyto Lake, Bow Lake Lake Louise Moraine Lake Half Day Tour

Explore the stunning highlights of the Canadian Rockies with visits to iconic lakes and glaciers. Discover the turquoise beauty of Lake Louise and the scenic...

5 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Jasper National Park 2-Day Tour: Maligne Lake & Columbia Icefield

****No Hidden Fee Departure**** Explore the largest national park in the Rockies. Climb on board an all-terrain Ice Explorer and head on to the surface...

2 days

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2 Day Moraine Lake Louise Johnston Canyon Gondola Hot Springs

Discover a 2-day adventure through the stunning landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, featuring its top attractions: - Lake Lousie - Moraine Lake (Winter: Marble Canyon...

2 days • Free Cancellation

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Yoho National Park: Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls

Explore two of Yoho National Park’s most breathtaking highlights: Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls. Begin your journey at the serene Emerald Lake, famous for its...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Banff National Park Tour with a Small Group

Join a day-long (approximately 11 hours) tour through the Majestic Canadian Rockies! Explore the breathtaking and inspiring scenery that Alberta has to offer. From the...

11 hours • Hotel pickup offered

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Moraine Lake Sunrise: Premium Tour from Canmore & Banff

Languages on request: FR, ES, NL, CN, YUE, JA, MIN, HI, PA #1 Tour from Canmore/Banff: Experience the magic of the Canadian Rockies on an...

6 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Banff's Sips & Sweets Evening Food Tour

Unwind after dinner with a decadent sampling of some of Canada’s finest treats and sweets. Sip on a rich Canadian wine, savour locally crafted delights,...

2 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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Calgary & Banff to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake | Shared Shuttle

Experience the best of the Canadian Rockies in one unforgettable day. Visit the world-famous Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, explore the waterfalls and canyon trails...

7 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation

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Banff Gondola Hot spring and Lake Louise day tour

Marvel at the turquoise beauty of Lake Louise, take in the serenity of Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake, and capture postcard-perfect photos from Surprise...

10 hours • Free Cancellation

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4-Hour Lake Louise Tour from Banff and Canmore

Start your day with ease and convenience, with pickups beginning from Canmore or Banff. From the moment you step into our comfortable, spacious vehicle, your...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Transformative Winter Experiences in the Canadian Rockies

Experience winter through a private transformative journey in the breathtaking winter landscapes of Banff and Kananaskis. This private guided experience offers immersive winter adventures, intentional...

12 hours • Free Cancellation

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Banff: Lake Louise Sunrise, Wildlife & Johnston Canyon

Watch the sunrise at Lake Louise, explore Bow Falls, search for wildlife near Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka, and walk Johnston Canyon on a...

10 hours • Free Cancellation

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Private Lake Louise, Yoho and Marble Canyon - From Banff/Canmore

THE EXPERIENCE: Explore the stunning landscapes of Alberta & British Columbia, visiting some of the most iconic natural wonders in the national parks of Banff,...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Classic Banff Lake Louise Johnston Canyon and Emerald Lake Tour

Explore the majestic Canadian Rockies on the Classic Banff and Lake Louise Explorer tour. This full-day adventure showcases stunning mountain landscapes and the iconic turquoise...

10 to 12 hours • Free Cancellation

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5 Lakes Tour Louise and Moraine Emerald Peyto Takakkaw Falls

Discover the stunning landscapes of the Canadian Rockies on a tour that showcases 5 of its most iconic lakes. Experience the vibrant turquoise waters of...

8 to 11 hours • Free Cancellation

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Lake Louise Moraine Lake and Castle Morning Tour

Unlike standard round-trip sightseeing tours, this one-way experience is designed for travelers moving from Calgary to Banff while still visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake....

6 hours • Free Cancellation

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Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Half-Day Shuttle from Banff/Canmore

See two of Banff National Park's most iconic glacial lakes on a convenient half-day journey from Banff or Canmore. Spend 75 minutes each at Lake...

4 to 5 hours • 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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Rock Climbing Adventure in Banff: Beginner

The Rock Experience program is designed to offer a unique rock climbing experience to people of all abilities. Our guides are incredible instructors, skilled climbers,...

7 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!

New York City

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.

New York City

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 !".

New York City

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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Peyto Lake, Bow Lake Lake Louise Moraine Lake Half Day Tour

Jasper National Park 2-Day Tour: Maligne Lake & Columbia Icefield

2 Day Moraine Lake Louise Johnston Canyon Gondola Hot Springs

Yoho National Park: Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls

Banff National Park Tour with a Small Group

Moraine Lake Sunrise: Premium Tour from Canmore & Banff

Banff's Sips & Sweets Evening Food Tour

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

Calgary & Banff to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake | Shared Shuttle

Banff Gondola Hot spring and Lake Louise day tour

4-Hour Lake Louise Tour from Banff and Canmore

Transformative Winter Experiences in the Canadian Rockies

Banff: Lake Louise Sunrise, Wildlife & Johnston Canyon

Private Lake Louise, Yoho and Marble Canyon - From Banff/Canmore

Classic Banff Lake Louise Johnston Canyon and Emerald Lake Tour

5 Lakes Tour Louise and Moraine Emerald Peyto Takakkaw Falls

Lake Louise Moraine Lake and Castle Morning Tour

Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Half-Day Shuttle from Banff/Canmore

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

Rock Climbing Adventure in Banff: Beginner

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