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Follow the Trans-Canada Highway between Lake Louise and Calgary through Banff, Canmore and the Bow Valley. Allow about 2 hours for the roughly 190 km drive, plus any optional stops. This self-guided smartphone tour has 25 mapped itinerary entries and 45+ GPS-triggered Tripvia stories about peaks, wildlife, mountain towns and local history, including Mount Rundle, Castle Mountain and the Bow River.
Start at either end and drive at your own pace in your own vehicle. Download before departure for offline audio and a live GPS route map; pause and resume whenever you like. There is no in-person guide. Banff park admission and optional attraction entry are separate. Moraine Lake is a referenced attraction, not a drive-by stop: its road is closed to personal vehicles and shuttle access must be arranged separately.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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Alberta (Pass by)
Follow the Trans-Canada Highway between Lake Louise and Calgary as Rocky Mountain scenery gives way to foothills and city views.
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Banff Upper Hot Springs (Pass by)
Hear about Banff Upper Hot Springs; a separate visit requires a detour and paid admission.
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Calgary Stampede (Pass by)
Discover the Calgary Stampede’s western traditions as the route approaches the city.
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Kananaskis Country (Pass by)
Enjoy views toward Kananaskis Country, a mountain wilderness beyond the main highway.
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Exshaw (Pass by)
Pass Exshaw, a Bow Valley community with a long industrial and mountain history.
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Canmore (Pass by)
Travel past Canmore beneath the peaks of the Bow Valley.
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Mount Rundle (Pass by)
Watch for Mount Rundle’s unmistakable sloping ridge near Banff and Canmore.
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See Castle Mountain’s fortress-like cliffs above the Trans-Canada Highway.
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Kananaskis Village (Pass by)
Hear about Kananaskis Village on an optional detour south of the highway.
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The Fortress (Pass by)
Spot the rugged Fortress mountain in Kananaskis Country from a distance.
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Banff National Park (Pass by)
Drive through Banff National Park, where mountain scenery and wildlife shape the journey.
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Bow Valley Provincial Park (Pass by)
Pass near Bow Valley Provincial Park, a foothill gateway to the Rockies.
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Canmore Museum (Pass by)
Discover Canmore Museum’s local history; an optional visit depends on opening hours and admission.
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Dead Man's Flats (Pass by)
Pass Dead Man’s Flats and hear the story behind its memorable name.
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Ghost Lake (Pass by)
Hear about Ghost Lake east of the Rockies, beyond the main Trans-Canada route.
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Kootenay National Park (Pass by)
Learn about Kootenay National Park across the Continental Divide on a separate route.
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Moraine Lake (Pass by)
Hear about Moraine Lake’s dramatic setting; personal vehicles cannot use Moraine Lake Road, and shuttle access is separate.
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Banff (Pass by)
Explore Banff’s mountain-town story from the highway; a town visit is optional.
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Tunnel Mountain (Pass by)
See Tunnel Mountain above Banff and hear how the mountain received its misleading name.
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Three Sisters (Pass by)
Spot the Three Sisters peaks rising above Canmore.
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Nakiska Ski Area (Pass by)
Hear about Nakiska Ski Area in Kananaskis, an optional detour south of the highway.
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Copper Mountain (Pass by)
Watch for Copper Mountain’s rugged profile along the Bow Valley.
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Cascade Mountain (Pass by)
See Cascade Mountain rising above Banff’s townsite.
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Bow River (Pass by)
Follow the Bow River through the mountain valleys and toward Calgary.
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Mount Norquay (Pass by)
Look toward Mount Norquay, Banff’s nearby ski hill; resort access is separate.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Self-guided drive in your own vehicle; most stories are heard outdoors or as pass-bys. Optional walks, lakeshores and attraction interiors have variable access and surfaces. The full route is not practical by public transportation, though separate shuttle service is required to visit Moraine Lake. The audio tour can still be completed when nearby buildings are closed. Check mountain road, weather and seasonal attraction conditions before travel.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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