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Highway 40 isn't on the regular Banff tour map. It's a quiet road south of the park where the Rockies open into wildlife corridors, traffic thins to almost nothing, and bears, elk, and bighorn move freely through their territory. As golden hour settles in, your specialist guide takes you exactly where the animals are.
Over 4 hours, you'll cover the pullouts and meadows your guide has spent seasons learning — the places that consistently produce sightings when the light turns warm. Hotel pickup from Banff and Canmore is included, along with hot drinks and snacks from the Banff bakery.
Your guide is trained in wildlife safety, ethical viewing distances, and Parks Canada protocols. Bring warm layers — temperatures drop fast after sunset. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. All ages welcome.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Look for a white Ford Transit Passenger van with a horizon logo on the side.
Itinerary
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Banff National Park (Pass by)
Canada's first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, framing the start of your tour from your Banff or Canmore hotel pickup.
Admission ticket free -
Bow Valley Provincial Park (Pass by)
The wide glacial valley between Banff and Canmore, with the Bow River winding beneath towering Rocky Mountain peaks.
Admission ticket free -
Kananaskis Country (Pass by)
Alberta's quieter mountain park system south of Banff — 4,000+ square kilometres of wildlife corridors with a fraction of the crowds.
Admission ticket free -
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A signature pullout zone along Highway 40 with sweeping views of Mount Kidd, frequent bighorn activity on the ridges, and elk in the meadows.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Alberta's largest provincial park and one of the southern Rockies' best wildlife habitats — bears feed at the treeline, bighorn move on the slopes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
- This experience 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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