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Listen to a nature guide through your smartphone as you hike to the incredible summit of Tunnel Mountain following the Tunnel Mountain Trail.
On this 4.3 km (return) tour, you'll hear about the famous Banff character Bill Peyto, Sleeping Buffalo, local plants and wildlife, and some Banff Park history.
Highlights include the views of the mighty Bow River, Sulphur Mountain, the Town of Banff, and more!
The tour also comes with a fun location-based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and guess the answer.
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, guide commentary will automatically play!
Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The nature tour starts and stops at the parking lot on Tunnel Mountain Drive in the Town of Banff, in Banff National Park, Alberta.
Itinerary
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Begin a rewarding climb through forested slopes toward sweeping views over Banff and the Bow Valley.
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2
Discover how a proposed railway tunnel gave Tunnel Mountain its English name, even though the tunnel was never built.
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Admire the Bow River’s turquoise water and learn how fine glacial sediment creates its striking colour.
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4
Look across the valley to Mount Rundle and the mineral-rich rock that colours its dramatic cliffs.
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5
Discover the larger-than-life story of legendary Rocky Mountain guide and outfitter Bill Peyto.
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6
Watch for colourful seasonal wildflowers growing along the mountain’s forested slopes.
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Discover the Stoney Nakoda connection to this mountain and why its profile is compared to a sleeping buffalo.
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Follow a trail enjoyed by generations of visitors, including members of the Royal Family.
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Hike within Canada’s first national park, renowned for its mountain landscapes and wildlife.
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Consider the Indigenous traditions connecting this guardian mountain’s buffalo-like form with the surrounding landscape.
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Learn about the animals of the Bow Valley, from elk and bighorn sheep to bears and smaller forest species.
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Capture the changing mountain scenery while keeping a safe distance from all wildlife.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Notice the unusually curved pines and the mountain conditions that can shape their growth.
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Admire the Bow River from above and discover the power of this cold mountain waterway.
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15
Pause for an expansive view toward Sulphur Mountain and the peaks surrounding Banff.
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Reach the summit for panoramic views over Banff, the Bow River and the surrounding peaks.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17
Walk among lodgepole pines, a defining tree species of Banff’s lower mountain forests.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Take in one of the trail’s memorable panoramas over the Bow Valley and surrounding mountains.
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Enjoy an elevated view over Banff’s rooftops, streets and dramatic mountain setting.
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20
Look across part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, recognized by UNESCO for their exceptional natural beauty.
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Discover how forests, waterways, wildlife and mountain terrain form an interconnected ecosystem.
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Finish your Tunnel Mountain hike with a final look at Banff and the Bow Valley.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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