Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town
Before you book
- Pickup and drop-off at Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown, 2801 Bow Valley Trail in Canmore or the Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa. The national park pass, guide and water are included; meals, tips, GST and insurance are not. Lunch is a 45-minute break in Lake Louise village, and in Yoho the tour stops 45 minutes at Emerald Lake and 20 minutes at the Natural Bridge.
- Moraine Lake is on the tour from 1 June to 12 October, the season Parks Canada gave tour vehicles in 2026 (the road is closed to private cars all year); from 13 October to 31 May the listing visits Banff town instead.
- Johnston Canyon: from 13 October 2026 Parks Canada closes the canyon trail to the Lower Falls and the Upper Falls lower viewpoint, with the P1 lot and washrooms, for rock-slope work, and has published no reopening date. The listing does not say what replaces it.
- Not suitable for people with altitude sickness or over 95; pets, smoking and alcohol are not allowed. Cancellation, as listed: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.”
About This Experience
A full-day guided tour with pickup in Calgary, Canmore or Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake until 12 October (Banff town after that), Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge in Yoho, and Johnston Canyon.
Highlights
- Emerald Lake features vivid green waters, alpine peaks, in Yoho National Park.
- Lake Louise stuns with turquoise waters, glacier views, and mountains.
What's Included
- ✓ Pickup and drop-off in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff
- ✓ Roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned van, bus, or coach
- ✓ National Park Pass
- ✓ Local guide
- ✓ Access to Moraine Lake
- ✓ Access to Lake Louise
- ✓ Access to Emerald Lake
- ✓ Complimentary drinking water
- ✓ Sightseeing and photography stops
Not Included
- Tips
- Meals
- GST
- Insurance
Good to Know
- Your lunch break will be at the Lake Louise Information Centre, where several restaurants and cafés are available for lunch, snacks, and refreshments. Additionally, the tour will make extra stops for sightseeing, allowing ample opportunities for photography and wildlife photography.
- Visit Moraine Lake from June 1 to October 12. For tours between October 13 to May 31, the alternative attraction is Banff Avenue so the tour will explore Banff town in winter when Moraine lake is closed.
