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15 Best Banff Wildlife Tours

The wildlife drives: elk, bighorn and the occasional grizzly along the valley roads at dusk, found by guides who track the sightings daily. Bring the long lens; the animals set the distance.

1.Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

Discover Banff’s stunning lakes, mountain vistas, and wildlife with this small-group tour. Ideal for nature lovers seeking authentic, guided experiences.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Our tour guide Lubo was great! We saw so much wildlife! he brought us to a variety of locations that I would not have known where to start. He was also very knowledgeable about the history of Banff, as well as geographical and historical facts…”

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2.Banff: Evening Wildlife Safari Guided Tour

Experience Banff's wildlife at dusk on a guided 2-hour safari with expert guides, scenic views, and chances to see elk, deer, and more in their natural habitat.

★ 3.9

“This tour was great! Our tour guide was Lucy and she was spectacular!! She had incredible knowledge of the area and tied in each story/information to the area we were driving through. It was neat to learn so much we hadn’t known about Banff and…”

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4.Year Round Tour: Banff and its Wildlife

Discover Banff’s natural wonders and historic landmarks on this 3-hour guided tour, perfect for wildlife sightings, scenic views, and local stories.

★ 4.5

“Hosted by Tim on our tour. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and a brilliant guide. Saw 2 types of deer, elk, canada geese and a chipmunk and Tim would always try and get us as close as possible, within reason. Always ready to answer our questions…”

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6.Banff: Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour

Experience Banff’s wildlife on a 1.5-hour guided canoe tour along the Bow River. Perfect for families, nature lovers, and those seeking peaceful mountain views.

★ 4.7

“Loved the whole experience. One thing I would suggest for the guide to do is ask everyone to be quiet more often. Just have “moments of silence”. It was a big bucket list item for me and I was at the very front (loved that)…”

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7.Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Sunset & Wildlife Adventure

Discover the stunning Banff area with this 5-hour Moraine Lake, Lake Louise sunset, and wildlife tour, led by friendly guides and packed with breathtaking views.

★ 5.0

“Guide was fun and very knowledgeable. Great tour with information provided by Taylor. Helpful and very nice guy. The lakes were both awesome and the entire tour was enjoyable and comfortable.”

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8.Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park

Experience Banff's wildlife from a canoe on the Bow River, with expert guides, stunning scenery, and accessible nature viewing—ideal for all skill levels.

★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful tour! The views were incredible and our guide, Nieve (spelling?), was fantastic! She gave us lots of local history facts and made every effort to make the trip as individual as possible. I would definitely book this trip again a the…”

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9.Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls & Banff Backroads Wildlife Tour

Discover Johnston Canyon's stunning frozen waterfalls with expert guides on this winter tour, including wildlife sightings, scenic backroads, and cozy hot drinks for a perfect Banff experience.

★ 5.0

“Amazing tour- Michael F was super friendly and so knowledgable, he filled the journey to and from with loads of interesting facts and information, likewise throughout the tour of the canyon- not only was it full of amazing sights- we learned so much too! Thoroughly…”

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10.Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour

Experience Banff's wildlife from a unique vantage point on a guided canoe trip along the Bow River, combining scenic views, wildlife spotting, and expert insights for an authentic adventure.

★ 4.5

“We didn’t see a lot of wild life, couple of beavers. But our guide, Bree was so knowledgeable about the area, and the views from actually being on the Bow river were spectacular! Well worth the trip.”

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11.Guided Tour to Banff Highlights & Wildlife With Gondola Admission

Discover Banff's top sights and wildlife with a guided tour featuring stunning viewpoints, a gondola ride, and insider stories—all in a small group setting.

★ 5.0

“We had an awesome time with our fantastic and very knowledgeable guide Charlie. Highly recommend the tour and the climb to the top of the gondola ride”

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13.Canmore/Banff: Explore Banff & Wildlife

Discover Banff’s stunning scenery and wildlife with this 4-hour guided tour. Perfect for outdoor lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and photography fans.

★ 4.5

“Phoebe was an excellent guide during our wildlife tour. We saw mule deer, big horn sheep, and elk, some were with their babies. Also stopped at some amazing sights too. Well worth the price.”

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15.Calgary:Moraine Lake Sunrise & Lake Louise & Wildlife Safari

Discover the stunning beauty of the Canadian Rockies with this small-group tour visiting Moraine Lake at sunrise, Lake Louise, and wildlife safaris, all from Calgary or Banff.

“The Moraine Lake Sunrise, Lake Louise & Wildlife Safari tour was incredible! Watching the sunrise over Moraine Lake was magical and so peaceful. Lake Louise was stunning, and the wildlife safari was a fun bonus — we even spotted some animals along the way. The…”

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