Banff Townsite Self-Guided Driving Tour

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Your tour begins in the heart of the Banff Townsite. From there, you'll meander along the Bow River towards the mighty Bow Falls, a natural spectacle you won’t want to miss.Next, you'll head towards the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, also known as the "Castle in the Rockies." Learn about its rich history, spanning over a century, and how it became a symbol of Banff National Park.From there, take a leisurely drive against the stunning backdrop of Cascade Mountain before reaching the shores of Lake Minnewanka. Here, you’ll uncover legends of this lake, both ancient and contemporary.Next, pass the abandoned mining site of Bankhead while you make your way toward Mount Norquay. Finally, you’ll drive up a gorgeous mountain road to the Mount Norquay Lookout, where hiking trails and dining options await you. Your tour concludes here.

Highlights

Discover Banff's hot springs, mountains views, and lush wilderness
Experience roaring waterfalls and soaring vistas
Learn about Indigenous cultures and their historical significance in the region
Hear about the intriguing history of the Banff Springs Hotel
Ascend Mount Norquay and see the whole landscape from on high

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Activity package

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Facilities

Free cancellation

mobile

3 hours

Available in English

What's included

Audio-guided tour
Downloadable APP
Digital guidebook

Not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Transportation

Where you'll meet

The self-guided tour starts in the heart of the Banff Townsite.

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ACTION TOUR GUIDE

Important information

Know in advance: * This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one * Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person * After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site * Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps * The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere * Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms * **New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want** * This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket * The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service