The 13 Best Canmore National Park Tours

1.Moraine Lake & Louise – Morning or Sunset Tour from Banff/Canmore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $111Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned 14-passenger van to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with local guides such as Dave, Denise, Corey, and Ronnie. Morning tours allow 1.5 hours at each lake, while sunset tours offer cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, plus wildlife-viewing opportunities.

“Pickup was on time and our guide Corey was great! Spending 1.5 hours at each lake was ideal. Most tours were only 1 hour each and that would’ve been too rushed.”

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2.Moraine Lake Sunrise(2.5hrs)&Lake Louise(2hrs) from Canmore/Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $138

Start before dawn for Moraine Lake’s Rockpile and a spectacular sunrise, then spend two hours at Lake Louise. Into the Wild Tours provides transport, blankets, headlamps, hot drinks, hiking poles, and local guidance in groups of up to 13. Guides may include Hannah, Justin, Jana, Chris, or Sebastian.

“The tour was amazing. Yes, it’s worth the early wake up. Pablo was a great guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. The tour included everything we needed to ensure we had the best experience from pads and blankets to warm drinks. The views were something you have to experience to truly understand. Highly recommend.”

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3.From Canmore/Banff: Moraine Lake Sunrise & Lake Louise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $142

Leave Canmore or Banff before dawn for Moraine Lake sunrise, then spend two hours at Lake Louise. Your guide, such as Hannah, Joel, or Sebastian, handles the drive, shares local stories, suggests quieter viewpoints, and supplies hot drinks, blankets, headlamps, and sitting pads.

“Denny was the perfect guide. It was a rainy morning and she got us safely there. The coffee was delicious. One of most favorite tours!!”

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4.Moraine Lake & Louise & Banff Day Tour From Calgary-Canmore-Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Travel from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff with Grizzly Banff Tours to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake or Johnston Canyon, Banff, Surprise Corner, and Bow Falls. Expect an English-speaking guide, a group of up to 14, photo stops, and about 8 to 10 hours on the road.

“Our guide Mark was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and very friendly! It was a laid back day which was perfect. Seeing Johnson Canyon falls was just amazing!”

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5.Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise– Hike, Canoe or Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $156

Visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in a 14-passenger van from Banff, Canmore, or Harvie Heights. Choose more time at either lake, then hike, rent a canoe, or enjoy the views. Guides such as Corey, Yannick, Lenka, and Radek are known for useful local tips and relaxed service.

“Bring snacks and water! We enjoyed both places, but Lake Moraine was more beautiful of the two. Corey was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions.”

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6.Sunset at Moraine Lake & Stargazing Tour from Canmore/Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $97

Travel from Canmore or Banff to Moraine Lake for sunset, a short lakeshore walk, and stargazing beneath the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Guides such as Laura, Tobias, and Sebastian provide local stories, photography help, hot drinks, headlamps, binoculars, and telescopes in a group of no more than 13.

“OMG!! Incredible experience!!! Tobias kept the 11 of us throughly entertained with knowledge and great stories. Taylor made me feel safe climbing up the “ rock pile”( actually stone stairs), Had hiking sticks to use. Unforgettable experience. Very well organized. Showed me how to capture the Milky Way, had several tripods. Taylor was very patient and kind. Moraine Lake at dusk all tourist gone for day, the best.”

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7.Lake Louise,Emerald & Johnston Canyon+5More

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 12h 30m · from $189

Spend 750 minutes visiting nine Rocky Mountain sights from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. Guides such as Bally, Armaan, and Inder combine local stories, flexible photo stops, and multilingual service, with Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Johnston Canyon, Banff, and two professional digital photos included.

“Wow what an experience, Bally was amazing, professional, very informative though out the day. Would highly recommend this experience as we saw and visited many places on and off the beaten track. It was an absolute pleasure to spend time with this guide 10/10. Thank you”

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8.Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Minnewanka Cruise & Banff Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $76

Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Lake Minnewanka, Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, and Banff. Guides such as Jazz, Inder, Sonny, and Daler lead the day. Gondola and cruise tickets cost extra, and the route may change with weather or traffic.

“Our original trip was changed last minute due to not enough people for the Louise but they were very kind and offered me an alternative tour which was amazing in the end, this included the gondola and more. Our tour guide was great very kinda and knowledgeable with Banff, I cannot think of his name right now but he was perfect for our trip. Highly recommend this tour”

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9.Discover 9 Iconic Banff Sights in a Day! with extra Comfort-12pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend 10 to 12 hours visiting Banff’s biggest sights, from Lake Louise and Moraine Lake to Johnston Canyon and Bow Falls. Guides such as Vishal, Rahul, Ankit, and V have been praised for local insight, flexible planning, and photo help. Moraine Lake is replaced by Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge in winter.

“This was the best way to see all of the top sights in Banff! Our tour guide and driver Ankit was amazing and brought a fun atmosphere to the long day.”

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10.Full Day Private Tour Banff/Yoho Customized Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private guide from Journey to Banff Tours, visiting Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, and Banff viewpoints. Guides such as Jug, Yug, and Kam adjust the pace, with Gujarati and Hindi guiding available by request.

“Excellent tour with Kam, Thank you so much for a wonderful day in Yoho National Park. Kam was professional, friendly and courteous. He hiked along with us and was flexible with the schedule. Highly recommend touring with this company. It is the best way to see Banff & Yoho National Parks when traveling.”

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11.Canmore: Wilderness & Wildlife Tour – 2hr Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Set out from the Canmore Recreation Centre for an approximately three-hour walk through Rocky Mountain wilderness. Guides such as Ewan, Euan, Jacob, and Jake explain local wildlife, forests, scenery, and history. Expect a small group of up to 12, with wildlife signs more likely than guaranteed sightings.

“Our family enjoyed a lovely walking tour around Canmore trails with Euan. He was super easygoing and knowledgeable, and everyone had a fabulous time. Thanks Euan!”

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12.Explore 9 Iconic Banff Spots in 1 Epic Day!(Pax 12/Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 11 hours · from $145

Spend 11 hours touring Banff and Yoho in a small group of up to 12. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Rahul, Ankit, Vishal, Andy, or Naveen, handles the driving, parking, photo stops, and local stories while you visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Peyto Lake, Johnston Canyon, and more.

“It was such a wonderful experience. Every place was better than the previous one. Our guide Vishal 'V' made the day more memorable. Very knowledgeable guide and so down to earth. Always there to take the photos and kept asking throughout the day that if everyone is enjoying and if anyone needs water or any break. 💯 Recommended to anyone who is looking to enjoy Canadian Rockies while sitting back relax and not worrying about the drive or parking situation. Absolutely worth every penny 💯”

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13.Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Lake & Banff Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 hours · from $72

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking local guide such as Inder, Jas, or Daler, visiting Lake Louise, seasonal Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Johnston Canyon, Banff, and the Banff Gondola. Pickup is available in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff, with transport, park entry, and water included.

“Guide was knowledgeable, polite and very cooperative. Showed and explained every interesting sites, maintaining time. Made all the participants happy”

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