11 Canyon Tours in Calgary Worth Booking

1.2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned van from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon, and Banff Avenue. Guides such as Sammy, Ivan, Jay, and Jackson add local facts and practical tips. Winter dates replace Moraine Lake with Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge.

“Great day! Sammy, our driver was amazing! He was knowledgeable and fun! We saw a lot of amazing sites and thanks to “ Sammy” the weather turned out to be perfect. Thanks for a wonderful experience.”

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2.Moraine Lake Louise Emerald Johnston Canyon Banff Yoho Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · from $61

Travel from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff with an English-speaking guide to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Johnston Canyon. Guides such as Jay, Greta, Ben, Tommy, and Storm are known for strong local stories, careful timing, and helpful lunch advice.

“Awesome way to see the best of this area- if we hadn’t taken the tour we would not have been allowed into Moraine Lake as it is closed to the public. Greta did a great job of being our guide. To be honest, we were concerned about being on a 10 hour tour after driving 4 days to get to Calgary BUT it was super comfortable and we saw amazing sites.”

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3.Banff Area & Johnston Canyon 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $81

You’ll spend 9 to 11 hours touring Banff’s main sights, with optional Sulphur Mountain Gondola tickets, free time on Banff Avenue, Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Guides such as Jessie, Sammy, Allen, and David have led recent departures. English is offered, though commentary may also be bilingual.

“It was a great day seeing Banff and exploring without having to drive ans with Allan narrating. Had an awesome time!”

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4.Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 7 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend 7 to 11 hours exploring Banff National Park with a guide, visiting Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, the Hoodoos, Banff town, and Johnston Canyon in warmer months. The Banff Gondola is optional, and guides such as Michael, Lisa, Steve, and Hao provide commentary in English, sometimes with Chinese translation.

“Excellent tour. Frank was really knowledgeable and shared information that was useful about the region as well as historical highlights. Great value.”

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5.Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise & Banff: Small-Group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $74

Travel from Calgary to Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, and Banff in a group of up to 12. Guides such as Teddy, Angel, and Marco add local stories, photo help, and clear timing. Crampons, park admission, water, transport, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“This experience was as the described. Angel was an excellent driver and guide. He was very clear in regards to the itinerary and what time everyone had to be back at each stop. He was very approachable and had a good sense of humour. Would highlight recommend this company”

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6.Banff Day Trip: Johnston Canyon, Fairmont Banff Springs, Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $107

Travel from Calgary to Banff National Park with an English and Chinese-speaking guide, then see Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Hoodoo’s Viewpoint, and Fairmont Banff Springs. The Banff Gondola is optional and costs extra. Guides such as Mike, Kelvin, Alston, and Selina have led this trip.

“Banff was the highlight of this tour for me, so when, in the end we only got 45minutes there, I was truly vexed. Having spent 2 hours at Lake Louise in torrential rain, an hour at Johnston canyon, over an hour at moraine Lake - all in the showers, it was dry when we arrived in Banff only to have 45 mins. Ruined the whole trip for me!”

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7.Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Banff Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff to Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, and Banff. Guides such as Chris, Jarrod, Tommy, and Edward provide local stories, photo help, and trail guidance. Expect a long day, shared transport, and seasonal itinerary changes.

“It doesn't stop off in bamff like I wanted but the lakes were very beautiful. Even though it rained until we left ,then the sun came out .”

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8.Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $62

Spend eight hours touring Banff National Park by air-conditioned bus, with a choice between the Banff Gondola and Upper Hot Springs, plus Cave and Basin, Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Banff town, and Johnston Canyon. Guides such as Louise, Peter, Tammy, and Isabel add history and humor.

“Wonderful excursion with Tammy. The attractions were spectacular. I would have taken a little more time in downtown Banff, but overall it was perfect.”

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9.Calgary/Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine & Johnston Canyon Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 30 reviews · from $51Best value

Ride from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff to three major Banff National Park sights, with about 1.5 hours at each stop. You’ll see Lake Louise, Lake Minnewanka, and Johnston Canyon, with guides such as Manni, Charles, or Neil providing the commentary when assigned.

“Not what I was expecting as I have had a tour trip before. It was soo soo sombre and the driver wasn’t as lively and exciting as I was expecting. There was no explanation of the different sites/views we came across either while on the road or at the stops. He just let us go and figure it out. To top it off, I didn’t think we would not have an actual STOP AND TOUR of Banff city. Our only stop at Banff was to pick up /drop off some people and off we went. I understand the driver wasn’t trying to stick with the time but I think he…”

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10.Banff Gondola Lake Minnewanka Johnston canyon and Banff Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about 10 hours touring Banff National Park in a small shared vehicle, with pickup in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. You’ll see frozen Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and Banff town, then ride the Banff Gondola at your own cost. Guides such as Dicky, Chris, William, and Guru are known for helping with photos and timing.

“The Gondola may have been the single most mind blowing experience we've ever had on a tour. Seeing a rainbow from the observatory as opposed to from below at ground level was a truly religious experience (and I'm not a religious person).”

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11.Day Tour to Banff Gondola Johnston Canyon Hiking Cave Basin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $61

Travel from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff with a local guide such as Jay, Peter, or Mai. Visit Bow Falls, Banff Avenue, Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka, and Surprise Corner, then choose the Banff Gondola, Upper Hot Springs, or Cave and Basin for an extra fee.

“A really fun trip with lots of time at each of the spots. Our guide Jay was great and was able to answer lots of questions.”

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