4WD Tour from Calgary to Bow Lake Banff
Banff, Canada
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Product ID: 5912
10 hours
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Offered in: EnglishDiscover the uniquely striking scenery of the Canadian Rockies, be prepared for the breath-taking beauty of the lakes, especially the stunning turquoise color of Peyto Lake. Departing early in the morning from Calgary, you can relax in the air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy the scenes along the road trip leaving the driving and the tour guiding to us.
The knowledgeable and friendly bilingual guides will be sure to take you to the most iconic attractions in this tour giving you a truly authentic and immersive experience.
Don’t hesitate to book your tour today before the Peyto lake close for the season and get ready for an unforgettable experience exploring the best of this stunning region.
Last minute booking available. Full Refund Available up to 24 Hours before tour.
- Air conditioned vehicle
- bottle water on road
- Meals are not included
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area, an IHG Hotel, 2373 Banff Trail NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4L2, Canada
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area, an IHG Hotel 2373 Banff Trail NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4L2, Canada Departure Time 07:15AM. Please wait at the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Johnston Canyon
Johnston Creek originates north of Castle Mountain in a glacial valley southwest of Badger Pass The creek flows through a gorge known as Johnston Canyon. As Johnston Creek approaches the Bow River, it flows through a large canyon formed by erosion over thousands of years. The creek has cut through the limestone rock to form sheer canyon walls, as well as waterfalls, tunnels, and pools.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Castle Mountain is a mountain located within Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, approximately halfway between Banff and Lake Louise. The mountain was named in 1858 by James Hector for its castle-like appearance
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a glacial lake within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is named after the Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and the wife of the Marquess of Lorne, who was the Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883. The turquoise colour of the water comes from rock flour carried into the lake by melt-water from the glaciers that overlook the lake. The lake has a surface of 0.8 km² and is drained through the 3 km long Louise Creek into the Bow River.
Duration: 1 hour
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Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake is a stunning glacially-fed lake located in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, within Banff National Park, Known for its striking turquoise-blue waters
Duration: 1 hour
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Lake Louise Visitor Information Centre
The village of Lake Louise is the highest mini town with an elevation of 1,661 m. Take some free time here to have your lunch, browse the stores and the visitor center surrounding the mini square. Regain some energy for the next two lakes of the tour.
Duration: 1 hour
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Crowfoot Glacier
Early explorers named the glacier Crowfoot because its three sections of ice looked like a crow’s foot on the mountain. While one of the three “toes” has now receded and disappeared, the glacier is no less spectacular. The Crowfoot Glacier sits above Bow Lake, providing stunning photo opportunities for those traveling the Icefields Parkway. The spectacular Crowfoot Glacier can be viewed from a lookout point on the world-famous Icefields Parkway about 34 km (21 mi) north of Lake Louise. Attached to the northeastern side of Crowfoot Mountain, overlooking Bow Lake, the glacier's runoff feeds into the Bow River, which flows from Banff National Park through the City of Calgary to the Alberta prairies.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The lake itself is near the Icefields Parkway. It was named for Bill Peyto, an early trail guide and trapper in the Banff area. The lake is formed in a valley of the Waputik Range, between Caldron Peak, Peyto Peak and Mount Jimmy Simpson, at an elevation of 1,860 m (6,100 ft). During the summer, significant amounts of glacial rock flour flow into the lake from a nearby glacier, and these suspended rock particles are what give the lake a unique bright, turquoise colour. Because of its bright colour, photos of the lake often appear in illustrated books,and the area around the lake is a popular sightseeing spot. The lake is best seen from Bow Summit, the highest point on the Icefields Parkway. The lake is fed by Peyto Creek, which drains water from Caldron Lake and Peyto Glacier (part of the Wapta Icefield). Peyto Lake is the origin of the Mistaya River, which heads northwest from the lake's outflow.
Duration: 45 minutes
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Herbert Lake
The Herbert Lake has the lake and snow-capped mountain views are stunning. There is an awesome and far less-traveled trail with great mountain views. This trail starts off in the parking area of Herbert Lake. The exact trailhead can be hard to find, in fact, so it is recommended to download the offline maps to make sure you stay on the route. The trail is extremely well-defined and easy to follow once past the trailhead. There are a few ups and downs but nothing crazy. The trail offers multiple viewpoints of the lake, and even passes right alongside the lake for the majority of the trail.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Bow Lake
Bow Lake is one of the many lakes that line the Icefields Parkway and a popular stop for visitors to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It’s no secret that the Canadian Rockies are not short of spectacular vistas and lakes. Bow Lake is one of our top recommendations for a stop to stretch the legs on the Icefields Parkway. A short walk along the lakeshore trail is a family-friendly hike, or you can enjoy longer hikes around Bow Lake for a more complete day. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you don’t miss Bow Lake.
Duration: 30 minutes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No pets allowed.
- Traveler must prepare their own infants car seats
- Travel time included in Tour Duration
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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