Banff Wildlife Backroads and Scenic Tour

Explore with Banff's top-rated tour operator down backroads teeming with wildlife, plus our selection of Banff’s best viewpoints and secret spots.
Along the journey, you’ll be wowed by local tales and the fascinating history of Banff’s indigenous and European past as well as fun facts about our local wildlife, as we explore Banff’s backroads travelling through forests, mountain passes and wildlife corridors that bears, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, lynx, cougars, coyotes, foxes, deer and more call home.

Thanks to our small group and tour vehicle size, the access to areas of Banff that we have and our expert local guides insider knowledge, we see wildlife on 95% of our daily summer departures.

Meeting Point

Banff Train Station

327 Railway Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A1, Canada

*For hotel pick-up, please contact Radventures BEFORE booking your tickets.*
Please meet by the Canadian flag in front of the main Banff Train Station building.

Allow 5-10 minutes to walk from the free all day parking located at the north east end of the train station.

What's included:

• Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
• Dusk/sunset tour time to escape the crowds and maximize chances of seeing wildlife!
• Pick up and drop off at the Banff Train Station
• Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
• Complimentary hot chocolate, tea or coffee at a stunning viewpoint (winter only)
• Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
• Expert local guides

Not included:

• Pick up from Banff hotels (please contact Radventures BEFORE booking for availability)
• Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
• To inquire about adding the Banff Gondola please contact Radventures before booking
• Park Pass

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Banff National Park

Your expert local guide will tailor make the itinerary for each tour.
Every day, we connect with other tour operators and Banff locals to gather information about recent wildlife sightings and consider seasonal weather conditions & big bus tour company schedules to ensure that you're getting the best, most authentic experience without the crowds!

The destinations listed below are just some of the amazing stops you'll make on this tour.

Pass by without stopping

Mount Norquay Road

Mt Norquay Rd, Banff, AB, Canada

Ascend up Mount Norquay, the home of Banff's first ski resort and visit our favourite viewpoint showcasing the town of Banff and the big mountains that surround it.

15 minutes

Lake Minnewanka

Improvement District No.9, Distance from Banff:10 km and distance from Lake Louise:66 km, Banff

Keep your eyes peeled for bears, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, coyotes, foxes & other wildlife as we travel deep into Banff National Park to explore the deep blue glacially fed lakes of Lake Minnewanka & Two Jack Lake.

30 minutes

Hoodoos Trail

Buffalo Street, Surprise Corner Viewpoint parking lot, Banff, T0L

Take a short walk to one of Banff National Parks red chair destinations with epic views of the Hoodoo's and the Canadian Rockies as they sprawl across the Bow Valley

20 minutes

Surprise Corner

Buffalo St, , Banff, T1L 1A1

Gaze through the alpine forests up Tunnel Mountain through to a famous local hotel that resembles a castle in the sky!

15 minutes

Bow Falls

, , Banff

Visit the incredible Bow Falls, home to the famous scene from the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film "River of No Return".

15 minutes