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CALGARY TRAVEL GUIDE

15 Best Wildlife Tours Near Calgary

The mountain days worth the early start.

The 15 most popular wildlife tours near Calgary. The mountain days worth the early start, with prices, run times and who runs each one.

15 Best Wildlife Tours Near Calgary

Banff and its Wildlife - Year Round Tour - Pickup, timing, and how to avoid the classic I’m-late problem
Banff, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wildlife, Wildlife & Bear Watching Tours

Banff and its Wildlife – Year Round Tour

3.Banff and its Wildlife – Year Round Tour

Banff morning wildlife-and-sights tour with hotel pickup, quick stops at Lake Minnewanka and Bow Falls, plus wildlife-spotting chances.

★ 4.5

“Very short tour that did not stop at the points listed on the itinerary including lake Minneawaka. Tour felt rushed and spent too long at hoodoos and sunrise corner. Expensive for what it was like. No water available which stated on the brochure.”

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Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Sunset & Wildlife Adventure - Moraine Lake at Golden Hour: Your Included Time and Photo Moments
Banff, Evening Experiences, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tours, Sunrise, Sunset & Stargazing Tours, Tour Reviews, Wildlife, Wildlife & Bear Watching Tours

Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Sunset & Wildlife Adventure

Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park - The big-canoe setup: why this works for beginners
Banff, Banff National Park Tours, Big Canoe Tours, Canoes & Kayaks, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wildlife, Wildlife & Bear Watching Tours

Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park

7.Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park

Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a guided big canoe for wildlife spotting, calm scenery, and easy teamwork in 1.5 hours, starting at Banff Canoe Club.

★ 5.0

“John, our guide, knew the history and fauna associated with the Bow River and told us many interesting stories along the way. The views from the water are breathtaking!”

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Canmore: Wilderness & Wildlife Tour - 2hr Walk - How the “2-hour walk” becomes about 3 hours
Canmore, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Wildlife, Wildlife & Bear Watching Tours

Canmore: Wilderness & Wildlife Tour – 2hr Walk

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

Small-group Canmore wilderness walk with park entry included, wildlife signs, and friendly guidance through ancient forest and mountain country.

★ 5.0

“Jake is a great guide- very knowledgeable and extremely attentive to the needs of a diversified group - plus he is quite an entertaining guy. Totally recommend doing this tour.”

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Wilderness and Wildlife Hiking Tour - 3hr Hike - Quiet trails and wildlife-smart routing (what you’ll actually do)
Canmore, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wildlife, Wildlife & Bear Watching Tours

Wilderness and Wildlife Hiking Tour – 3hr Hike

9.Wilderness and Wildlife Hiking Tour – 3hr Hike

Guided 3-hour hike from Canmore into quieter Kananaskis Park trails, with wildlife spotting, wildflowers, and flexible route choices.

★ 5.0

“Jacob was an excellent guide who captured our interest with his expertise and stories. We thoroughly enjoyed the scenery, and definitely felt like we were on trails less travelled. Although we didn’t see any wildlife, Jacob pointed out many visible signs of bear or cougar activity.”

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PRIVATE Wilderness and Wildlife Walking Tour - 3hrs - Wildlife-first planning: how annual reports shape your hike
Canmore, National Parks, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Wildlife, Wildlife & Bear Watching Tours

PRIVATE Wilderness and Wildlife Walking Tour – 3hrs

10.PRIVATE Wilderness and Wildlife Walking Tour – 3hrs

Private 3-hour wildlife walk from Canmore. Off-tour forest time, bear-spray safety, park passes, and Jacob’s nature-and-history guiding.

★ 4.9

“Jacob our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife that lives there. His extensive background in history made for a really interesting trip. He took us to some very unique trails and areas, we were very happy with the walk and the things we learnt along the way”

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Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour - Price and Group Size: What $69.59 Buys You
Banff, Big Canoe Tours, Canoes & Kayaks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wildlife, Wildlife & Bear Watching Tours

Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour

11.Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour

Guided Big Canoe tour on Banff’s Bow River for wildlife, local stories, and photo-ready scenery, departing from Banff Canoe Club.

★ 4.5

“The guides were excellent. Friendly and very helpful. Ethan was our guide and he was very knowledgeable. We saw a beaver by its den. The evening tour was the perfect time to go. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Explore Banff + Wildlife - The comfort and flow: pickup, timing, and a max of 13
Banff National Park Tours, Canmore, Tour Reviews, Wildlife, Wildlife & Bear Watching Tours

Explore Banff + Wildlife

12.Explore Banff + Wildlife

A 3–4 hour Banff wildlife drive with free scenic stops at Bow Falls, Two Jack Lake, Minnewanka, and viewpoints, led by a licensed guide.

★ 5.0

“We had a fantastic 3 1/2 hours by being treated to great views, wildlife and wonderful guides. They were very considerate having both a 12 yr old and a 90 year old on board! The trip was well worth the time and money!!”

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Guided Tour to Banff Highlights & Wildlife With Gondola Admission - Banff National Park: a guide-tuned route
Banff, Banff Gondola & Sightseeing Lifts, Banff National Park Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wildlife, Wildlife & Bear Watching Tours

Guided Tour to Banff Highlights & Wildlife With Gondola Admission

13.Guided Tour to Banff Highlights & Wildlife With Gondola Admission

Small-group Banff highlights with wildlife stops and an included Banff Gondola ride for 360° Sulphur Mountain views.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Lubo was excellent. He was very well-versed on the area and he never stopped providing us with interesting facts as we soaked in the fantastic natural views of Banff. Whilst we were advised that animal sightings were not a guarantee, we were lucky enough to spot Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer and Whitetail Deer…”

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Banff, Bike & E-Bike Tours, Cycling Tours, E-Bikes, Evening Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wildlife, Wildlife & Bear Watching Tours

Banff Evening Ebike Wildlife Tour

14.Banff Evening Ebike Wildlife Tour

Pedal an e-bike through Banff at dusk, with Bow River bike paths, Mount Rundle views, and a real shot at elk, deer, and bears.

★ 5.0

“The bike tour is the best way to tour Banff. Our guide, Luke, was great. Really enjoyed the experience and highly recommend it!”

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