Embark on a self-guided driving tour through Alberta’s scenic sights, including Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. Discover untouched wilderness, glacial lakes, and hidden gems along the way!
Embark on a self-guided driving tour through Alberta’s scenic sights, including Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. Discover untouched wilderness, glacial lakes, and hidden gems along the way!
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Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola - Welcome to Lake Louise! Prepare to explore miles of pristine wilderness, sparkling glacial lakes, and much more on this tour. We’ll start at the Lake Louise Ski Resort’s parking lot at 1 Whitehorn Rd. If you’re not there yet, it’s time to head over.
Note: This 56+ mile-long tour highlights the essentials of…
- Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola - Welcome to Lake Louise! Prepare to explore miles of pristine wilderness, sparkling glacial lakes, and much more on this tour. We’ll start at the Lake Louise Ski Resort’s parking lot at 1 Whitehorn Rd. If you’re not there yet, it’s time to head over.
Note: This 56+ mile-long tour highlights the essentials of Lake Louise & Moraine in 3-4 hours.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
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Lake Louise - In just a few minutes, we’ll arrive at Lake Louise. Covering 222 acres and reaching depths of 230 feet, there’s plenty to explore. Long before the Canadian Pacific Railway arrived, the Stoney Nakoda fished here, calling it “Horâ Juthin Îmne,” meaning “Lake of Little Fishes.”
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Moraine Lake - We’ve reached Moraine Lake! The shuttle will drop us off in the parking area ahead. A popular activity here is hiking onto the rockpile that Wilcox climbed years ago. You’ll find the entrance to this half-mile, 15-minute hiking trail near the end of the parking lot. Just follow the loop to the top of the rocks and enjoy the views!
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Morant’s Curve - Named after Nicholas Morant, a photographer for the Canadian Pacific Railway, who captured this spot in the mid-20th century. His photos were featured in promotional materials for Banff, attracting tourists eager to see what Morant saw through his lens.
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Castle Lookout Trailhead - Approaching soon is the Castle Lookout Trail. This 5-mile hike takes 3-4 hours and is quite challenging. However, those who reach the top of Castle Mountain find the journey worthwhile! The trail offers views of the Bow River and the expansive Rockies. In fact, the end of Castle Lookout Trail is considered one of the best panoramic views in Banff National Park.
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Silverton Falls - Ahead is the trail to Silverton Falls. It’s a moderate, one-mile hike that takes about 30 minutes. The trail’s end offers an incredible view of Bow Valley on one side and a 160-foot waterfall on the other! To visit the falls, turn left into the parking lot ahead.
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Moose Meadows - Another stunning hike is coming up! This moderately challenging trail winds through Moose Meadows and up to the springs known as the Ink Pots. It takes about three hours and covers over five miles, with a 1,100-foot elevation gain that you’ll feel on this hike!
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Johnston Canyon - Next is Johnston Canyon, the park’s most popular hike. This easy one-mile trail is a must-see. The canyon is named after a prospector who never found gold but mapped the canyon during his search!
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Hillsdale Meadow Viewpoint - Approaching is Hillsdale Meadow Viewpoint, offering 360-degree views of the Rockies and a meadow full of wildflowers! You’ll see Pilot Mountain in the distance, the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks, and the Bow River. It’s an incredible vantage point. Pull into the turnout ahead if you’d like to visit, or continue straight.
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Backswamp Viewpoint - Coming up soon is Backswamp Viewpoint. Despite its unappealing name, this spot is a great place to stop! Backswamp Viewpoint offers a spectacular view of Mount Bourgeau. The Bow River runs close to the lookout point, and if you’re lucky, you might see a train along the riverbank!
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Vermilion Lakes Viewpoint - Just ahead is Vermilion Lakes Viewpoint, featuring beautiful views of three small lakes side by side. Beyond these lakes lies the town of Banff. This is a favorite spot for watching sunsets, sunrises, and wildlife! You might spot loons, buffleheads, and possibly an osprey. Visitors have reported sightings of elk, mule deer, and occasionally moose at Vermilion Lakes.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Alberta’s most picturesque locations with this self-guided driving tour, highlighting Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. Experience pristine wilderness, glistening glacial lakes, and discover hidden treasures like a tea house nestled by a secluded waterfront! With breathtaking viewpoints at spots like Morant’s…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Alberta’s most picturesque locations with this self-guided driving tour, highlighting Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. Experience pristine wilderness, glistening glacial lakes, and discover hidden treasures like a tea house nestled by a secluded waterfront! With breathtaking viewpoints at spots like Morant’s Curve and Vermilion Lakes, along with sparkling waterfalls set amidst majestic mountains, this popular section of Banff National Park offers endless unforgettable sights.
Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.
Buy once, and enjoy for a whole year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.