Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow Lake, Emerald & Peyto - 4 Lakes in Banff

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Moraine Lake — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Cabin lodge at Emerald Lake — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience a full-day tour to witness the beauty of the Canadian Rockies in winter. Start your day with a pick-up from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. Pass by Castle Mountain on your way to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake (visit Moraine Lake from Jun to Oct 13th, visit Bow Lake in winter). Visiting Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, known for its unique green waters, and stop at the mesmerizing Natural Bridge. The Peyto Lake gets its stunning blue color from the glacial rock flour that flows into it from the surrounding Peyto Glacier.

•A small group allows your guide to give you more interaction and details to make your experience more comfortable

•Hassle-free pickup and drop-off services available from Calgary, Canmore, and Banff

•Witness the world-famous Lake Louise and Moraine Lake/Bow Lake

•See the stunning Emerald Lake, the breathtaking Natural Bridge, and the magnificent Peyto Lake

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–24
Guide: Chinese, Cantonese, English
Operated by: Rockies Journey

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Multilingual guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Crampons
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hot drink (winter)

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Personal expenses including activities and travel insurance
Not included: Gratuities for guide (CAD15 cash per person)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Castle Mountain is a mountain in the Canadian Rockies that is part of Banff National Park. It has a castle-like appearance due to erosive processes.
Mount Rundle Viewpoint

Passing by

Mount Rundle and other mountains could be seen from this ideal location along Highway 1.
Stop 3

Passing by

Cascade Mountain is likely the most iconic mountain in Banff National Park. It is a mountain in the Bow River Valley National Park, near the town of Banff.
Vermilion Lakes

Passing by

Vermilion Lakes is make up of three stunning lakes. It reflects the majestic Mount Rundle, which rises over the town of Banff.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Passing by

The historic building overlooks the turquoise waters of Lake Louise which is surrounded by majestic nature.
Lake Louise

one hour Admission included

a glacial lake within Banff National Park. The vivid turquoise waters of it have earned a worldwide reputation and the Victoria Glacier is the majestic mountain backdrop. Nevertheless, many are unaware that during winter, the lake exhibits breathtaking beauty, turning into a wonderland of ice and snow. You can enjoy ice skating on the lake.
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Moraine Lake

one hour Admission included
What makes this place additionally special is the fact that it can only be accessible for a brief time each year (only open from June to early October). Moraine Lake is the majesty of nature, this strikingly turquoise-blue Moraine lake sits in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Only a short walk from the parking lot to the lake. This is one place you definitely cannot miss in Banff.
- Visit Moraine Lake from Jun to Oct 13th, visit Bow Lake in winter
Lower Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint

Passing by

The lower spiral tunnels in Yoho National Park were the ingenious early 20th-century resolve to climb or descend the impossible 4.5-percent grade to cross Kicking Horse Pass by train. If you are lucky, you can watch long freight trains cross themselves as they travel the tunnels in different directions at the same time.
Stop 9

one hour

Having lunch here for 1 hour
Emerald Lake

30 min Admission included

Located in the center of Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake's vivid emerald color is derived from tiny glacial debris particles called rock flour. This lake is unique because of its gorgeous green water. It is impossible to describe the verdant surroundings and snow-capped Rockies as a backdrop. In winter, the lake was largely frozen in ice, and the landscape was blanketed in untouched snow.
Natural Bridge

10 min Admission included

Located eight kilometers south of Emerald Lake Lodge, Natural Bridge is an impressive natural rock formation that spans the flow of the Kicking Horse River west of Field.

Visiting Natural Bridge in the winter is even more incredible. When the roaring waterfall freezes, ice spikes allow you to walk onto the frozen Kicking Horse River and see the Natural Bridge from below.
Peyto Lake

20 min Admission included

Peyto Lake is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. This is one of the most popular lakes in the Banff National Park. The lake gets its stunning blue color from the glacial rock flour that flows into it from the surrounding Peyto Glacier. In winter, it will be frozen and covered in snow.
Bow Lake

30 min Admission included

(Winter only )Bow Lake is one of the largest lakes in Banff National Park and it is a glacier-fed lake, that is incredibly gorgeous. Its turquoise coloring is due to glacial till (it’s the alternative to Moraine Lake from Oct 14th to end of May)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is the bus stop on 4 Ave SE opposite Delta Hotels. Please ensure that you arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. We will depart at 7:00 am.
We will meet at Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre. Our departure time is 08:15 am. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
Our departure time is 08:30- 08:45 am. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the departure time.

End point

The meeting point is the bus stop on 4 Ave SE opposite Delta Hotels. Please ensure that you arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. We will depart at 7:00 am.
We will meet at Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre. Our departure time is 08:15 am. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
Our departure time is 08:30- 08:45 am. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the departure time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total tour duration includes travel time.
Bow Lake is the winter itinerary when Moraine Lake is closed (Moraine Lake will be closed from Oct 13-May 31)