Town of Banff

Motorcoach Tours

Motorcoach touring on the spectacular Icefields Parkeway in Banff National Park Photo courtesy of Brewster

Motorcoach sightseeing tours are a great way to explore Banff. The driver-guides bring the sights to life with stories about mountain lore and history... and you can pay more attention to the natural world around you since you aren't driving.

There are many operators who provide motorcoach tours tailored to suit your needs. Some popular tours include:

• Banff Townsite: local historic sites and viewpoints
  

• Lake Minnewanka: a 15-minute scenic ride from the Town of Banff to awesome Lake Minnewanka, where boat tours are available
  

• Moraine Lake and Lake Louise: a 45-minute drive northwest of Banff along the TransCanada Highway to destinations including Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  

• Columbia Icefield: a stunning trip up the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North) on the border of Banff and Jasper National Parks.  It is about 2 hours from the Town of Banff, to the Columbia Icefield, the largest sub-polar body of ice in North America. This site features Ice Explorer tours of the glacier and an interpretive centre.

Tours that focus on specific interests such as waterfalls, historic sites, wildlife viewing, and others, are also available.