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4 Winter Activities in Banff That Survive the Shortlist

4 tours  ·  from $174 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying in: 4 winter activities in Banff, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before booking.

Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff - The Icefields Parkway turns the drive into an attraction
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Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

1.Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $291Our pick

Review of the Athabasca Glacier tour from Banff, including Ice Explorer, Glacier Skywalk, lunch, stops, price, timing, and practical tips.

“The tour guide did such a great job. She knew lots about the history of each place we stopped. She kept it interesting thru the very long day. Maybe an 8 hr tour would be better?”

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Banff, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon - Winter Wonderland Tour - Lunch at Lake Louise Village
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Banff, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon – Winter Wonderland Tour

2.Banff, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon – Winter Wonderland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $180

Review of Radventures’ Banff winter tour, with Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, hotel pickup, gear, guides, costs, and practical tips.

“Rae was our guide for the Johnston and Lake Louise Wonderland tour. Rae was a wonderful guide, she was fun incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic personal photographer. The tour itself was incredible the hike up to the top falls was not difficult and could be managed with almost anyone, I cannot say I am particularly fit and I managed it quite easily. And wow the views, we were so fortunate to have had ice climbers there when we got to the top. Just another insight to life here. Lake Louise is just beautiful to wander around and attractions to do if you wanted. Photos hard to select just a few…”

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Discover Lake Louise and Yoho In Winter - Lake Louise: beautiful, busy, and tightly timed
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Discover Lake Louise and Yoho In Winter

3.Discover Lake Louise and Yoho In Winter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $186

Review of Discover Lake Louise and Yoho in winter, with Banff pickup, scenic stops, lunch, hot chocolate, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Our guide was informative and really a great resource . Beautiful area …bus ride was scenic with added information and stops along the way for picture taking …once at Lake Louise we were able to snowshoe across the lake to watch ice skating …back on the bus our guide met us with hot chocolate …I can’t say enough how wonderful this experience was …this is one you don’t want to miss…”

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Banff Winter Tour Featuring Mountaintop Dinner and Banff Gondola - Cascade Ponds and Tunnel Mountain Drive: short stops with flexible timing
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Banff Winter Tour Featuring Mountaintop Dinner and Banff Gondola

4.Banff Winter Tour Featuring Mountaintop Dinner and Banff Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $173Best value

Explore Banff’s winter viewpoints, ride the Gondola for Nightrise, and enjoy a summit buffet dinner on this six-hour evening tour.

“What a surprise to have activities we all could participate in and enjoy a snack as well. Places we didn't expect to go to. Our host, Elizabeth, was an absolute delight.”

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