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  • 87 Reviews

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  • Edmonton, Canada

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

  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Discover life on the Bow River in our 12 seat Canoe. Join us on an early evening Big Canoe tour and learn fun facts about animal habitats, behaviors and conservation. Escape the bustling Banff streets and get back to nature. Enjoy paddling up the scenic Bow while keeping your eyes peeled for some of the locals - bald eagles, elk, muskrats and maybe even “Barry” our resident beaver. Let our informative guides share the best practices for wildlife encounters and discover the challenges they face with increasing human interaction. You can’t get a more scenic backdrop for an interpretive wildlife tour. It’s fun for all ages! Great tour for families

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 24)
1 place
1 hr 30 min duration
Wolf Street & Bow Avenue

Canoeing along the Bow River in Banff provides the perfect vantage point for spotting Canada’s famous wildlife. As you paddle, enjoy working as a team with your fellow paddlers while a guide navigates the big canoe and shares stories about animal habitats, behaviours and conservation. Learn best practice for wildlife encounters and discover the challenges animals face with increasing human interaction. While traveling up the scenic river, you can hope to spot elk, bald eagles, beavers, and more. With 12 seats per canoe, this is a great option for families and no paddling experience is necessary. The river provides an ideal platform for photographing wildlife!

Points of Interest

  • Banff Canoe Club

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Paddles and Life Jackets
  • Live commentary on board
NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

End Point

Where the tour ends

This experience ends at the starting point.

Start time:

5:00 PM

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8

87 total reviews

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