Top Alberta Historical Tours

Nestled beneath the peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, Banff is considered among Alberta’s must-see destinations—but away from the spectacular scenery lies a ghostly past only the bravest visitors can uncover. On this spooky evening walking tour, follow your guide through Banff’s historic streets and hear spine-chilling tales from beyond the grave. Learn of the unsolved crimes and terrifying encounters that haunt Banff’s dim and distant past.

Learn more about dinosaurs on this fascinating tour to Drumheller’s Dinosaur Valley. You’ll get the chance to look for your own dinosaur bone discoveries, just like an archeologist. Also check out the other amazing rock formations in the area, including rugged canyons and hoodoo monoliths. This is an informative tour that kids and adults alike will enjoy.

Starting in the morning, this 5 hour private tour gets you exploring Banff early for the highest likelihood of seeing wildlife. Start in the afternoon to see Banff's golden hour glow. Our fully customizable tours include luxury 4x4 vehicle and certified professional guide as a standard. When you call High Camp, we listen to your needs and build a custom tour around them. With blue lakes, mountain peaks, roving bears, your guide gives you the local's view of Banff. Sip ice wine by a glacier, walk the shore of Lake Louise or seek out wildlife. This summer, share the gift of adventure with your loved ones. Call the pros at High Camp and make the most of your quality time.

Get acquainted with the Rockies on both land and water. This unique tour will expose you to the multi-faceted experience our surroundings have to offer. First, you will arrive at Barrier Lake Day Use Area where you will step into a large canoe and set off for a paddle along the rugged shoreline of Barrier Lake, surrounded by fresh air, mountain views, and likely some wildlife. Once you’ve returned to shore, you will have time for a self-sufficient picnic lunch, or time to enjoy one of the various restaurants in the valley before heading to Boundary Ranch. You will ride through wooded trails, past glistening ponds, and take in the immensity of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. This family-friendly activity is perfect for anyone ages 6+. You must drive yourself to Barrier Lake then to Boundary Ranch.

This 10 hour private charter gets you exploring Banff with a luxury 4x4 vehicle and expert guide. When you book with High Camp, we listen to your needs and build a custom tour around them. From helicopter rides to making your own maple taffy, your guide gives you the local's view of Banff. With our 4x4 tour vehicles, you'll revel in deep snow instead of dreading the drive. Sip icewine by a glacier, learn to snowshoe or seek out wildlife. This winter, share the gift of adventure with your loved ones. Call the pros at High Camp and make the most of your quality time.

Join an animal-spotting bus tour in Banff National Park, observing the park’s amazing wildlife at dusk on this 2-hour, small-group tour that’s perfect for nature enthusiasts. Enjoy Banff’s beautiful landscapes in the evening searching for elk, deer, bears and more because each tour has a 95% success rate of viewing animals in their natural environment. You'll also hear about the park's efforts to protect animals and their habitat from your expert guide.

Discover Lake Louise and Moraine Lake on this guided tour from Banff. Located inside the Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the lakes are well-known for their distinct turquoise hues. Gain insight into the area’s mountaineering history, admire views of the Valley of Ten Peaks and leave with plenty of frame-worthy photos. Round-trip transportation is included on this small-group tour. Don’t miss this seasonal tour that operates from April to November.

Take your visit to Jasper National Park to new heights with this ride aboard the area’s famous Jasper SkyTram. Soar above the park’s sub-alpine vegetation, watching for wildlife down below, as you gently climb towards the upper station located at 7,425 feet (2,263m) above sea level. This family-friendly ride on the Jasper SkyTram is the perfect experience for guests of all ages.

Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Take in views of six different mountain ranges and nearby rivers aboard your state-of-the-art alpine transport, offering large windows and seating for four guests. Enjoy time exploring the ridge line boardwalk before returning back to town.

Combine visits to the Glacier Skywalk and the Athabasca Glacier on a tour from the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Ride in a huge ice explorer for a guided tour of the glacier and listen to engaging commentary about glaciers, the local ecosystem, and environmental changes. Then walk on the glass-bottom Skywalk for photo-worthy views over the cliff's edge.

Admire diverse animal life in the Canadian wilderness on this 3.5-hour evening wildlife discovery tour from Jasper. Delve into Jasper National Park with your guide. Travel through the mighty Athabasca Valley and marvel at the park’s beautiful landscapes by twilight. Seek out timid native wildlife such as coyotes, deer, elk, big-horned sheep, moose, mountain goats and wolves. Learn of the steps taken to ensure their safety and survival in the park, and gain insight into the region’s rich ecology, history and geology.

Experience the most incredible sights in Jasper National Park’s Maligne Valley during this guided excursion to the region’s most scenic lakes and majestic canyons. Check out Medicine Lake, Maligne Canyon, and Maligne Lake during your trip, keeping your eyes out for area wildlife and learning about the unique natural history (and more recent human settlement) of the Canadian Rockies. Over the course of the day, you also get to enjoy short walks through the beautiful scenery, and choose between a boat ride or guided hike at Maligne Lake. Your Maligne Valley trip also includes round-trip transport from your Jasper hotel.

Jasper National Park is an amazing place to experience nature in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Let a guide take you through some of the best spots for lake and mountain vistas, beside a waterfall, and on a lakeside hike on a forest path. This tour will take you to Maligne Canyon and its mountain waterfalls, disappearing Medicine Lake, and on an interpretive hike beside Maligne Lake.

The Maligne Valley lies within the expansive Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. With this tour, navigate the rugged scenery with ease and reach some of the region’s most spectacular landscapes in comfort. Discover top natural attractions such as Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake on foot, and enjoy a scenic cruise on Maligne Lake. Along the way, keep watch for sightings of native bears, eagles, elk, and moose in their natural habitat.

Discover Banff National Park at your own pace with a ticket for the Hop-On bus. Buy your ticket in advance to guarantee your spot on the shuttle that zips around to attractions in the park not easily accessible without wheels. The modern school bus style shuttle goes between the town of Banff, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Samson Mall, and the Lake Louise gondola. You choose where to visit and when. 

Another side of Calgary is revealed on this walking tour with Indigenous guide, Tarra Wright Many Chief. Explore St. Patrick’s Island as she shares stories of the region’s Blackfoot people and the cultural significance of the land you’re walking on. On this small-group tour, immerse yourself in the nature of the island as the Bow and Elbow Rivers flow around it.

The summer tourist season winds down into the autumn shoulder season. By September, Banff National Park starts its quiet descent into cooler temperatures from its warmest summer highs. Fall here starts in mid-September, both officially and unofficially. Along with the cooler weather, September also brings with its the changing of colors. Fall is an incredible time to visit park, and there are so many advantages to coming at this time of year. The scenery is more magical than in summer and if you’re lucky enough to visit when the Larch Trees have turned golden you will be in for a treat. Unlike during winter and spring, the famous glacial lakes of Banff National Park won’t be frozen. In autumn, you’ll experience some of the top places to visit in Banff at their best. Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake and Peyto Lake will all be at full technicolor glory.

Join us on an exploration of Jasper’s absolute best — from must-see scenery to strange-but-true tales — aboard the coolest ride in town. Sit back, relax and take in the sky-high views as our guides share captivating Jasper stories, recounting the incredible events that helped shape our spectacular mountain town. Along the way, you’ll stop at some of Jasper’s famed natural attractions including Pyramid Lake, Maligne Lookout, Patricia Lake and the Athabasca River.

Feel the rush of the open road and the wind on your face as you tour the incredible landscape of Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park in the sidecar of a Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by a professional driver. Pick from among a range of destinations for your ride, customized to meet your interests, including Medicine Lake, Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake, Athabasca Falls, Angel Glacier, Miette Hot Springs or Mount Edith Cavell. Along the way, spot local wildlife and listen to insightful commentary from your guide about the area’s history and natural scenery. Your motorcycle ride can accommodate up to two passengers and also includes round-trip transport from your hotel or the train station, and 1-, 2- or 3-hour ride options.

From Marilyn Monroe to Teddy the tourist-greeting bear, Banff has played host to legends of all stripes and species over the years. In this 90-minute adventure around Banff and through the decades, you’ll hear the true tales of unbelievable characters who helped make our mountain town the world-class destination it is today. Along the way, expect awe-inspiring sights aboard our open-air, vintage-inspired vehicle enroute to stops at Surprise Corner, Vermilion Viewpoint, Tunnel Mountain and Mount Norquay Viewpoint. Bring your camera for alpine photo-ops and kick back as our guides regale you with the stories of Banff’s legendary past.

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore incredible Banff! On this 5 km (return) sightseeing tour, you'll explore Banff's past as well as it's present as we point out historical buildings, sculptures, sights & attractions. Highlights include the Banff Administration Building, Luxton Home Museum, Central Park & the Cascades of Time Gardens! Don't just see the beauty of Banff, hear what it has to say! Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

Welcome To Lake Louise, where Banff's highest peaks cradle the turquoise lake and its chateau. This tour accesses the three best attractions in Canada's most popular playground. Feel the fresh air at Lake Louise. Revel in the beauty of Moraine Lake and take a panorama from the top of the gondola. While most vehicles get turned away from Moraine Lake, we guarantee access. Ride in our luxury 4x4 to the most iconic sites in Banff. Lake Louise is the iconic Canadian vista, High Camp is your exclusive ticket to the best of it.

Discover the history of Canmore and the hardy pioneers, cowboys and miners who built the community on this private historical walking tour. In the company of just your group and a guide, you'll explore local trails, visit wildlife hotspots and see picturesque scenery in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Join our local guide on a fun historu walk around the most legendary parts of Banff National Park. The tour includes a guided tour and entry into the Cave and Basin National Historic Site along with a fun nature walk around the area to explore other "hidden gems". Enjoy wonderful stories about the areas most famous people and natural history. The perfect introduction to Banff. Presented by born Banff local and professional guide Alpine Jake. Alpine Jake presents the tour in fully authentic turn-of-the-century mountain man attire. Set at a leasurly walking pace suitable for all family members. National Historic Site Entry Fee Included Guided Tour of Banff National Park and the National Historic Site Included