This sightseeing and wildlife tour travels
through a variety of landscapes giving you
the best chance to observe animals in their
natural environment. Learn what is threatening
wildlife today and how the National Parks
strive to protect animals and their habitat.
You will leave the Safari with a greater understanding
of the land, and animals that we see on 95%
of our tours.
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* Departs daily from Banff 6:30pm
Travel from the town of Banff past Mount Norquay, and along the base of Cascade Mountain to take a closer look at Cascade Falls. Then, cross a natural glacial formation to arrive at Lake Minnewanka, Lake of the Water Spirit. On your guided lake cruise across the largest body of water in Banff National Park, see the Palliser and Fairholme Mountain Ranges towering above. View Mount Aylmer, Mount Inglismaldie, and the Hoodoo clusters. Keep an eye on the shoreline for big horn sheep, deer, bears and eagles. A return trip to Banff includes the picturesque Two Jack Lake with the majestic Mount Rundle as backdrop.
SAILING SCHEDULE
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A rare opportunity to observe the orphaned grizzly
bear Boo, as he romps and plays in natural bear habitat.
Your guided interpretive tour to the Grizzly Bear
Refuge also includes Lake Louise, Takakkaw Falls,
and Kicking Horse Canyon. At Kicking Horse Mountain,
ride the gondola for an eagles’s-eye view of grizzly
country, walk the summit trails, and have a gourmet
lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant
Departs Daily:
From Banff 8:30 am
From Lake Louise 9:30 am
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Surrounded by 6 national parks (Banff, Glacier, Kootenay, Yoho, Mt Revelstoke, and Jasper), Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is situated in one of the most spectacular settings in the world. Take a short journey on the Rockies highest sightseeing gondola, the 8 person Golden Eagle Express, rising almost 4000 vertical feet in 18 minutes. At 7700 feet above sea level, you’ll be surrounded by jaw-dropping panoramic views for as far as the eye can see. The Grizzly Bear Refuge is a conservation, education and research centre committed to becoming a world leader in the preservation of grizzly bears.
Eagles Eye Restaurant, Canada’s most elevated dining experience at 7.700 feet is an oasis in a most dramatic, rugged setting. Serving superb Pacific Northwest Cuisine and Rocky Mountain distinction, this unique dining experience is truly unforgettable.
Package Includes:
Sightseeing gondola up the Golden Eagle Express
Entry to the Grizzly Bear Refuge with guide
Lunch at the Eagles Eye Restaurant
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Transportation not included.
Further Information:
Prices do not include 5% GST Gondola Hours 10am –8pm Fri to Sun. Except from June 26 to September 6 where the gondola will also operate 10am – 5:30pm Mon to Thur Grizzle Bear Refuge tour times: 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm. Duration is approx 45-60 minutes 
