Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff

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Discover a wilder side of the Rockies on this small-group adventure that connects you with some of the region’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. Visit Takakkaw Falls—one of Canada’s highest waterfalls—explore the emerald waters of Emerald Lake, and view the historic Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park. Then continue to the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge to meet Boo, a rescued grizzly bear living in a 20-acre sanctuary. It’s not just where you go—but how you experience it.

Due to a temporary gondola closure:

**Until August 4** - Stop at the Golden Skybridge, Canada’s highest suspension bridge, with stunning views and a relaxing lunch

**After August 4** - ride up the Golden Eagle Gondola at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, with time to take in panoramic alpine views from the summit. You'll also enjoy a relaxing lunch at the resort—adding a taste of local flavour to the day.

Thông tin khác

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Early and late season bookings may be subject to itinerary changes, the Takakkaw Falls Road typically opens late June. Alternative stops are usually the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge..

Infant rates do not include food.

Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

Golden Skybridge — A suspension bridge 130 metres (426 feet) high (Only available UNTIL August 4)

Professional guide

Return transport from Banff

Lunch at Eagle's Eye Restaurant, Canada's highest restaurant (Not available until August 5)

Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel

Visit to a grizzly bear refuge

Chairlift ride

Gondola ride at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (Not available until August 5)

Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)

Optional gratuities

What To Expect

Takakkaw Falls

Visit Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park (when access permits), to see Canada's second highest waterfall tumbling 254m (830 feet) in one stretch and 384m (1,260 feet) in total. The falls can be admired from the parking area or from an optional short 0.5km (¹⁄₃ mile) walk on a paved trail from the parking area to the base of the impressive falls.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort you will take an enclosed sightseeing gondola with glass windows up to 7,700 feet with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, the Columbia River Wetlands and the quaint town of Golden. At the top, you'll enjoy a gourmet lunch from your choice of menu items with a non-alcoholic beverage and dessert at Eagle's Eye restaurant, Canada's highest restaurant. After a leisurely lunch and enjoying the mountain top views, you'll descend back down the sightseeing gondola, and take a four-person open-chairlift chairlift partway up the mountain to the Grizzly Bear Refuge, the largest enclosed grizzly bear habitat in the world. At the refuge you'll meet Boo, a bear with paws the size of hubcaps, a mouth full of sharp teeth and enormous muscles moving beneath his shaggy fur, in his 20-acre habitat in the Rocky Mountain bush. You’ll hear his personal story and learn about grizzly bear behaviour from the knowledgeable guide while you watch him explore, hunt and forage just like his wild cousins. After the tour, you'll descend back down the open-air chairlift.

3 hours•Admission Included

Tùy chọn

8:30am Departure

Departs at 8:30am
Pickup included

Đánh giá

4.63

128 đánh giá

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Amazing trip!!!
Natalie H,
1 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Would recommend this trip. Brianna was a very good tour guide! Amazing trip. We were fortunate on our trip to see black bears. We also saw Boo the grizzly bear at the Kicking Horse. The weather was really good which also adds to the experience. As an advisory the Golden Skybridge had a lot of uneven terrain and steep areas which can make it difficult for those with mobility issues.
Grizzly tour
Elizabeth M,
5 thg 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Roz was a brilliant guide, full of local knowledge which made the drive interesting and nothing was too much trouble for her. Emerald lake was beautiful and the change in schedule to Golden was very good. Lots of activities to do there. Disappointed that we didn’t get to see Boo at Kicking Horse reserve but we did get to see a black bear and her cubs on the way up to the resort. Roz carefully positioned the vehicle to allow us to watch the trio for some time which was fantastic and made up for not seeing Boo. I would recommend this tour but perhaps a little later in the season as it was opening week at the sanctuary when we went.
Grizzly bear tour
Kimberly L,
17 thg 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Cameron was a great guide, so knowledgeable about the area and shared lots of tips and information to make the drive and the stops enjoyable. Offered to take pictures of us at each stop and really welcomed us to Banff! This was our first tour of our vacation and a great way to start the trip. Boo the grizzly Bear was our favorite.
Great Excursion
Dawn M,
23 thg 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed everything. Brook was very knowledgeable and made it so nice for all of us. The Bear exhibit was amazing and the Gondola views were so magestic
Highly recommended wildlife/scenery tour
Tracy B,
6 thg 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00
A great tour guide & we were a lucky enough to have a small group this day..spectacular scenery, great information as we drove around to various locations whilst watching out for local wildlife,which we found.A nice quick lunch ready for us as the top of the chair lift at KickingHorse .Highly recommended.