The 15 Best National Park Tours in Canada

Jasper National Park: Maligne Lake Cruise With Guide - Boarding a comfortable 14-kilometer cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 896 reviews · 1 day · from $84Our pick

Cruise Maligne Lake to Spirit Island for Rocky Mountain views, glacier water, wildlife, and engaging stories from an English-speaking guide.

“Sydney was amazing and bubbly. She was a great time for a tour guide. She made sure to answer all the questions people had and keep everyone laughing and engaged. Liam was our caption and although he was quiet he kept us safe on our boat and made a great team with Sydney!”

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Banff Tours, Calgary Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Explore Banff National Park with Our Premium Day Tour

2.Explore Banff National Park with Our Premium Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

See Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff, and Rocky Mountain viewpoints on a guided small-group day tour from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore.

“Our tour guide, Angel, was amazing. Very kind, he had a lot of interesting information to share and he went the extra mile to make this tour a great experience for all of us. The overall service was excellent. Highly recommended.”

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National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whistler Tours

Whistler Wilderness Run Snowmobile Tour

3.Whistler Wilderness Run Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Ride frozen lakes and forest trails on Whistler’s guided Wilderness Run snowmobile tour, with mountain views, gear, training, and shuttle service.

“Really fabulous trip. Our guide was Brilliant 🤩 The views and experience was excellent It was 3 hours from start to finish rather than 3 hours on the snowmobile. The snowmobile was harder to drive than I thought but by the end of the trip I had got the hang of driving it and wanted the trip to go on for longer. We were totally looked after by our guide Broc and he made the experience so much fun :-) We are really pleased we did this trip :-)”

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Banff Tours, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

4.Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 692 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $119

See Lake Louise and Moraine Lake from Banff on a guided half-day tour with scenic stops, local stories, snacks, and easy return transport.

“A wonderful tour covering Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and parts of Banff National Park. Our brilliant tour guide, Jake, made this more of an adventure. Part historian, part outdoorsman, great comic relief and self proclaimed best looking tour guide in the Canadian Rockies, Jake really made this a day to remember. He shared so much history about the area and this great wilderness we all enjoyed. We were lucky enough to see a mother Grizzly Bear and her cubs eating berries on the side of the road to Moraine Lake. This 4 .5 hour tour is a perfect length. Sign up for the early tour to beat a lot of…”

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Evening Experiences, Jasper Tours, Morning, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wildlife

Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour

5.Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 691 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Search Jasper National Park for bears, elk, moose, eagles, and more on a three-hour guided wildlife tour from $63.

“Such a great tour with our great guide Sam. Learned so much about both wild animals and the forest. and got lucky enough to see deers, goats, elks, coyotes and mooses, very close none the less.”

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1-Day Tours, Banff Tours, Calgary Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Discover Banff National Park – Premium Day Trip

6.Discover Banff National Park – Premium Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 682 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $64

Review of a Banff day trip from Calgary with Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff, Two Jack Lake, and a practical value guide.

“This was a great trip taking in lots of scenic places including many lakes and mountains. Our favourite was Lake Moraine which had stunning blue water. Patrick, our guide,was a fun guy who gave us lots of information and stories on the way. Plenty of stops for restroom and snack breaks all day. Met some lovely people on the bus as well. This trip was excellent although the great weather helped!”

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2-Hour Experiences, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whistler Tours

2 Hour Wilderness Adventure Snowmobile Tour in Whistler

7.2 Hour Wilderness Adventure Snowmobile Tour in Whistler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $202

Ride Whistler’s snowy backcountry by snowmobile, with mountain views, winter gear, a cabin stop, hot drink, and a local guide.

“Great team, everything was perfect. They have a huge collection of jackets and shoes and anything you might need. Guide was Braydon and he was very patient and took us in and out safely.”

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1-Hour Experiences, Banff Tours, Horses, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride

8.Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 518 reviews · 1 hour · from $78

Ride horseback beside Banff’s Bow River, pass Cave and Basin, and enjoy mountain views with calm horses and friendly guides.

“Jade and Steph were fantastic guides! The one hour Bow River ride was a great experience for our family of five.”

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1-Day Tours, Banff Tours, Calgary Tours, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tours, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tours in Calgary, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip

9.Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · from $86

See Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff, and seasonal Rockies sights on a guided 10-hour trip from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff.

“Teddy and Rocky Mounrain Trips did a fantastic job of providing a great experience with the tour of Banff and the surrounding lakes as well as providing awesome suggestions for food as shopping”

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Jasper Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Jasper National Park Tour: Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake and Spirit Island

10.Jasper National Park Tour: Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake and Spirit Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 474 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

Explore Medicine Lake, Maligne Lake, and Spirit Island on a guided Jasper tour with wildlife spotting, hotel pickup, and mountain views.

“Great experience! Fred, the guide, was knowledgable and a great educator! I love learning about the geology of the area and we got to see several animals!”

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Banff Tours, Calgary Tours, Emerald Lake Tours, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tours, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tours in Calgary, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

11.Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

See Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Yoho, and Banff on a full-day Calgary tour with pickup, guides, and flexible seasonal stops.

“Bring snacks and water, hand sanitizer and baby wipes just for extra comfort. Be prepared for lots of other tourists. Unfortunately our original transportation didn't start but Banff to Do didn't miss a beat. Even though our start was a bit delayed, our driver/tour guide Ben hit the ground running. We made up our time and had an amazing experience. Ben was very knowledgeable and just a really fun person to be around. We loved Ben!”

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1-Hour Experiences, Banff Tours, Horses, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride

12.Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 315 reviews · 1 hour · from $83

Ride through Banff’s Spray River, pass Bow Falls and the Banff Springs golf course, and enjoy a beginner-friendly hour on horseback.

“The tour was gorgeous and so much fun! Highly recommend!!”

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2-Hour Experiences, Jasper Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

13.Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 310 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Raft the Athabasca River near Jasper on a friendly Grade 2 adventure with mountain views, warm guides, wetsuits, and optional swimming.

“Such a fun way to see Jasper National Park! Emily, Georgia, Aaron, Eddy we're all fantastic in getting us to the rafting spot, keeping us safe, capturing some great action photos, and giving us good laughs along the way. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!!”

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