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Time Out for Touring Inc. is a Calgary based sightseeing tour company, operating in Alberta year round since 1999. "Destination Anywhere" in Alberta, Time Out for Touring can take guests to Calgary, Edmonton, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Columbia Icefields, Drumheller, Kananaskis, Waterton, and many other exciting locations to all the must-see destinations. Time Out also offers trip planning, be it for a day or a multi-day vacation. Transportation is available in an air-conditioned seven passenger van, 14 passenger van or up to a 55 passenger motorcoach. Airport transfers, private charters, corporate, incentives, meet and greet service, events, pre and post tours, companions programs, seniors, special interests, and custom designed unique, personalized programs and more are available.
Address: 755 Strathcona Drive SW Calgary AB CA T3H 1P2
 Send an Email (246)  403 217-4699
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Sightseeing to scenic sites and cultural venues with wildlife viewing. Well appointed, 24 person buses with binoculars, snacks and drinks. Knowledgeable guides. Prices include GST and site admissions. Full day tours include lunch.
Summer: Mid Apr-mid Oct: Discover Banff & its Wildlife 3-hr town and vicinity (9 am; $49, 6-12 $30, -6 free); Lake Louise & Moraine Lake 4-hr (1:30 pm; $59, 6-12 $35, -6 free); Evening Wildlife Safari 2-hr (6:30 pm; $42, 6-12 $25, -6 free); Glacier Trail 9-hr along the Icefields Pkwy (9 am; $149, 6-15 $79, -6 free, includes Ice Explorer ride); Heli Hiking 5-6 hrs to high alpine meadows ($366.45, 2 person min); Discover Grizzly Bears 10-hr to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort with sightseeing stops, bear refuge tour, gondola ride and mountain top lunch (8:30 am; $129, 6-12 $84, -6 free). Classic Day Hikes 7-hr to Stanley Glacier, Larch Valley, Plain of 6 Glaciers or Yoho Valley (9 am; $74, must be 13+). Private tours.
Winter: Dec to mid-Apr: Discover Banff & Its Wildlife 3 hr town and vicinity tour (9 am, $49, 6-12 $25, -6 free); Discover Lake Louise & the Icefields 4.5 hrs with stop at historic Num-Ti-Jah Lodge/Bow Lake (1:30 pm; $59, 6-12 $35, -6 free); Grotto Canyon Icewalk 3.5 hrs with frozen creek bed walk and Native rock drawings (9 am; $64, 8-12 $40). Johnston Canyon Icewalk® 4 hrs along suspended boardwalks to two waterfalls (8:30 am/1:30 pm; $64, 8-12 $40). Snowshoeing to Paint Pots 4 hrs (1:30 pm; $64, 8-12 $40). Evening Ice Walk & Campfire 2.5 hrs at Lake Minnewanka with marshmallow roast (6:30 pm; $49, 8-12 $30). From mid Apr: Evening Wildlife Safari 2 hrs (6:30 pm; $39, 6-12 $20, -6 free). Discover Banff & Its Wildlife 3 hr town/history tour (9 am; $49, 6-12 $30, -6 free). Discover Lake Louise & Moraine Lake 4 hrs with stops (1:30 pm; $59, 6-12 $35, -6 free). The Glacier Trail up the Icefields Pkwy and onto Athabasca Glacier (9 am; $149, 6-15 $79). Additional tours after mid-May.
Address: Sundance Mall, 215 Banff Ave, Banff AB CA T1L 1B5
Send an Email (58) 1 403 760-5007
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Commentary in 7 languages. Wilson Icefield Discovery (25 min, $209)—6 glaciers, alpine lakes and the Wilson Icefield. Cline Glacier Explorer (20 min, $155)—6 glaciers, mountains and waterfall. Columbia Icefield Ultimate (55 min, $469)—Snow Dome, Columbia, Lyle and Wilson Icefields. Heli-Hike ($449)—4- to 6-hr tour with lunch. Rates are per person, min 2 people. Heli-picnics, heli-fishing, heli-horseback, heli-yoga and heli-weddings. Apr 1-Oct 31. Cline River, between Lk Louise and Jasper off Hwy 11.
Address: Cline River Heliport Lake Louise AB CAN
Send an Email (84) 1 888 844-3514
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Parks Canada
Published information on park themes and activities. Banff Info Ctr, 224 Banff Ave, 762-1500 Map 3, 14P and Lk Louise Visitor Ctr, 522-3833 Map 2, 20M. |
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Alpine Art- Wildlife Safaris
Using a custom designed Photo van travel to various areas of Jasper Park for Wildlife, Flowers and Scenic views. Small numbers, personal service. Zoology background and 20 plus years of experience. Locally owned, professional guides.Year round Wildlife viewing with snowshoe option in Winter. True Eco-Tour Guidelines. Mt. Parks Heritage Interpretation Association Certified Guide as recognized by Parks Canada.
Address: Box 254 Jasper AB TOE1EO
Send an Email (11) 1 780 852-3709
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Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre
Spacious enclosures house grey wolves born in captivity--20 min interpretive talks introduce visitors to these remarkable animals ($10, sen/12-18 $8, 4-11 $6, family of 4 $30). Blackwolf Photography--join free roaming wolves, and their handlers (1.5 hr, $225 for 2 people; additional people and longer tours extra). Gift shop. 9 am-7 pm July-Aug, 10 am-6 pm Sept-June.
Address: Golden: 1745 Short Rd, 1 hr W of Lk Louise, 1-877-377-9653/
1 250 344-6798
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True North Tours Ltd. / Rocky Express
Explore the Rocky Mountains on a budget with one of the 3 to 10-day eco-adventure tours offered by True North Tours. Choose from Banff, Jasper or Waterton Lakes National Parks with Banff or Calgary departures. Hostel accommodation, most meals and guided scenic hikes are included, plus optional daily adventure activities for those craving more excitement. Just bring suitable clothing and a sense of adventure.
Address: . Calgary AB CAN T2K 6J8
Send an Email (283) 1 403 934-5972
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Parks Canada Theatre Programs
Parks interpreters share their knowledge through free presentations. Late Jun-early Sep: Banff Information Theatre, downstairs 224 Banff Ave Map 3, 14P, 1-hr film daily 8:30 pm. Family interpretive programs run late Jun-early Sep (1 hr) every evening at Tunnel Mountain Map 3, 4E--Trailer Court indoor theatre at 8 pm and Village outdoor theatre at 9 pm, 762-1550. Programs run at Lake Louise Campground theatre Map 2, 20I in July at 9 pm and in Aug at 8:30 pm. 522-3833. |
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Banff Top Tours
Explore the Rockies in groups of 2-12 (full day from $89/person). Relaxed pace, picnics, wildlife viewing and informative commentary. Destinations include Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Yoho, Columbia Icefield and Jasper. Guided hikes and charter tours. English, Japanese and German. Reserve 7 am-11 pm. Send an Email (10)
1 403 678-9345
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The Great Canadian Tour Company
Wildlife and photography tours in the Canadian Rockies. Discover mountain flora and fauna with licensed park guides. Eco-friendly half, full and overnight tours in the Jasper and Banff areas get you close to nature.
Address: Mission Hill Plaza St. Albert AB T8N 5X3
Send an Email (19) 1 780 459-5184
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Great Divide Nature Interpretation
Experience the stories behind the scenery of Lake Louise, Yoho and the Icefields Parkway. Nadine Fletcher and Joel Hagen, award-winning professional guides, offer half and full day interpretive walks and hikes ($50/$75; child 6-12 half price) featuring a mix of fun and learning. Try their chocolate 'fondue with a view' or a private theme hike about grizzly bears, geology, birds or glaciers. Send an Email (79)
1 403 522-2735
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Fairmont Mountain Heritage Program
In 1899 The Chateau Lake Louise introduced professional mountain guiding to the Rockies. Their current program builds on this century old tradition. Events occur year round, with a daily schedule mid June-mid Sept. Lake Agnes & Teahouse (Tues, Thurs and Sat), Plain of Six Glaciers (Mon and Fri), Saddleback Pass (Sun), The Big Beehive (Wed). Call for prices and times. Reserve ahead with concierge. The Fairmont Chateau Lk Louise, 522-1601. Map 2, 14C |
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