Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff
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Visit the orphaned grizzly bear Boo, as he romps and plays in natural bear habitat. Your guided sightseeing tour to the Grizzly Bear Refuge also includes stops at Lake Louise, Takakkaw Falls, and Kicking Horse Canyon.
Ride the gondola at Kicking Horse Mountain for an eagle's eye view of grizzly country, walk the summit trails, and dine on a gourmet lunch at Canada's highest restaurant. Experience an up-close visit with Boo, the resident bear of the refuge.
Tour Highlights:- Lake Louise
- Spiral Tunnels
- Takakkaw Falls
- Kicking Horse Canyon
- Grizzly Bear Refuge tour
- Sightseeing gondola ride
- Mountain top lunch
Please Note: For departures from September 3, 2007 (Monday to Thursday)
Kicking Horse Mountain will be stopping its Gondola and mountain summit service on September 3rd this year for Mondays through Thursdays. They will continue to operate their regular service on Friday through Sunday until the end of September, so Lake Louise Gondola (in place of Kicking Horse Gondola), Lunch at Quarks restaurant at the base of Kicking Horse Resort (in place of the Eagle's Eye Restaurant) followed by a shuttle to the Grizzly Bear Refuge.
This tour is seasonal and only operates from June through to October
Schedule Details
Discover Grizzly Bears
Departure Dates:
Seasonal13 June - 12 October
Daily
Departure Point:
Hotel pick-up is available from Banff hotels.Departure Time:
8:30am
Please Note: Hotel pick-ups commence earlier than the tour departure time.
A specific pick-up time for your requested hotel will be given to you when you call to re-confirm your tour.
Return details:
This tour returns to the original departure point at approximately 6:30pmHotel Pickup:
- Hotel pick-up is available from Banff hotels. Please enter the name and address of your hotel at time of booking. If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, please call the supplier and advise them of this information directly. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.
$ Pricing Information
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- Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 6 - 12 years
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Additional Information
Discover Grizzly Bears
Inclusions:
- Professional guide
- Lunch at Eagles Eye Restaurant
- Gondola ride
- Visit to Grizzly refuge
- Refreshments
- Use of binoculars
- Interpretive tools
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Exclusions:
- Gratuity (optional)
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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