Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & Johnston Canyon tour from Banff
Five mountain lakes and a canyon with suspended catwalks, all in one morning and afternoon.
This is a guided sightseeing tour of the Canadian Rockies departing from Banff, Canmore or Calgary that visits Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Johnston Canyon and Natural Bridge over nine hours. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in English or Hindi, and admission to Moraine Lake (June 1 to October 14 only); bottled water is provided. Banff Town is included only on departures from October 14 onward, when Moraine Lake closes for the season.
9h
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Canadian Rockies highlights
- Visit Lake Louise
- Lunch stop at Lake Louise Village
- Explore Moraine Lake
- See Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park
- Walk around Emerald Lake
- Hike Johnston Canyon catwalks and waterfalls
- Visit Banff town (winter only)
The Experience
You start from your chosen pickup point—Banff, Canmore or Calgary—and spend the morning driving into the high country. Johnston Canyon comes first: you walk suspended catwalks bolted to the canyon wall to reach two waterfalls and a turquoise creek below. The route takes about 90 minutes, and in winter the falls freeze into sculptural ice formations. From there the tour moves through Yoho National Park to Emerald Lake, where the water is a striking green and a wooden bridge frames the best photographs.
Lunch happens at Lake Louise Village, giving you time to eat and rest before the afternoon lakes. Lake Louise itself is the most famous stop—the turquoise water sits in a glacial basin ringed by peaks, and the Fairmont Chateau sits at the shore. Moraine Lake follows, open from June 1 to October 14, with vivid blue water and views of the Valley of the Ten Peaks; this is the stop most photographers come for. Natural Bridge, carved by the Kicking Horse River over thousands of years, is a limestone arch that spans the water and closes out the lake portion of the day.
The guide travels with the group throughout and speaks English or Hindi. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is included. The remaining time on the nine-hour tour is spent in transport between stops. If you're booking from October 14 onward, Banff Town replaces Moraine Lake on the itinerary, since the lake closes for the season and the tour adjusts to include Lake Minnewanka and Lake Two Jack instead.
What’s included
- Air-conditioned transport between all five stops.
- admission to Moraine Lake from June 1 to October 14.
- bottled water throughout the day.
- a live guide speaking English or Hindi.
Operated by Matrix tours and travel LTD
Is this one for you?Your first visit to Banff's alpine lakes and waterfalls, with a guide handling the route and logistics from Calgary or Canmore pickup.
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Top questions
Can I book this tour if I'm arriving in Calgary or Canmore instead of Banff?
Yes. The tour offers pickup from Banff, Canmore or Calgary, and you choose your starting point at checkout. The itinerary and duration remain the same regardless of which location you select.
What is Johnston Canyon like, and how much walking is involved?
Johnston Canyon features suspended catwalks anchored to the canyon wall that lead to two waterfalls and a turquoise creek below. The visit takes about 90 minutes total, and the catwalks are the main walking component; in winter, frozen waterfalls and ice formations replace the flowing water.
Is Moraine Lake included on every departure?
Moraine Lake is included from June 1 to October 14 only. After October 14, the tour shifts to Banff Town, Lake Minnewanka and Lake Two Jack instead, since Moraine Lake closes for the season.
What's included in the tour price?
The tour includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, admission to Moraine Lake (during its open season), bottled water and a live guide in English or Hindi. Lunch is not included, though you have a lunch stop at Lake Louise Village where you can purchase food.
Are there any health or fitness restrictions I should know about?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnant travelers, as the vehicle travel and walking may not be suitable for these conditions.
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & Johnston Canyon tour from Banff
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