Moraine Lake and Lake Louise sunset tour: Wildlife at dusk

Two lakes at their most reflective, then the Bow Valley Parkway when the animals move.

This guided evening tour in Victoria takes you to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise as the sun sets, then drives the Bow Valley Parkway at dusk for wildlife spotting. You walk the shorelines as crowds thin, see the Victoria Glacier catch the final light, and travel with a local guide trained in photography and storytelling. Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Banff locations are included, along with premium transportation and a Polaroid souvenir.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Moraine Lake1h · entry included
2. Bow River2h · entry included

Sunset at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise

• Begin at Moraine Lake at sunset
• Walk shoreline and view Ten Peaks reflection
• Travel to Lake Louise for golden glow
• View Victoria Glacier from lakeshore
• Drive Bow Valley Parkway at dusk
• Spot elk, deer, and bears with guide

The experience

Five hours starts at Moraine Lake, where the water shifts into deep turquoise as the sun fades and the Valley of the Ten Peaks reflects in the surface. The guide knows the spots where the reflection is perfect and the silence holds: the viewpoints most people never find because they arrive when the crowds are still thick. From there you head to Lake Louise, where the setting sun casts a golden glow across the water framed by Victoria Glacier in the distance. You walk the shoreline as dusk falls and the water settles into something almost unreal.

As the light goes, the tour moves onto the Bow Valley Parkway, prime time for wildlife. Elk, deer, bears and other local animals are often out and about this hour of the day, and the guide shares insights about the local ecosystem and behaviour as you travel. The guide is trained in photography and storytelling, so the moments land differently than they would alone. Small group size, max 12 guests, means you are not competing for sightlines or the guide's attention.

Hotel pickup and drop-off happen at select Banff locations, and the transportation is premium and comfortable for the full five hours. You get fresh water refills (bring your own bottle) and a Polaroid souvenir to take home. Guide gratuities are optional at checkout.

What’s included

• Premium transportation for the full five hours.
• hotel pickup and drop-off at select Banff locations.
• access to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise.
• a Polaroid souvenir.
• fresh water refills if you bring your own bottle.
• an expert local guide trained in photography and storytelling.
• small group experience with a maximum of 12 guests.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

AgesAdult (8 to 90 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Radventures

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the lakes at their most still and the wildlife at their most active: the fixed timing and the guide's knowledge of hidden viewpoints mean you stand in the right place at the right moment instead of arriving when the crowds are thick or the light is gone.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wildlife can I expect to see on the Bow Valley Parkway at dusk?

Elk, deer, bears and other local wildlife are often active on the Bow Valley Parkway in the evening, with a 95% sighting rate from May through October. Your guide shares insights about their behaviour and the local ecosystem as you travel.

Why is sunset the best time to visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise?

At sunset, Moraine Lake's water shifts into deep turquoise and reflects the Valley of the Ten Peaks in the fading light, while Lake Louise catches a golden glow framed by Victoria Glacier. The crowds thin as the sun sets, so you walk the shorelines in near-silence and the water settles into something almost unreal.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included at select Banff locations. Premium transportation is provided for the full five hours, and fresh water refills are available if you bring your own bottle.

How many people are in the group?

The tour is a small group experience with a maximum of 12 guests, so you have room to move and the guide's attention is not stretched thin.

What do I get to take home from this tour?

You receive a Polaroid souvenir from the evening, along with the memories of the two lakes at their most reflective and the wildlife you spot on the Bow Valley Parkway.