Sept, 2015 • Banff, Alberta
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Photo Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka / Paul Tourism Louise Banff Lake Photo Credit: ISACB PRESENTED BY: ANDREW BELL PROGRAM MANAGER 403.760.5469 [email protected] SEPT, 2015 • BANFF, ALBERTA 12 Kananaskis River Rafting - Afternoon Tour Winding through the picturesque landscape of Kananaskis Country, the Kananaskis River is a great whitewater experience for families or as a group outing. Conveniently located 45 minutes west of Calgary in the front ranges of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, this Class II & III river offers the novice rafter a thrilling and fun introduction to whitewater rafting. This Half day rafting trip ideal for families or first timers. The Kananaskis River provides a consistent (dam controlled) whitewater experience. Safety: • Professional River Guide with each boat - who will explain and demonstrate paddle, safety and emergency techniques • All safety equipment: wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rain jacket, wetsuit booties and gloves • Dry land safety instruction River Time: 2 Hours Kananaskis River Fun! DURATION: COST: INCLUDES: 5 Hours including Ad. $99.00 + GST Transportation from Banff, safety briefing, all transport (2 hours Ch. $69.00 + GST equipment, wetsuit, helmet booties and gloves, river time) (5-15yrs, 40lbs +) refreshments and snacks after the tour plus all gratuities. “May your dreams be larger than mountains and may you have the courage to scale their summits.” ― Harley King Photo Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism/Paul Zizka Tourism/Paul Louise Banff Lake Photo Credit: Discover Lake Louise and Moraine Lake For over a century, explorers have been making the trip to the incredible towering mountain peaks and icy blue glaciers, which are the highlights at Lake Louise. Your journey starts along the winding Bow Valley Parkway passing Hole-in-the-Wall, Johnston Canyon and magnificent Castle Mountain. At Lake Louise, enjoy some free time to discover this special place with outdoor pursuits: a short lakeside hike or even rent a canoe. If you prefer, the Château Lake Louise has various shops, lounges, restaurants and fabulous architecture that will impress you for hours. On the return, visit Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks and ascend the rock pile lookout points to have your breath taken away by one of the world’s most beautiful bodies of water. Lake Louise (above) & Moraine Lake DURATION: COST: INCLUDES: 5 hours including $69.00 + GST All transportation, Discover Guide and all transfers Min 10 persons gratuities Climbing over rocky mountain, Skipping rivulet and fountain. - Sir William Schwenck Gilbert Photo Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism/Paul Zizka Tourism/Paul Louise Banff Lake Photo Credit: Hike to the Johnston Canyon Falls Taking a scenic drive along the Bow Valley Parkway, we scour the area for wildlife and meander our way to the famous Johnston Canyon Hike. This easy trail leads us into the famed limestone canyon while offering a superb view of Johnston Creek and its many waterfalls. Our Interpretive Guide will lead you to the magnificent Lower Falls along catwalks that lay beneath overhanging canyon walls, where the turbulent waters of the creek flow beneath your feet. Once at the Lower Falls make sure to 'duck' as you enter the grotto to get an up close picture of this thundering cascade. Johnston’s Lower Falls DURATION: COST: INCLUDES: 4 Hours including $62.00 – Return Transfers and Discover Mountain Guide Transfers Minimum 10 escort into the Canyon. Viewing of the Lower bookings Falls. All Gratuities. Photo Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism/Paul Zizka Tourism/Paul Louise Banff Lake Photo Credit: Discover Banff and its Wildlife With Gondola The perfect addition to your stay in beautiful Banff and Banff National Park. This tour features the spray of cool waterfalls, an ascent up a mountain, a taste of local history and a chance to spy on wildlife. To start, feel the power of the Bow Falls and the beauty that surrounds it just below the Banff Springs Hotel. Continue exploring and snap picture postcard shots from some of the best views in town - Surprise Corner on Tunnel Mountain Drive, the Hoodoos (oddly shaped pillars of glacial rock), Mount Norquay’s winding road and Sulphur Mountain’s peak. Take the gondola up to the 7,500ft summit of Sulphur Mountain and enjoy the panoramic view of the entire Bow Valley. You will also visit the abandoned mining town of Bankhead on route to viewing Lake Minnewanka, one of the largest Lakes in the Canadian Rockies. Your knowledgeable local guide will provide interesting tidbits and information on Banff’s rich natural and human history that has helped shaped the Bow Valley for millions of years. The Banff Gondola DURATION: COST: INCLUDES: 5 Hours $89.00 + GST Private Transport in Sightseeing Bus, Discover Guide, Gondola Tickets, refreshments and all Min 10 Bookings Gratuities. “May your dreams be larger than mountains and may you have the courage to scale their summits.” ― Harley King Photo Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism/Paul Zizka Tourism/Paul Louise Banff Lake Photo Credit: Contact Us Andrew Bell – Program Manager [email protected] Tel: +1 403 760 5469 Cell: +1 403 431 1119 Mark Zanetti – Sales Manager [email protected] Tel: + 1 403 760 5466 Useful Websites http://www.Banfftours.com http://www.Discoverdm.com Photo Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism Louise Banff Lake Photo Credit:.