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Day Trip Lake Minnewanka,Moraine Lake,Lake Louise,Marble Canyon
3.9
11 Ratings
Calgary
Embark on a magical winter adventure in Lake Louise and Marble Canyon. Explore the stunning landscapes, indulge in delicious treats, and experience the thrill of snowshoeing.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Marble Canyon - Explore 7 bridges in Marble Canyon during winter, walking in a zigzag pattern over the deep limestone canyon and the winding creek below. This canyon is where Tocum Creek meets the Suzaku River. It’s a site of ancient Cambrian fossils, showcasing soft-bodied creatures from millions of years ago. A narrow path over the creek offers views of the canyon below, with a frozen waterfall cascading from above on the right. The stunning landscape and refreshing pools are truly impressive.
- Lake Louise - In winter, continue your journey to the enchanting Lake Louise in the Rocky Mountains, backed by the Victoria Glacier. From January to April each year (depending on official opening hours), the grand Ice Magic event takes place here. Artists and ice sculpture enthusiasts from around the world gather to create a magical fairy tale world.
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (additional cost for optional Afternoon Tea) sits by the lakeside, resembling a painting with snow-capped mountains and glacial lakes in harmony. Enjoy Snow Shoeing (free to borrow), stepping into the soft snow for an ice and snow adventure (subject to weather and lake freezing conditions).
- Moraine Lake - Located 14 km southeast of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake is a stunning turquoise lake surrounded by the Ten Peaks, waterfalls, and rock piles. The water’s color changes intensity throughout the summer. (This spot closes on Oct 14, with Yoho National Park’s Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge as alternative attractions).
- Lake Minnewanka - Just 15 minutes east of Banff, Lake Minnewanka is the largest and deepest glacial lake in Banff National Park, reaching a depth of 142 meters. Named by the Indian Stoneni family, it means “water spirit.” This beautiful aqua blue lake is surrounded by majestic mountain peaks and unique shoreline rocks. (Optional Add-on Cruise available for a fee, please contact customer service). (Yoho National Park’s Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge are alternative attractions for the Winter tour starting on Oct 14).
What's Included
- Traffic Accident Liability
- Bilingual guide service (Mandarin/English)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities
What's Not Included
- Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance.
- Optional add-on Activities, Excursion and Tours listed on the itinerary
- Optional add-on Meals listed on the itinerary
Additional Information
Experience the magic of the Canadian Rockies in winter with this unforgettable tour. Begin your journey by passing the iconic Castle Mountain, a towering landmark between Banff and Lake Louise. Next, immerse yourself in the winter wonderland of Marble Canyon, where you’ll hike across seven bridges suspended over a deep limestone gorge, with frozen waterfalls cascading into the creek below.
The adventure continues at the breathtaking Lake Louise, where the snow-covered landscape is backed by the majestic Victoria Glacier. From January to April, witness the stunning Ice Magic Festival, where world-class artists transform the area into a fairytale with intricate ice sculptures. To top it off, enjoy the thrill of snowshoeing (weather permitting), a perfect way to explore the snowy terrain.
This tour combines natural beauty, adventure, and unique winter experiences, making it the perfect escape for those seeking a magical journey through the Rockies’ winter landscapes.
- Any of the Optional add-on Activities, Excursion, Tours, and meals must be booked at least 10 days prior to tour start. All add-on items are subject the availability.
- This is a combined bus tour. Besides the regular Pickup and drop-off locations, additional points may be added to the tour.
- If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a “Letter of Liability Release”, no exceptions.
- If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
- If you have a connecting international flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 10:30 pm.（Please understand that depending on schedule, traffic and weather conditions, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted ）
- Westar will not be responsible for the performance of this Agreement if prevented or delayed by acts of God, strikes or other labour relations matters, accidents, weather, traffic, airport conditions, lack of performance by third-party suppliers, or other causes beyond Westar’s reasonable control from meeting its terms. Nor will Westar be responsible for any loss or damage relating to trip cancellations or any other cancellations.
Location
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
33 Street Northeast
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(11 Ratings)
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Resort02955890400
Jul 20, 2024
Incredible tour with Ms.Lisa - Unforgettable tour with our super caring guide Lisa (荣娟女士). Her relaxing and proper arrangement really make our day. We can tell that Lisa must be lived in Calgary for so many years from her detailed and knowledgeable introductions. Rocky Mountain is so gorgeous that we can’t wait to come back again. Overall definitely worth a try
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Dianne_p
Jun 23, 2024
A great tour and guide! - It was a wonderful tour and our guide Alston was very informative and helpful. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Venkateswarrao_v
Jun 14, 2024
An exciting day at Lake Louise - The day trip to Lake Louise and other nearby lakes was very well managed. Driver was courteous and professional. He started the tour on time and completed little bit early.
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Klc2009
Apr 26, 2024
Wonderful Tour!! It is well worth the price and the time! Great picture opportinites! Our driver was very professional! - 5 out of 5!!
Excellent tour!! This tour is well worth the price & your time. You will get a lot of wonderful picture opportunities!
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Jamielee_f
Jan 9, 2024
Great tour - This was a great tour - wouldn’t be able to fault it. The places we visited were beautiful, the driver/tour guide (Alston) was knowledgeable of the areas, informative and ensured people completed their booked optional add ons, he spoke in both English and Mandarin; absolutely everything he said was translated into the respective languages - accomodating for everyone onboard. We were given enough time at each stop - he was adamant (but polite) on punctuality, which personally I preferred that. Overall, it was a good day!
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Janega7981hf
Feb 19, 2020
Excellent Experience - The bubble in the lake is very amazing. The day we went is cold, so we stayed there only 40 mins, but the bubble is so magic, it is a place worth visiting。
By the way, the tour guide is very nice, gave us enough explanation along the way.
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Tetianao2024
Feb 18, 2024
Lake Louise experience! - I loved this tour! Especially appreciated the 3 hours at lake Louise! Honestly that's a magnificent place, so unique! I would definitely love to stay here for all day.. but still)
I managed to do both ice skating (you need to try!!) And horse sleight!
A little annoying-the big group and spending so much time stopping at different hotels(
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Irene_t
May 13, 2024
Great locations, terrible driver. - The locations visited were all excellent with plenty of time to visit each one. Marble Canyon was a little challenging for someone with mobility challenges. The reason I have given only three starts for this excursion is because my husband and I were the only non Chinese speakers on the trip. The Chinese tour guide spoke English but was very difficult to understand and this spoiled the experience. What was most troubling was the driving. The driver/tour guide drove at 110KMH when the maximum speed limit was 90 KMH. There were occasions when he had no hands on the steering wheel because he used the headset microphone in his hand while pointing with the other. On the first stop I told him I was unhappy with the speed of his driving and that I felt unsafe when he had no hands on the steering wheel, he seemed surprised, but did slow down when the journey recommenced. He also kept checking his mobile phone while driving. Although I enjoyed the locations the journey was unpleasant.
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_z6656pk
Feb 3, 2024
N/a - When there's few reviews, there's reason. It's quite reasonable but I would not recommend you if you have expectation.
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Sean_b
Jul 12, 2024
Okay tour - We had a very nice
Tour guide but this was our least favorite tour we did. He was not very knowledgeable and did not really show us around. Would not recommend this tour.
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