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Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff

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Meet Boo at the Grizzly Bear Refuge
Take an open-air chairlift up to the Grizzly Bear Refuge
Visit the Grizzly Bear Refuge to meet Boo
Learn about grizzly bears from the knowledgeable guide
Take the sightseeing gondola up to 7,700 feet

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Overview

Discover a wilder side of the Rockies on this small-group adventure that connects you with some of the region’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. Visit Takakkaw Falls—one of Canada’s highest waterfalls—explore the emerald waters of Emerald Lake, and view the historic Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park. Then continue to the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge to meet Boo, a rescued grizzly bear living in a 20-acre sanctuary. It’s not just where you go—but how you experience it.

Due to a temporary gondola closure:
**Until August 31** - Stop at the Golden Skybridge, Canada’s highest suspension bridge, with stunning views and a relaxing lunch
**After August 31** - ride up the Golden Eagle Gondola at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, with time to take in panoramic alpine views from the summit. You'll also enjoy a relaxing lunch at the resort—adding a taste of local flavour to the day.

What's Included

  • Gondola ride at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (Not available until September 1)
  • Return transport from Banff
  • Visit to a grizzly bear refuge
  • Optional gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Every pickup point has a unique pickup time. Guests must be ready at their selected pickup point 5 minutes prior.Banff Rocky Mountain Resort at 7:55 AM Canalta Lodge at 8:00 AM Banff Caribou Lodge at 8:01 AM Fox Hotel & Suites at 8:02 AM Red Carpet Inn at 8:03 AM Douglas Fir at 8:06 AM Banff Ptarmigan Inn at 8:10 AM Mount Royal Hotel (Public Bus Parking behind hotel) at 8:12 Am Rimrock Resort at 8:20 AM Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Motorcoach Entrance) at 8:30 AM Banff Train Station at 8:30 AM Juniper Hotel at 8:35 AMIf no pickup is selected, your pick up will be defaulted to meet at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 8:12 AM.

What To Expect

Takakkaw Falls

Visit Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park (when access permits), to see Canada's second highest waterfall tumbling 254m (830 feet) in one stretch and 384m (1,260 feet) in total. The falls can be admired from the parking area or from an optional short 0.5km (¹⁄₃ mile) walk on a paved trail from the parking area to the base of the impressive falls.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort you will take an enclosed sightseeing gondola with glass windows up to 7,700 feet with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, the Columbia River Wetlands and the quaint town of Golden. At the top, you'll enjoy a gourmet lunch from your choice of menu items with a non-alcoholic beverage and dessert at Eagle's Eye restaurant, Canada's highest restaurant.After a leisurely lunch and enjoying the mountain top views, you'll descend back down the sightseeing gondola, and take a four-person open-chairlift chairlift partway up the mountain to the Grizzly Bear Refuge, the largest enclosed grizzly bear habitat in the world. At the refuge you'll meet Boo, a bear with paws the size of hubcaps, a mouth full of sharp teeth and enormous muscles moving beneath his shaggy fur, in his 20-acre habitat in the Rocky Mountain bush. You’ll hear his personal story and learn about grizzly bear behaviour from the knowledgeable guide while you watch him explore, hunt and forage just like his wild cousins. After the tour, you'll descend back down the open-air chairlift.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Emerald Lake

There will be a brief stop at Emerald Lake, famous for its jade-coloured waters and surrounded by the breathtaking Rocky Mountains.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant rates do not include food.
  • Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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124 reviews

Average 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 124 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Gondola ride at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (Not available until September 1).
  • Return transport from Banff.
  • Visit to a grizzly bear refuge.
  • Chairlift ride.
  • Lunch at Eagle's Eye Restaurant, Canada's highest restaurant (Not available until September 1).
  • Golden Skybridge — A suspension bridge 130 metres (426 feet) high (Only available UNTIL August 31).
  • Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide).
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Optional gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Gondola ride at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (Not available until September 1)
  • Return transport from Banff
  • Visit to a grizzly bear refuge
  • Chairlift ride
  • Lunch at Eagle's Eye Restaurant, Canada's highest restaurant (Not available until September 1)
  • Golden Skybridge — A suspension bridge 130 metres (426 feet) high (Only available UNTIL August 31)
  • Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
  • Professional guide
  • Optional gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Early and late season bookings may be subject to itinerary changes, the Takakkaw Falls Road typically opens late June. Alternative stops are usually the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge..
  • Infant rates do not include food.
  • Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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