Banff Stargazing: Twilight to Milky Way Magic

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Banff National Park at night on a 2-hour evening stargazing and sunset walking tour. Watch as the mountains transform into a night wonderland and be amazed as the first stars appear. Don’t forget your camera and tripod!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cave and Basin National Historic Site - Gather in the PARKING LOT/Welcome Building of the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Complimentary parking is available here.
    Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure for preparation. Your guide will be easily identifiable with a clipboard and a welcoming smile. Kindly inform them of your arrival.
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What's Included
  • Ice cleats included when required
  • Headlamps and lanterns included
  • Professional certified guide
Additional Information

Join an unforgettable sunset and stargazing tour in the stunning Banff National Park, where adventure meets natural beauty. This immersive journey takes you into one of Canada’s most picturesque landscapes, offering plenty of chances to capture the magic of twilight and the wonders of the night sky.
As twilight fades, the tour transitions into an…

Location
309 Cave Ave
Cave Avenue
MEETING POINT: CAVE AND BASIN PARKING LOT/Welcome Building - 311 Cave Ave, Banff AB T1L1K2. Meet your guide outside the Welcome Building (glass building) located in the Cave and Basin PARKING LOT. Your guide will have a Clipboard and smile.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sallyanne_w
Apr 22, 2026
The walk was a casual... - The walk was a casual pace and fairly easy for us. We enjoyed the staff and the stories. Provided us with everything we needed.
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Olivia_r
Apr 21, 2026
Easy 3 mile hike on a... - Easy 3 mile hike on a paved path. Amazing views of the mountains, rivers, stars, and northern lights (we went mid April). Perfect for any skill level. Guides were super informative and friendly.
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Dannielle_a
Apr 19, 2026
A night to remember - Jacob and Jack were amazing guides , if you have the opportunity to take advantage of this amazing experience I highly recommend it! We had the great fortune of seeing the northern lights and an incredible midnight blue sky lit up by our stars! I was completely impressed that they offered us all a ride back to our hotel and when Jacob shared with Jack to wait for travellers to get a cab and not to leave anyone alone- impressive and meaningful
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Q2338occourtneyb
Apr 19, 2026
Amazing views! - Such a great time! Guide was very knowledgeable and funny too. You could tell he really enjoys what he does. Had amazing views of the stars and even saw some northern lights. It was pretty cold out since it’s more of a walk than a hike, so come prepared!
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Carley_b
Apr 14, 2026
Above and Beyond - This was a very cool night time experience. The walk/hike itself alone would have been interesting but the icing on the cake was the incredible stars surrounding us on an extremely clear night. Our guide Jacob was wonderfully entertaining and knowledgeable. He even gave us a lift to the bus stop afterwards which felt above and beyond and it helped us catch the last bus back to Canmore in time. Highly recommend this tour.
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Jesus_m
Apr 3, 2026
Night Walk - Excellent experience in the moonlight. Jacob was our guide. Experienced and with the best attitude for the tour. Unfortunately we didn't see Aurora Boreales. But the night walk is worth it!
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Thereza_r
Feb 6, 2026
So Many Stars! - Beautiful views on a clear, cold night! Trail was easy, if a little muddy, and the stars were amazing! We were lucky enough to have an almost completely clear night, so there were so many stars in the sky. Kale, the guide, was entertaining and knowledgeable, he was great!
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Janis_s
Jan 23, 2026
Dress warmly ! This was... - Dress warmly ! This was an excellent activity - Kael really knew the night sky and gave super photography help . Also really interesting natural history information as well . Thoroughly enjoyed it . Thank you .
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Ben
Nov 20, 2025
Brilliant guide and a really interesting walk - A really nice experience, our guide was excellent he know so much about all the starts and the planet, and he was also very chatty about everything else which was nice. We had a very good night for the stars, I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Banff. The trail you walk along is also really nice and very well maintained
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Fiona_d
Feb 17, 2026
Banff Stargazing - Our tour guide was Ewan and there were 10 of us in total. Crampons and headlamps were provided and thats all you really need. Travel light (just a phone for pictures) and dress appropriately. It was a very informative, easygoing and engaging tour. Its clear Ewan is very knowledgeable and enjoys what he does. We were lucky to have a clear sky ; it was beautiful and quiet, and Ewan's tips helped us all take great pictures. Very much enjoyed it with my kids (11 and 14); was the perfect way to kick off our stay in Banff and a great activity to do in the evening. Not something you do everyday and most happy to have done so in Banff. Would certainly recommend it!
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From $67
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).