Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary: Discover Rocky Mountain Foothills
4.2
17 Ratings
Banff
Embark on a captivating audio driving tour between Banff and Calgary and explore the breathtaking Rocky Mountain foothills. Learn about indigenous culture, wildlife, and historical events while enjoying the freedom to stop and explore at your leisure.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Banff Upper Hot Springs - Learn about how the upper hot springs were discovered. Better yet, stop and visit during the tour! One of 50+ points of interest. Stop at any attraction for as long as you like.
- Calgary Stampede - Hear all about the iconic Stampede from the inventor himself (sort of)!
- Kananaskis Country - Discover and learn about the beauty of Kananaskis Country.
- Exshaw - See & learn about the community with the last industrial building before entering (or after leaving) Banff National Park.
- Canmore - You’ll drive right past the mountain town. Learn about how Canmore got it’s name!
- Mount Rundle - We’ll point out the iconic mountain. Learn about how it got it’s name and who discovered it.
- Banff - Discover the iconic mountain town of Banff!
- Castle Mountain - See the mountain that looks like, well, a castle!
- Kananaskis Village - Stop by the small mountain village! If not, we’ll tell you all about it.
- The Fortress - See why the name says it all for this mountain!
- Banff National Park - You’ll be driving through a large portion of Banff National Park, so you might as well learn something about it!
- Bow Valley Provincial Park - Feel like sleeping under the stars? You might after hearing about this beauty of a campground you’ll pass by!
- Canmore Museum - We’ll tell you about the Canmore Museum. If you decide to stop and visit, just start driving! The tour will pick up where you left off!
- Dead Man’s Flats - Learn about how this highway village got it’s rather unique name.
- Ghost Lake - Don’t be scared! It really is a nice lake on the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. You’ll see! You’ll also hear about all the fun people like to have on it!
- Kootenay National Park - Although you won’t drive through the park, we’ll tell you all about it in case you want to visit!
- Moraine Lake - What can we say about this lake that hasn’t already been said? We always have something to say!
- Mount Norquay - See the ski resort just outside of Banff. We’ll tell what it has that the other resorts in the area don’t!
- Tunnel Mountain - You’ve probably figured out that they built a tunnel through this mountain. We’ll tell you why, how, when & what went wrong!
- Three Sisters - The iconic Three Sisters mountain. We’ll point it out and tell you the sisters names!
- Nakiska Ski Area - One of the areas best ski resorts. See why!
- Copper Mountain - Ah yes, another mountain to gawk at and learn about! Wooho!
- Cascade Mountain - See the mountain. Hear the mountain. BE the mountain. One of 50+ points of interest. Stop at any attraction for as long or as little as you like.
- Bow River - You’ll find yourself driving alongside this famous mountain river multiple times throughout the tour. We’d be a pretty terrible tour company if we didn’t tell you about it!
- Cascade Gardens - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Vermilion Lakes - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Banff Visitor Information Centre - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Hoodoos Trail - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Banff Legacy Trail - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Tunnel Mountain Trail - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Johnson Lake - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Banff Park Museum - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Mirror Lake - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Cascade Ponds - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Fenland Trail - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Cascade Waterfall - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Cory and Edith Passes - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- C Level Cirque Trail - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
- Cascade Gardens - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Two Jack Lake - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Banff Avenue - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Cave and Basin National Historic Site - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Parker Ridge Trail - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Tunnel Mountain Trail - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Sunshine Meadows - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Bow Falls - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Lake Minnewanka - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Centennial Ridge Trail - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Ribbon Creek Trail - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Fireweed Glass Studio - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Avens Gallery - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Canmore Farmers Market - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Big Head Sculpture - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Cross Zee Ranch - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Explore Canmore Kananaskis - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Kananaski Wildlife Drive - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Grotto Canyon - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Spray Lakes Road - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Upper Kananaskis Lake - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Ha Ling Peak - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
- Grassi Lakes - Not a point of interest on the tour, but you’ll pass by and can stay here as long as you like.
What's Included
- Take the tour at your own pace, with no time limits.
- One booking per vehicle suffices for the entire group.
- Flexible dates: Access the tour anytime on the Tripvia Tours app.
- Engage in an optional Fun Trivia Challenge.
- A reliable mobile or WiFi connection is needed for the initial download.
What's Not Included
- Attraction tickets
- Smartphone or tablet
- Transportation (use your own vehicle)
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Additional Information
Connect your smartphone to your vehicle’s stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive!
Follow the iconic Trans-Canada Hwy and make your journey through the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains memorable!
Start anywhere along the route between Banff & Calgary. The tour is the same in either direction.
Learn about indigenous peoples, early pioneers, animals, geography and historical events from a professional tour guide. See & hear about towering mountains, pristine lakes & rivers, wildlife crossings and mountain towns that make this drive incredible.
With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Fun audio clips will play automatically as you drive. Easily refer to the GPS map. No data used during the tour.
This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.
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Location
Banff
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(17 Ratings)
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Diane_j
Oct 21, 2023
We really enjoyed the... - We really enjoyed the Wildlife tour around Banff, Our tour guide was awesome and the sights were beautiful.
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Hunterdavidj
Sep 16, 2023
Definitely the way to go. - Great way to find out about the surroundings as you drive. Sometimes a bit cheesy but that just adds to the fun.
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William_s
Jun 18, 2023
Fun to hear the stories and facts along the way. - Historical facts and locations noted throughout the tour were entertaining and informative. Really kept us alert as we drove.
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Sarah_h
Jun 16, 2023
Definitely Worth Going - The whole tour was excellent made only better by Kady our excellent host. The most memorable part was when we saw a grizzly bear, the first of the season spotted by our host.
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J4472pdkatherinep
May 19, 2023
Awesome tour - This tour was awesome and unique. So many amazing suggested stops that we would not have known about otherwise. Definitely worth the cost. Thank you!
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Brian_h
Apr 23, 2023
A Fun History Lesson - For the price, it's well worth signing up. Super interesting and a fun history lesson along the way.
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Cachaffe
Dec 5, 2022
Fabulous! - Fabulous! GPS and audio was right on. Lots of great information shared. Interesting! Great way to learn as you make the drive on trans Canada highway.
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Connaughty
Nov 27, 2023
Interesting if glitchy - There were a few glitches in the audio
It would cut off before a section was finished
Had some new and interesting information for someone who grew up here
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Daniel_o
Apr 6, 2023
Great experience - Great commentary on Canadian history and trivia from the start of the tour until the end. We only drove from Calgary to Banff, so only got a couple of hours of the tour. Looking forward to more tours as we drive more trans-Canada routes.
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Lynn_r
Sep 5, 2023
Not the best - I love GPS guided apps and this one did work for. It gave good history and background on many.
I recently used the Shaka app in Kauai and that seem to work much. Much better than this one did, plus this narrator was kind of lame. I would say you need to work on your GPS navigation to be more trouble free.
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