Calgary to Banff: Scenic Wildlife Adventure

Discover wild encounters and stunning vistas on a Calgary to Banff day trip. Visit a Wolfdog Sanctuary, explore Canmore, and enjoy Lake Minnewanka.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary - Intro Tour - Included
    Upon arrival at the Wolfdog Sanctuary, visitors will be captivated by these intelligent and furry creatures. Join the Introductory Tour to discover their past and present homes, how they arrived here, and why this sanctuary is an ideal haven for them.
    Enjoy an engaging presentation that unveils the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Admission fees
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel drop-offs in Canmore or Banff
  • Photos & Videos on request
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enhance your trip from Calgary to Banff with an adventure brimming with wildlife encounters and stunning landscapes! This is not just an ordinary tour; it’s a full-day adventure that will be treasured forever.
Upon arrival at the Wolfdog Sanctuary, be captivated by these intelligent and furry animals. Enjoy a breathtaking drive through Kananaskis…

Location
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
Range Road 53
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Katrina_c
Sep 29, 2025
Wolfdogs and other highlights - I started the day with one group stopping at 2 Jack Lake and Lake Minnetonka then changed to another as there were only 2 of us wanting to see the wolfdogs. Since it was only 2 of us and our fabulous guide Dia (unsure of spelling) the rest of the day was more flexible. I was meant to spend time in Banff but opted to join the other 2 on the chairlift instead. Great decision as was a lovely day and the views were amazing. Then onto the highlight for me seeing the wolfdogs. Definitely recommend if you are interested in animals, they are just beautiful and it was very interesting learning about them. Then it was a quick stop in Crane for some yummy ice cream before heading back to Calgary. Was a wonder day that I won’t forget, thank you.
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Steve
Jul 10, 2025
Great Company; Had a Great Time. Highly Recommend - Great time. Went with Banff Day Trips to Banff and the Yamnuska Wolf Dog sanctuary. Picked by Patrick and later had Gordon as our tour guide. Fun bunch of guys who made the day trip fun and exciting. My wife like Patrick so much she wished he was her son in law. Good work guys
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Dianeta66ow
Jun 3, 2025
Fantastic and well worth it. - Truly amazing. A must see. Gondon was a friendly funny and knowledgeable driver/guide. Highly recommend booking with Banff Day Trips. They make it exceptional
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Patricia_b
Sep 16, 2025
Not enough time - I thought that the Wolfdog Sanctuary was the primary stop on the tour and we would go there first. However not all the people on the tour were going there so we were split after lunch with one group going to the sanctuary and one group going to the lakes. The group going to the wolfdogs stopped at 2 little towns to kill time until our late afternoon tour time slot. This means that we only got 30 minutes to visit other enclosures after our intro talk. Since the reason I booked the tour was to visit the sanctuary, i was disappointed with the time we got to spend there.
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From $126
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).