Top Calgary Half-day Tours

Combine sightseeing with an adrenaline-pumping adventure on this small-group day tour from Banff or Canmore. You'll soak up the sights as you raft down the Kananaskis River, one of Alberta's most pristine waterways. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as bald eagles, bears and deer as you navigate the periodic rapids.

Get acquainted with the Rockies on both land and water. This unique tour will expose you to the multi-faceted experience our surroundings have to offer. First, you will arrive at Barrier Lake Day Use Area where you will step into a large canoe and set off for a paddle along the rugged shoreline of Barrier Lake, surrounded by fresh air, mountain views, and likely some wildlife. Once you’ve returned to shore, you will have time for a self-sufficient picnic lunch, or time to enjoy one of the various restaurants in the valley before heading to Boundary Ranch. You will ride through wooded trails, past glistening ponds, and take in the immensity of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. This family-friendly activity is perfect for anyone ages 6+. You must drive yourself to Barrier Lake then to Boundary Ranch.

For a night out with a difference, embark on this adult-only ghost tour of Calgary by sidecar. You’ll travel to historic parts of the city, including Fort Calgary, Inglewood, and Scotsman’s Hill. Along the way, hear spooky tales of notorious Calgary residents, hauntings, and dark history, and pause for non-alcoholic refreshments—or an alcoholic drink at your own expense—at historic pubs.

****No Hidden Fee Guarantee**** ● Visit the newly renovated Central Library ● Free! Admission ticket for Calgary Tower ● Duration: 3 hours ● Option to include the Calgary Zoo Visit in your Package

'Discover the Rockies' package includes: Two Walking Tours. Your phone becomes your tour guide as you explore Banff & Canmore with two GPS-guided audio walking tours! Each with 30 fully narrated points of interest. Driving Tour. ** new for 2022 Listen to a tour guide as you drive between Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Sunshine Village & Nakiska! Over 50 points of interest. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is 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.

Immerse yourself in stunning Canadian Rockies scenery on this guided tour from Banff to Yoho National Park and beyond. Marvel at Moraine Lake's opalescent waters; learn about the human history of the landscapes; look for moose, bear, and elk, and make a stop at Lake Louise to snap photos of its famously turquoise waters.

After a long flight to Calgary the last thing you’ll want to do is drive the two-plus hours to Lake Louise. And the views are fantastic: sit back, relax, and admire them on this private airport shuttle. You’ll be met at the arrivals hall of the airport and dropped off right at the door of your hotel in the Banff National Park.

Immerse yourself in the scenery of the Canadian Rockies and enjoy a personalized experience of Banff National Park on this private tour from Calgary. Explore at your own pace as your guide shares the history of Canada's first national park and takes you to top sites including Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Lake Minnewanka.

Step back in time and delve into Canada’s colorful past with this Heritage Park general admission ticket. With your ticket in hand, head inside the family-friendly park and begin exploring at your leisure. In the summer months, you can learn all about life as a 19th-century fur-trader or railway worker, and visit old-fashioned blacksmith’s shops and lumber yards. Admire antique automobiles at the Gasoline Alley Museum, where vintage 1908 REO Autobuggies and 1912 Buicks take pride of place. Stroll through Heritage Town Square and perhaps chat to the locals in their traditional clothing.

Spend the day exploring the wonders of the Canadian Rockies—and have the chance to discover the Columbia Icefield on foot—on this full-day tour from Banff or Calgary. In the morning, board your coach and head into nature. You'll see highlights like the Waputik Range, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the Crowfoot Glacier. For an upgrade, you can also set off via Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer to see the landmark up close.

Explore many of Banff National Park’s key sights—and don’t worry about driving yourself—on this stress-free, full-day tour from Calgary or Banff Town. Set off in the morning, and travel in an air-conditioned coach. You’ll visit landmarks like Sulphur Mountain (upgrade for a gondola ride) and the dramatic Bow Falls, will tour the Johnston Canyon Walk, and will have time at leisure for wandering and lunch (own expense) in Banff Town.

After a long, tiring flight, the last thing most travelers feel like doing is driving the two-plus-hour journey from Calgary Airport to Banff. Simplify your arrival process with this private shuttle. Your driver will meet you at the airport and help with your bags. This is a round-trip service so you can enjoy the convenience of a pick-up again before your departure.

Whether you've just arrived in Calgary or you've lived here all your life, you're guaranteed to expand your mind and friend circle on the Street Art & Craft Beer Tour. Discover what Calgarians love so much about this city – street art, craft beer, and community spirit. Join us while we share with you top-selected Street Art Murals with exclusive information and stories from the artists themselves. Gaze at the famous murals produced by World-wide artists over the past 4 years of the Beltline Urban Murals Project and cheers to a night out with new friends.

Your vintage motorcycle sidecar adventure winds its way through the foothills passing through historical communities. Travel through rolling ranch country and mountain meadows to the headwaters of a glacial stream in the heart of Kananaskis country, stopping along the way for photos. Wind your way down the river valley to the Eau Claire Distillery and The Chinook Arch Meadery to stop and sample the local products. Tastings are included in the price. Optional meadery/distillery tours and picnic lunch are available at an additional charge. Please enquire after booking.

Our expert local guides know Calgary City inside and out. ​Touch, see, hear, and smell the mystifying magnificence of nature as we cycle along the Bow River and into Sandstone City. Explore local favorite prairie spots. Marvel at the iconic Peace bridge. Hear tales of conquest and mystery. Connect with the 1st Nations People, the water, and the legendary Stampede.

Your vintage sidecar adventure starts off in Calgary and heads west .  Stop in Cochrane, AB for a stroll around main street and experience the old northwest. Travel past the Yamnuska Wolf Sanctuary along the historic Bow Valley Trail, through ranch country. Enter the Rocky Mountains and the Canmore area for lunch to experience a mountain resort town. Lunch on your own. Wolf Dog Sanctuary tours or a floating lunch on the river are available after booking at an additional charge. Please enquire.

As we are sure you have discovered, renting a car in one country and dropping it off in the other is not a possibility.  Getting across the border efficiently, timely & with a gorgeous view along the way is very simply with our van service.  Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery through the majestic mountains in Montana, the wind farms in Alberta and everything else in between. With seat flexibility, with removable bench seats and a trailer hitch to tow our small trailer for excess luggage, ski equipment or golf clubs - the most flexible service available! Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, we are ready to go when you are!