Banff Grizzly Bear Refuge Tour

Visit the world's largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat on a full-day tour from Banff. Meet Boo at the Grizzly Bear Refuge, visit Takakkaw Falls, the second highest waterfall in Canada, and enjoy lunch at the highest restaurant in Canada.
Products specifications
Where Banff, Alberta
Price for 1 Participant
$313.00
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Meet Boo at Banff's Grizzly Bear Refuge!

Seeing a bear in the flesh is a thrilling moment that will stay with you long after you’ve left the mountains.  Boo is a Grizzly bear with paws the size of hubcaps, enormous muscles moving beneath his shaggy fur, and a mouth full of sharp teeth. He ambles slowly through his 20-acre habitat in the Rocky Mountain bush, allowing you to watch him explore, forage, and hunt just like his wild cousins. You’ll also hear his personal story and learn about grizzly bear behaviour during your visit to the largest enclosed grizzly bear habitat in the world.

Your grizzly adventure begins with being picked up in Banff. You’ll visit breathtaking Takakkaw Falls (subject to seasonal road access), Canada’s second-highest waterfall and the picturesque Emerald Lake. You’ll also take a gondola ride up to the top of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, where you’ll enjoy a gourmet lunch at the highest restaurant in Canada with spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies. From there, your tour continues with a chairlift ride to the Grizzly Bear Refuge for an intimate encounter with Boo.

This tour has a guaranteed grizzly bear sighting or your next tour is free.

Highlights:

  • A guided tour to the largest enclosed grizzly bear habitat in the world.
  • Lunch at the highest restaurant in Canada.
  • Soar to the heights of the Purcell Mountains in an enclosed gondola with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains.
  • Visit Takakkaw Falls and Emerald Lake.

What’s included:

  • Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge
  • Mountain top lunch at Eagle's Eye Restaurant
  • Gondola ride
  • Friendly certified guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off provided from most hotels in Banff & Samson Mall (Lake Louise Village)

Duration:

  • 10 hours

When:

  • Tours daily June - September 8:30am. *
    *subject to availability

Need to know:

  • This experience is suitable for all ages.
  • Dress for the weather, wearing layers including a jacket, as you will be getting on and off the bus during the tour.
  • The tours are small and private. The bus can seat up to 24 people.
  • Tours in early June will include stops at the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge instead of Takakkaw Falls.

Whether you are looking for a unique experience gift idea for the animal lovers in your life or fun things to do in Banff, the Banff Grizzly Bear Refuge Tour is the way to go.

The Grizzly Bear Refuge Tour takes place at Banff, Alberta.  VIEW MAP


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