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Canmore: Downtown Sightseeing Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

1. Canmore: Downtown Sightseeing Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

With your smartphone as your audio tour and guide, explore the best of Canmore as you learn about the surrounding mountains, parks, and rivers that have played a role in the town’s history. Visit Canmore Museum, see the Red Telephone Box, stroll around Friendship Park, and more. After downloading your tour on your phone (download instructions found on your confirmation voucher), the route begins on the east end of downtown Canmore. From here, see the Three Sisters Gallery before crossing the railway tracks, where you'll learn about the importance the Canadian Pacific Railway had on Canmore's development. Follow along a portion of the Bow Valley Trail where your audio guide will point out some sculptures and tell you about some of the mountains you can see to the north. Learn about some of Canmore's old coal mining equipment that you’ll walk past before making your way to the picturesque Policeman's Creek Trail. As you meander along a portion of the trail, hear about the creek, Bow River, and the Canmore Nordic Center. After about a kilometer, find yourself in the heart of downtown Canmore, where you'll hear about its history and historic buildings like the Canmore Hotel and the Canmore Miners Union Hall. Spot Mount Rundle, the Canmore Museum, and Geoscience Center and get a taste of nature as you head through Friendship Park. Finally, finish up your tour with a short walk through Centennial Park, followed by stops at the famous North-West Mounted Police Barracks and the Big Head sculpture where you'll learn all about how Canmore got its name.

From Calgary: Private Banff National Park Day Trip

2. From Calgary: Private Banff National Park Day Trip

Visit Canada's first national park and take in the scenic views around Banff Town, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake. A free time to explore around Banff Town, Bow falls, Secret Corner, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Lake Minnewanka, and Two Jack Lake. Round-Trip Transportation from Calgary. • Update: We only offer a PRIVATE TOUR exclusively for your group and family, We will follow the strict health guidelines to operate this tour to the highest safety standard. Together we will still enjoy traveling and experiencing Banff National Park.

Rocky Mountains: Smartphone Driving and Walking Audio Tours

3. Rocky Mountains: Smartphone Driving and Walking Audio Tours

Discover the Rockies with 3 audio tours on your smartphone. Admire the scenic beauty of the area and explore the charming towns of Canmore and Banff at your own pace. Engaging audio clips will play automatically as you drive using a live GPS map, and no data is used during the tours. First, enjoy the Calgary and Lake Louise Driving tour that takes you along Trans-Canada Highway 1, one of the most exciting drives in Alberta. Start anywhere along the route between Calgary and Lake Louise. With your smartphone as your guide, learn about the surrounding mountains, parks, and rivers that have played a role in the historical development of the area. Hear about the discovery of the Banff Hot Springs and admire the beauty of Banff National Park. The Canmore Downtown Sightseeing Walking Tour explores the best of Canmore. Visit Canmore Museum, see the Red Telephone Box, and stroll around Friendship Park. Start on the east end of downtown and see the Three Sisters Gallery, where you'll learn about the importance of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Follow along a portion of the Bow Valley Trail and learn about some of Canmore's coal mining history before making your way to the picturesque Policeman's Creek Trail. In the heart of downtown, you'll hear about its history and historic buildings like the Canmore Hotel and the Canmore Miners Union Hall. Finish up your tour with a short walk through Centennial Park. Then, discover more about the history and culture of the Banff on a city highlights walking audio tour. Chart your own course using the GPS map and find out where to find the town's statues, sculptures, and murals as you explore the historic downtown. Hear the story of how the town was founded and visit sites like the riverside Banff Central Park or the historic Victorian-style home at the Luxton Home Museum. Learn about the buildings, sculptures, surrounding mountains, and parks that have played a role in the town’s history.

Calgary & Lake Louise: Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

4. Calgary & Lake Louise: Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

Follow your audio tour guide along the Trans-Canada Highway 1, one of the most exciting drives in Alberta. Start anywhere along the route between Calgary and Lake Louise. The tour experience is the same in any direction. Learn about the discovery of the Banff Hot Springs and admire the beauty of Banff National Park. Hear about Kananaskis Country and other sights at your own pace. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Entertaining audio clips will play automatically as you drive using a live GPS map, and no data is used during the tour. Enjoy a fun audio tour with information and trivia to keep the whole family laughing and engaged along the way. Each point of interest along the way has a multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Keep score and learn plenty of interesting facts along the route.

Calgary and Vancouver: Smartphone Audio Driving Tour Package

5. Calgary and Vancouver: Smartphone Audio Driving Tour Package

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the majestic Trans-Canada Highway 1, stretching from Calgary, Alberta to Vancouver, BC. Our audio tour offers four immersive experiences, allowing you to explore at your own pace without any time constraints. With the freedom to stop anywhere, let the scenic beauty captivate you as you drive while the entertaining audio clips play automatically through our live GPS map, all without using any data. The Calgary to Lake Louise tour takes you on a fascinating discovery of Banff National Park, with insights into the historic Banff Hot Springs and the stunning Kananaskis Country. Revel in the wonders of nature as you admire the Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Fortress Mountains at your leisure. Continue your adventure from Lake Louise to Revelstoke, as the audio guide brings the drive to life with tales of mountains, rivers, lakes, canyons, and glaciers. Pass by iconic landmarks such as Wapta Lake, Kicking Horse Pass, and Glacier National Park. Explore parks, historical sites, and recreational areas, from the Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site to the Giant Cedars and Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk Trails. Move on to the Kamloops to Revelstoke tour, where you'll be immersed in the area's natural wonders and history. Enjoy the flexibility to start from either direction as you learn about the Thompson River and its Sockeye salmon. Experience the charm of Mount Ida, Eagle River, Mount Macpherson, and more, while uncovering stories like the Fly Hills Fire and the Last Spike. Follow the route along Highway 1 & the Coquihalla on the Vancouver to Kamloops tour, a breathtaking drive that reveals the beauty of British Columbia. Learn about the Hudson's Bay Company, early explorer James Douglas, and the scenic Fraser Valley. Engage in fun audio clips with multiple-choice trivia questions at many of the point of interests, ensuring entertainment for all ages. Our audio guide ensures a safe and hands-free experience, playing automatically as you approach points of interest. Download the app for offline use and save your data. Whether you start from Calgary or Vancouver, the tour promises an enriching and laughter-filled family-friendly adventure. So, get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey filled with scenic wonders, historical insights, and fascinating trivia, as you explore the breathtaking Trans-Canada Highway 1 at your own pace with our entertaining audio tour guide.

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What people are saying about Canmore

Hats off to our tourist guide Joey M!! He did an excellent job above and beyond our expectation. Getting this tour is worth it with all the convenience fr the hotel pick up to each strategic spots for phototaking. Joey M even took the initiative to be the official photographer of our group. Its also worth mentioning that with a tour guide like Joey, we skipped all the long waiting lines and the hassle of finding parking spots! We highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the best of banff in one day!

I travelled with my daughter and my parents and our tour guides Jef and Gabe were very accommodating. Since this is a private tour, we didn't feel rushed to get to another location. We get to take our time and enjoy the scenery. I highly recommend this tour. We will definitely book with them again when we go back to Calgary.

Manny was amazing and took my friend and I to all the spots we wanted to see. He was also a great photographer too! He made sure before the end of my trip we would see some wildlife. He took his time with us and we never felt rushed wherever we were. Highly recommend Manny!

Our driver was so helpful and knowledgeable. We had a fabulous day, he knew just where best photos could be taken and we avoided the crowds and we went at our own pace. Thanks Manny.

These guides are truly excellent. Will always look out for them when travelling by car. Great value