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Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff: Majestic Wilderness Adventure in Grizzly Refuge
4.6
144 Ratings
Takakkaw Falls
Embark on a majestic wilderness adventure in the grizzly refuge near Banff. Ride a gondola for stunning views of grizzly country and witness an orphaned grizzly bear in its natural habitat.
Embark on a majestic wilderness adventure in the grizzly refuge near Banff. Ride a gondola for stunning views of grizzly country and witness an orphaned grizzly bear in its natural habitat.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Takakkaw Falls - Explore Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park (when accessible) to witness Canada’s second tallest waterfall, cascading 254m (830 feet) in a single drop and 384m (1,260 feet) in total. The falls can be viewed from the parking lot or by taking an optional short 0.5km (¹⁄₃ mile) walk along a paved path to the base of these…
- Takakkaw Falls - Explore Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park (when accessible) to witness Canada’s second tallest waterfall, cascading 254m (830 feet) in a single drop and 384m (1,260 feet) in total. The falls can be viewed from the parking lot or by taking an optional short 0.5km (¹⁄₃ mile) walk along a paved path to the base of these magnificent falls.
- Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - Take a ride on a four-person open-chairlift partway up the mountain to visit the Grizzly Bear Refuge, the largest enclosed grizzly bear habitat globally. Here, meet Boo, a bear with paws as large as hubcaps, a mouth full of sharp teeth, and powerful muscles beneath his thick fur, in his 20-acre habitat in the Rocky Mountain wilderness. Learn about Boo’s personal story and grizzly bear behavior from an expert guide while observing him as he explores, hunts, and forages like his wild relatives. After the tour, return via the open-air chairlift.
- Emerald Lake - Enjoy a brief stop at Emerald Lake, renowned for its jade-colored waters and encircled by the stunning Rocky Mountains.
What's Included
- Golden Skybridge — A suspension bridge 130 metres (426 feet) high (Only available for 2025)
- Professional guide
- Return transport from Banff
- Visit to a grizzly bear refuge
- Chairlift ride
- Gondola ride at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (Not available until 2026)
- Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
- Golden Skybridge — A suspension bridge 130 metres (426 feet) high (Only available for 2025)
- Professional guide
- Return transport from Banff
- Visit to a grizzly bear refuge
- Chairlift ride
- Gondola ride at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (Not available until 2026)
- Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
What's Not Included
- Optional gratuities
- Optional gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on an exhilarating small-group journey through the Rockies, immersing yourself in the region’s breathtaking natural marvels. Witness the majestic Takakkaw Falls, one of Canada’s tallest waterfalls, and explore the vibrant waters of Emerald Lake. Discover the historic Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park. Visit the Golden Skybridge, Canada’s…
Embark on an exhilarating small-group journey through the Rockies, immersing yourself in the region’s breathtaking natural marvels. Witness the majestic Takakkaw Falls, one of Canada’s tallest waterfalls, and explore the vibrant waters of Emerald Lake. Discover the historic Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park. Visit the Golden Skybridge, Canada’s highest suspension bridge, offering spectacular views and a delightful lunch. Continue to the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge to encounter Boo, a rescued grizzly bear residing in a 20-acre sanctuary. It’s not just the destinations, but the experiences that make it unforgettable.
- Early and late season bookings may be subject to itinerary changes, the Takakkaw Falls Road typically opens late June. Alternative stops are usually the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge..
- Infant rates do not include food.
- Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.
Location
Takakkaw Falls
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(144 Ratings)
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Coastal788430
Oct 3, 2025
Great day with Jake our driver/guide - Excellent trip
Jake was a good driver/guide ,lot of history & local information supplied(the man can talk 🤣)
Reversing up the mountain road👏 well done
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Gail
Sep 26, 2025
Great guide! - Evie was excellent, very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. A great way to find out lots about the national park whilst going on some great trips. We were lucky enough to meet Boo and the team there were also very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Lovely food at the bridges. Highly recommend.
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John
Sep 21, 2025
We all went on a bear hunt! …. And it was great 😊 - Had a brilliant day, visiting Takakka Falls, skywalk, Emerald Lake and the big event, the grizzly bear refuge via the sky lift, to see Boo the bear. Emma, our guide and driver for the day, was great. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the bears and providing a very informative commentary throughout the day. We were lucky to see lots of Boo to top-off a great day.
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Tinapm2224jf
Sep 19, 2025
Boo and Jake - Boo was great. He posed for us for 15 minutes.
Jake was a great guide with an amazing personality and beard! His interpretive dance at Emerald Lake drew such a huge audience we're sure he has a new side gig!! Thank you Jake, you're the best!!
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U4746ogcarmines
Sep 19, 2025
Best tour in banff - Jake was the best guide we’ve had in years. We spent a full day going to see boo the grizzly bear followed by emerald lake. Jake was Knowledgeable fun and accommodating. I would highly recommend his tour
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Annabellem601
Sep 18, 2025
Great tour with Ella! - Did the Grizzly bears tour with Ella and she was fantastic! She was very funny, told some great stories and put a lot of effort into making it a memorable experience.
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Sandradeem2025
Aug 24, 2025
Fabulous - Absolutely fabulous tour. Our guide Michaela was excellent, informative, friendly and went above and beyond. We were a small group of 5 and she came along with us to all the scenic spots and took photos for us ( which for a solo traveller is wonderful) Every stop was amazing and the Grizzly Bear sanctuary was awesome. We were really lucky Boo put on a show for us, it was magical. Emerald Lake was breathtaking. An absolute gem of a tour and our guide made it even more special. Don’t miss this tour!
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Y7567jrthomasm
Aug 14, 2025
Excellent full day adventure - A full day trip with lots to see. Boo the bear was incredible to see. The van was clean and comfortable. Our guide Chloe was very knowledgeable and an excellent guide.
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Robyn
Aug 14, 2025
Tour with Georgia the best... - Georgia was friendly, welcoming, informative and excellent in connecting with all her passengers! The tour gave us so much insight into geography, the history around the area and we learnt alot about wildlife especially, bears! It was great to meet 'Boo' ...loved our experience with Georgia and highly recommend.
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Go738051
Sep 26, 2025
Great day but not a grizzly bear tour! - A fabulous way to see the highlights of Banff and Yoho national parks. Eve our fantastic guide was full of really interesting history and wildlife facts! Go knowing this is a site seeing day out not a grizzly bear tour. Eve and the content get 5 stars dropped one as it’s totally misnamed !!! Perhaps highlights of Banff and Yoho is more appropriate
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