AlbertaNature & scenery
Banff & Lake Louise Day Tour from Calgary
The classic Rockies day trip: Banff town, turquoise lakes and mountain viewpoints.
Day tours from Calgary
2 guided day tours departing Calgary, Alberta.
The best day tours from Calgary are the Banff and Lake Louise Day Tour, a full day in the Canadian Rockies, and the Drumheller Badlands and Dinosaur Day Trip, a full day through eroded badlands and fossil country east of the city.
Calgary sits at the edge of the prairies with the Rockies visible to the west. That position makes it a practical base for mountain day trips, and Banff National Park is within a couple of hours' drive.
The Banff and Lake Louise tour is the classic mountain outing, with lakes, peaks and the town of Banff. In the other direction, the Drumheller trip explores the Alberta Badlands, a dry, striking landscape that is a major area for dinosaur fossils.
AlbertaHistory & culture
Drumheller Badlands & Dinosaur Day Trip from Calgary
A prairie-to-badlands drive to hoodoos, fossils and the dinosaur capital of Canada.
Tips for your day tour from Calgary
- Both trips are long days, so wear comfortable shoes and bring layers.
- Parks Canada admission applies in the mountain parks, so ask how it is handled in your quote.
- Summer is the best season for Lake Louise, while Drumheller works in most months.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see Banff in a day from Calgary?
Yes. The Banff and Lake Louise Day Tour from Calgary is a full-day outing of roughly ten to twelve hours.
How long is the Drumheller trip?
The Drumheller Badlands and Dinosaur Day Trip from Calgary is a full-day outing of roughly nine to ten hours.
Do I need a car in Calgary?
Not for these tours. They are guided from the city, which saves parking, mountain driving and navigation.