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Bow Valley Parkway, Banff

4.5
#2 of 45 in Scenic Drive in Canada
Scenic Drive · Wildlife Area
Drive on Bow Valley Parkway, a scenic section of the Trans-Canada Highway that takes travelers from Lake Louise to Banff. Cycle or drive on the narrow, winding path, and you might spot coyotes, elks, wolves, grizzlies, and bighorn sheep. Numerous viewpoints and interpretive spots offer picturesque vistas of the wildlife-rich Bow Valley, rocky cliffs, and evergreen forests. This road provides access to many hiking trails and scenic spots, such as Johnston Canyon and Moraine Lake. To visit Bow Valley Parkway and get the most from your holiday in Banff National Park, create itinerary details personal to you using our Banff National Park trip builder app.
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Tours to Bow Valley Parkway

FROM $76 BOOK WITH VIATOR Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
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Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
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FROM $55 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus
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Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discover Lake Louise & Snowshoeing
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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  • By bowlinfarms
    The scenery is just spectacular, everywhere you look there is something that just takes your breath away.  more »
  • By buttercup1211
    We drove between Lake Louise and Castle Junction and what an absolutely scenic and peaceful ride. If you’re not in a rush, you definitely want to get off Highway 1 and take this route instead. Do a...  more »
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