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Companion Program

Thursday, April 10 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

Banff’s Best - A look at mountain life
Welcome to Banff! This tour features the majestic beauty of water frozen in time, an ascent up a mountain, a taste of local history and a chance to spy on wildlife - complete in one afternoon! To start, feel the power of the Bow Falls and the beauty that surrounds it just below the Banff Springs Hotel. Continue exploring from some of the best views in town - Surprise Corner on Tunnel Mountain Drive, the Hoodoos (oddly shaped pillars of glacial rock), Mount Norquay’s winding road and Sulphur Mountain’s peak. Your guide will provide interesting tidbits on Banff’s rich natural and human history. This is the perfect tour to start your stay in beautiful Banff!

There will be fantastic photo opportunities at each of the exciting stops!

 
Friday, April 11 (10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

Option 1: Cooking demo, 1 hour
Watch one of The Banff Springs recognized chefs create a gourmet treat.

Option 2: Hike in Banff National Park, 1 hour
Hike through Banff National Park, view beautiful scenery while getting some exercise!

Both options are followed by lunch at the Banff Springs hotel.