Night Adventure with possible stargazing and Aurora chasing

Overview

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Want to experience the magic of a night in the mountains but feel uneasy about going alone?

Join our experienced guides and let them handle everything for you - from navigation to setting up your cozy observation base. You’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in the adventure without any worries.

THIS IS NOT A HIKING TOUR, so you won’t need to worry about strenuous activity. While there will be some walking as we explore different locations, it won’t be much. Once we reach the perfect spot, our team will set up a comfortable base just for you. Relax in comfy chairs and inflatable loungers, equipped with headlamps to light your way. Sip on hot chocolate or tea and wrap yourself in blankets as you soak in the peaceful atmosphere of a mountain night.

If the skies are clear, we’ll provide a telescope for a closer look at celestial wonders like stars and planets. And if fortune smiles upon us, the elusive Northern Lights might even make an appearance!

PLUS, A FUN SURPRISE ACTIVITY!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

IMPORTANT NOTE: This 2.5-3.5-hour tour runs under a range of weather conditions - clear skies, partly cloudy, some clouds, mainly cloudy, cloudy, light snow (very magical time in the mountains at night). If it rains or snows heavy, we offer the option to reschedule or a full refund.

Not recommended for children under 8 years old

Any child under 6 years old must be seated in a proper child safety seat (not a booster). Please provide your own child safety seat. If you are traveling with a child under 6 and do not bring a child safety seat, unfortunately, we will have to deny boarding with no refund provided.

Please note, we need a minimum of four guests (they don’t have to be from the same group or family) to run the trip. If we don’t reach that number, we’ll gladly offer you an alternative date, a different service, or a refund.

Stars and Aurora Borealis sightings are not guaranteed

Please let us know in advance if you are coming with a service dog

The tours are scheduled to run under varying sky conditions—partly cloudy, partly clear, a mix of clear sky and clouds, cloudy periods, mainly cloudy and cloudy, light snow. Should the weather be rainy, or heavy snow we offer options to reschedule, choose an alternative tour or a refund. Canmore Travel will make decisions about tour cancellations based on a combination of temperature, wind chill, and rain/ heavy snow forecast. In such cases, you will receive a notification on the day of the tour, and the tour will either be rescheduled or a full refund provided. Our tours operate in temperatures from -20 °C to +20°C.

We kindly request that all individuals joining our services sign an electronic waiver. Please do not list another adult under your waiver. Every adult needs to have their own waiver and sign for themselves. Do not sign on behalf of anyone else (unless you are adding your minor children under your waiver). If your children are over 18, they need to sign their own waiver. Initials and first names only are not accepted as signatures. The waiver link will be sent with the confirmation.

It's crucial to wear warm hats, mitts/gloves, neck warmers, winter jackets, snow pants, thermal/base layers and warm socks and boots. "Hothands" hand and foot warmers strongly recommended. You can purchase them in sports stores in Banff and Canmore.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Hot chocolate and tea to keep you warm

chairs

blankets provided

transportation with a passenger van or SUV

use of headlamps and cleats (if needed)

use of a telescope

inflatable loungers for easy sky watching

food

Banff National Park Pass

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Banff National Park

Want to experience the magic of a night in the mountains but feel uneasy about going alone? Join our experienced guides and let them handle everything for you - from navigation to setting up your cozy observation base. You’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in the adventure without any worries. Step into the enchanting wilderness of the Canadian Rockies for an unforgettable two-hour night adventure! After a convenient pickup from your hotel, you'll be whisked away to explore several hidden locations in the mountains, far from the distractions of the modern world. As you journey under the night sky, feel the thrill of the unknown, surrounded by nature’s raw beauty. Once we reach the perfect spot, our team will set up a comfortable base just for you. Relax in comfy chairs and inflatable loungers, equipped with headlamps to light your way. Sip on hot chocolate or tea and wrap yourself in blankets as you soak in the peaceful atmosphere of a mountain night.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Night Adventure with possible stargazing and Aurora chasing

Pickup included

Reviews

4.81

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This was a wonderful...
Sandra C,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a wonderful experience despite the mostly cloudy conditions. The guides shared their knowledge and identified certain visible constellations, set up a scope for us to get a closer view, warmed us up with hot chocolate and spiced tea. Then a surprise activity that we were able to capture on our smart phone cameras. But I will not provide the details so that others can experience the activity firsthand.
It was great! Had a...
Beth B,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was great! Had a wonderful time! The guides were amazing! It was a nice experience for everyone !!
This was an amazing...
Raymond L,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing activity. Our tour guides were amazing and taught us many things. I highly recommend this to anyone. We were able to see the sky and the beautiful stars.
The guides were...
Steve G,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
The guides were wonderful! Very courteous and upbeat. Tried every way possible to make us comfortable and entertained. Took us to one of the best spots for night sky viewing. Gave lots of info about the area. Provided blankets, chairs, and hot drinks. Unfortunately nature did not cooperate so we saw very few stars and no aurora.
Fabulous !!
kirstyrI9500QF,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fabulous! Very good value for money. And great for families couples and because they are so friendly I would even go on my own !! Brilliant night and got some beautiful picture.
Lovely starry night with...
Jessica P,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lovely starry night with great tour guides! Got to learn not only about the stars but also local flora and fauna - and bears! Bear safety was taken very seriously which was good. Driver picked me up on time too.
Magical Stargazing!
rebeccapO6832DE,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Lovely evening. The guides were really informative and interactive, and made the evening fun. Unfortunately no animal sighting or Aurora Borealis, however the star gazing was amazing. Really enjoyed the night.
A great Starfazing Experience
Y4693WNthomasd,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our night stargazing at Moraine Lake was all we could have hoped for. Our group was the only ones at Moraine Lake to experience the stars. Our guide Lenka was fantastic. She was very knowable and super friendly. She took us down the Bow Valley parkway on our way there in hopes of seeing wildlife. At Moraine Lake she provided blankets, tea or hot coffee and had a telescope for additional viewing. She provided us an incredible amount of information about the area and made sure my family was well taken care of. This was a great tour and I highly recommend booking with Canmore Travel.
Star gazing/aurora chasing
55magenb,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went stargazing/aurora chasing! It was STUNNING. Part of our bucket list checked off! The guides were so nice and informative! We got to drink wonderful hot chocolate and light paint! Wonderful date night idea! We will definitely be booking again when we go back!
Highly recommended
mayainle,
Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fantastic experience! Super friendly and easy to deal with from start to finish. Communication was quick and clear, and they went out of their way to be really accommodating. It made the whole process so smooth and stress-free. Would definitely recommend and happily book with them again!