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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!
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.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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
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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.
Pickup included
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sandra C,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
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.
Beth B,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
It was great! Had a wonderful time! The guides were amazing! It was a nice experience for everyone !!
Raymond L,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
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.
Steve G,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
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.
Jessica P,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
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.
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