Banff Day Trip & Wolfdog Sanctuary Tour
Overview
Elevate your journey from Calgary to Banff with a full‑day adventure that blends wildlife encounters, mountain scenery, and the charm of Canada’s alpine towns.
Your morning begins at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary, where you’ll meet these intelligent, expressive animals up close. Their Intro Tour offers a rare look into their stories, their personalities, and the incredible work being done to protect them. It’s a moment of connection that stays with you.
Continue with a scenic drive through Kananaskis Country, known for sweeping valleys, rugged peaks, and the chance to spot wild horses. Enjoy free time in Downtown Banff for lunch and exploring cafés, shops, and local treats.
The afternoon brings peaceful stops at Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka, perfect for shoreline walks, glacier‑fed water views, and mountain photos.
End your day with drop‑off in the Town of Banff, Canmore, Calgary, or the Calgary Airport.
What's Included
- Bottled water Drinking water is provided throughout the day
- Photos & Videos, ask and you shall get!
- Pick-Up from the list of Hotels in Calgary.
- Drop-offs can also be done at your hotel in Canmore or the Town of Banff at the end of the tour.
- Banff National Park - day pass
- Yamnuska wofldog Sanctuary Intro-Tour Admission
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals Meals are not included
- Optional tipping is always welcome
Meeting and Pickup
If your hotel isn't on the list, just add its name and address in the special request section. We'll then confirm your pick-up/drop-off time or arrange a meeting point if it's outside our service area.One backpack and one carry-on per person, anything else, please let us know as soon as you book your adventure.
What To Expect
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Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kananaskis Country
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Banff Avenue
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Two Jack Lake
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Lake Minnewanka
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Calgary
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for children under 10
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Banff Day Trip & Wolfdog Sanctuary Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Bottled water. Drinking water is provided throughout the day.
- Photos & Videos, ask and you shall get!.
- Pick-Up from the list of Hotels in Calgary.
- Drop-offs can also be done at your hotel in Canmore or the Town of Banff at the end of the tour.
- Banff National Park - day pass.
- Yamnuska wofldog Sanctuary Intro-Tour Admission.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Meals. Meals are not included.
- Optional tipping is always welcome.
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Banff Day Trip & Wolfdog Sanctuary Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for children under 10
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Banff Day Trip & Wolfdog Sanctuary Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterDrinking water is provided throughout the day
- Photos & Videos, ask and you shall get!
- Pick-Up from the list of Hotels in Calgary.
- Drop-offs can also be done at your hotel in Canmore or the Town of Banff at the end of the tour.
- Banff National Park - day pass
- Yamnuska wofldog Sanctuary Intro-Tour Admission
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- MealsMeals are not included
- Optional tipping is always welcome
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for children under 10
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
