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Open Top Tour Banff

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*Clicking ‘Check Availability’ and ‘Book now’ redirects you to the tour operator’s site. All bookings are managed directly by individual tour operators.

Season 2024 dates May – October are flexible and extend as long as weather allows. Occasional changes in regular operating times may occur due to weather.  

Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, Canmore offers outdoor adventures year-round. From hiking and biking in the summer to skiing and snowboarding in the winter, this charming town is a paradise for nature lovers. Explore local galleries, shops, and restaurants, and keep an eye out for wildlife like elk and bears!

Plan your Trip – check the weather daily, consider your condition, and check the conditions on the trail. 

Carry Bears pray if you are going out to the nature. Know how to use it, too.

Respect nature – Don’t  leave trash behind, do not feed or take selfies with animals. Visit parks.canada.ca for more information.

Legendary Banff with Pursuit: Essential Info

The Basics

Pursuit’s Legendary Banff Open Top Tour explores Banff in a 1930s-style vehicle—$59/adult, $38/child (6-15), kids 5 and under free. This 90-minute ride runs May to October, departing hourly 10 AM–6 PM from Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Ave.

What’s Included

Ride a 20-seat Pursuit coach—open-top (canvas in rain), USB ports, period-costumed guides spilling Banff’s past: Marilyn Monroe, royal visits, local legends. Stops hit Surprise Corner, Mount Norquay viewpoint, and Tunnel Mountain Drive—prime Rockies photo spots.

Key Details

$59/adult, $38/child (6-15), free under 5. Book 48 hours ahead with Pursuit online, save 10%—nonrefundable after 72 hours. Parking’s tight; arrive early or take Roam Transit Route 1 ($2) from Banff. Layer up—open air’s brisk even in summer.

Why Go

Pursuit’s Legendary Banff mixes vintage vibes with insider stories—think 1930s flair, 2025 comfort. Hit Banff’s iconic lookouts in style; 700,000+ summer visitors mean spots go quick. Book early for this Rockies classic.

Plan It

Runs mid-May to mid-October 2025, 10 AM–6 PM (peak adds 30-min intervals). No food onboard—grab a snack pre-tour. Pair with Pursuit’s Gondola pass ($229/adult) for more. Confirm directly with Pursuit.

Open Top Tour Banff

*Clicking ‘Check Availability’ and ‘Book now’ redirects you to the tour operator’s site. All bookings are managed directly by individual tour operators.

*This clip’s courtesy of the tour operator—check their site for the latest on this Canmore adventure

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