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This 3-hour night tour departs from the Cave and Basin parking lot near downtown Banff and heads out with an expert guide in search of dark skies. Your guide chooses the viewing spot based on the season and that night's sky forecast, and after a scenic drive you take a short walk to the viewpoint. Learn about constellations and planets, hear star myths and legends from different cultures, and, when conditions allow, you may even see the northern lights. Your guide helps you take night photos against the mountains and sky, and the tour runs in a small group of up to 10 people.

Meet your guide at Cave and Basin
and head to the viewing spot
Meet your expert guide at the Cave and Basin parking lot near the heart of Banff to start the tour. Your guide chooses the best viewing spot based on the season and the evening sky forecast.
Find dark skies with a scenic drive and a short walk

Drive through Rocky Mountain scenery, then take a short walk to a dark-sky location. Along the way, learn about the history of the area and the cultural significance of the night sky. Headlamps are provided, and ice spikes are provided in winter.
Learn the constellations and wait for the northern lights

As darkness falls, take in the crystal-clear mountain sky filled with stars from the viewpoint. Your guide points out constellations, planets and other celestial highlights and shares star myths and legends from different cultures. Northern lights sightings are rare and unpredictable, but your guide monitors conditions closely, and you may see them when conditions are right.
Capture night photos against the mountains and sky

With your guide's help, take night photos with the glowing sky and dramatic mountain scenery as a backdrop. At the end of the tour, drive back to Banff and finish at the starting point.
※ The northern lights are a natural phenomenon, so sightings are not guaranteed. If they do not appear, the tour focuses on stargazing.
※ Tour times and routes may change depending on aurora conditions.
※ If cloud cover of 50% or more is forecast, your guide will offer a refund on site.
Meeting point :
Cave and Basin parking lot
309 Cave Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C3, Canada
Meeting point information:
When you arrive at the Cave and Basin parking lot, follow the signs. Your guide will be waiting with a clipboard outside the parking information building. Free parking is available, and it is a short taxi ride from downtown Banff and on public transit routes. Hotel pick-up is not included, so please ask your hotel about transportation. Many hotels offer shuttles or taxi vouchers.
309 Cave Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C3, Canada