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Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour

New To The Site! Banff, Canada

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Overview

Listen to a nature guide through your smartphone as you hike to the incredible summit of Tunnel Mountain following the Tunnel Mountain Trail.

On this 4.3 km (return) tour, you'll hear about the famous Banff character Bill Peyto, Sleeping Buffalo, local plants and wildlife, and some Banff Park history.

Highlights include the views of the mighty Bow River, Sulphur Mountain, the Town of Banff, and more!

The tour also comes with a fun location-based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and guess the answer.

Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, guide commentary will automatically play!

Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

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*** Please check the condition of the trail before booking, especially in the Fall/Winter/Spring.

What's Included

  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • Trivia questions at each stop (optional)
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
  • Please check the condition of the trail before booking, especially in the Fall/Winter/Spring.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

190 Tunnel Mountain Dr, Banff, AB T1L 1K2, Canada

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The nature tour starts and stops at the parking lot on Tunnel Mountain Drive in the Town of Banff, in Banff National Park, Alberta.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 2/16/2021 - 4/5/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

What To Expect

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Listen to a nature guide through your smartphone as you hike to the incredible summit of Tunnel Mountain following the Tunnel Mountain Trail.On this 4.3 km (return) tour, you'll hear about the famous Banff character Bill Peyto, Sleeping Buffalo, local plants and wildlife, and some Banff Park history.Highlights include the views of the mighty Bow River, Sulphur Mountain, the Town of Banff, and more!Don't just see the beautiful sights, hear what they have to say!The tour also comes with a fun location-based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and guess the answer.Keep the professional nature guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, guide commentary will automatically play!Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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NAMING TUNNEL MOUNTAIN. We'll tell how the mountain came to be named and why.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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TURQUOISE WATER. On a sunny day the Bow River may be a beautiful turquoise colour. We'll tell you how this happens.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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MOUNT RUNDLE & MINERALS. Glancing along the cliff-sides of this peak, you can see the true colors of the mountain above the tree line. We'll tell you what causes those colours.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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WILD BILL PEYTO. Banff National Park has an abundance of history, and with good reason, of course! You'll hear about Wild Bill - one of the "characters" in it's history!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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WILDFLOWERS. The mountains are home to thousands of wild flowers which grow in three major vegetation zones within the park. We'll tell you what flowers you may see on your hike to the summit.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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FIRST NATIONS & "SLEEPING BUFFALO". Translated from Stoney Nakoda tongue, Tunnel Mountain was known as “Sleeping Buffalo”. We'll tell you how that name came about.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ROYALTY. We'll tell you about some of the famous people whose steps you are following!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Banff is celebrated worldwide for its stunning views, incredible wildlife, and a never ending abundance of hiking trails. We'll let you in on what it takes to keep it that way.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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SACRED BUFFALO GUARDIAN MOUNTAIN. Indigenous tribes were the first to verbally note and name their surroundings, so it only makes sense that we honor this history. We'll tell you what is happening to do that.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE. You'll hear about some of the 65 notable animal species whose homes are within the boundaries of Banff National Park.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY. Having pictures to take home is wonderful part of any adventure. We'll give you some tips on how to do it safely when dealing with large animals in the park.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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CURVED PINE TREES. Let us tell you about some of these trees and a few of the theories as to how they were formed.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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BOW RIVER: BEAUTIFUL & DANGEROUS. We'll tell how dangerous this beautiful river can be and what happened just a few years ago.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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SULPHUR MOUNTAIN VIEWPOINT. As you are looking over the horizon from this viewpoint, you'll see Sulphur Mountain. We'll tell why it got it's name and why you may want to hike that one next!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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TUNNEL MOUNTAIN SUMMIT. You are at summit where you can take in a 360 degree view of the mountains and lakes around you! We'll also give you a few tips here on how to make it back down - once you have filled up on the gorgeous views.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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LODGEPOLE PINES. We'll let you in on an interesting characteristic of a species of coniferous tree known as a Lodgepole Pine.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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"THE VIEW THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN". We'll tell who this quote belongs to and you'll see why.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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THE TOWN OF BANFF. The town of Banff has quite a lot more to offer you than just the trail we're on, of a different variety of course. We'll tell you about a few of them.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. We'll tell you the importance of Banff National Park, alongside Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay being given this honoured designation.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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AN INCREDIBLE ECOSYSTEM. We'll give you some of the reasons why the coexistence between every being in these habitats is what allows them to flourish.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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THE GRAND FINALE. You've made it!!! We hope that your venture into the wilderness today was informative and fun and we'll "see" you on another Tripvia Tour.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Canada House Gallery (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Cascade Shops (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Ink Pots Hiking Trail (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Surprise Corner (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Spray River Trail Loop (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Fenland Trailhead (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Banff Gondola (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Bow Falls (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Sunshine Meadows (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Bow Valley Parkway (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Parker Ridge Trail (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll be in the area and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Cave and Basin National Historic Site (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time as you like here.
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Two Jack Lake (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Vermilion Lakes (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Hoodoos Trail (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Banff Legacy Trail (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Johnson Lake (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Cascade Ponds Banff Bound (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Helen Lake Trail (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Cascade Waterfall (Pass By)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
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Tunnel Mountain Trail (Pass By)

Incredible Hike.
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Tunnel Mountain Trail (Pass By)

Incredible Hike
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Tunnel Mountain Trail (Pass By)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-214606P60


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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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 (MDT).

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