Step into the crisp autumn night and embark on a memorable 4-hour stargazing tour at Two Jack Lake, one of Banff National Park’s most breathtaking night-sky destinations. Surrounded by towering peaks and the quiet beauty of fall wilderness, you’ll experience the serene Rockies under a canopy of stars.

The tour begins with a peaceful, guided walk beneath a sky filled with countless stars. As the cool mountain air surrounds you, the quiet beauty of Banff’s wilderness sets the mood for an extraordinary evening. To help illuminate your path and navigate the terrain with ease, we provide headlamps and hiking poles, ensuring a safe and comfortable walk through the trails. Along the journey, your guide will share Indigenous stories, astronomical insights, and fascinating tales about the constellations that have guided explorers for centuries.

At our carefully chosen stargazing location, you’ll have access to telescopes, binoculars, and iPads to help identify the constellations, bringing distant planets, star clusters, and galaxies into stunning clarity. To ensure your comfort, we provide premium portable heated chairs so you can settle in and gaze at the stars in complete relaxation. As you take in the wonders of the universe, enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate or tea — the perfect companion for a peaceful evening surrounded by nature’s quiet beauty.

Why you’ll love this…

A complimentary cup of hot chocolate or tea adds warmth to your stargazing experience
Use of a telescope, binoculars for up-close views of celestial wonders, and iPads to help identify and explore constellations.
Premium portable heated chairs provided so you can relax while stargazing.
Provided headlamps to illuminate your path for added convenience and safety
The chance to learn about the stars, planets, and constellations with the help of a knowledgeable guide

Important to know

Not allowed:

Guests must be at least 6 years old to participate

Know in advance:

The stargazing tour is weather-dependent. To ensure the best experience, the tour will only proceed if the skies are clear and not overly cloudy
If the weather conditions, such as heavy cloud cover, rain, or snow, affect visibility, the tour may be postponed or canceled
Extreme cold or high winds may also impact comfort and the overall experience, so the tour may be rescheduled accordingly
You will be notified as soon as possible in the event of any cancellations or changes
Winter can be quite cold, so layered clothing, warm hats, gloves, and sturdy boots will ensure your experience is comfortable
Tour operator may refuse boarding if an individual doesn’t wear the proper clothing

Location

Meeting point:

This activity includes pick-up, you'll select your pick-up address during the checkout process. Tours commence in Canmore with subsequent pickups in Banff. For guests awaiting pick-ups in Canmore, please wait in the lobby 10-minutes prior to the designated pickup time. For those in Banff, please be prepared for pickup 30-minutes after the specified time, as travel from Canmore to Banff requires approximately 30 minutes.