Sunset Naturalist Tour By The Bow River In Canmore

Canmore

Find your guide wearing a Banff hat and with clipboard at the Canmore Off-Leash Dog Park parking lot.

Enjoy the best view of the Three Sisters reflected in calm water at one of the best viewpoints in the Bow Valley. Here you will learn the story of these iconic mountains from the 3 different perspective: as sacred mountains to local indigenous people, as a symbol of 3 cardinal virtues to European settlers and as a perfect example of a thrust fault by geologists. You'll also hear the stories of other iconic mountains in the area like Mount Lougheed, Mount Rundle, Ha Ling and Cascade Mountain. We'll also explore ancient trails by the Bow River, which have been important trading and pilgrimages routes for indigenous people on both sides of the Canadian Rockies for 1000s of years. Most importantly, you'll have a chance to slow down and feel a deeper connection to the land by learning a practice for mindful walking that can use anytime to let go of stress and awaken your senses.

Bow River Loop

After the mindful walk, we'll explore what caught your eye and what interests your most in the ecosystem. You'll learn to identify important local flora and fauna, including the most common wildflowers and bird songs. You'll also get our digital field guide so you can identify everything you find on your adventures in the Canadian Rockies quickly using you smartphone after this tour. We will stop for a sunset meditation at Bow River where you can sit for 10 minutes and savour the panoramic views of iconic local mountains Three Sisters, Ha Ling, Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain. If you're lucky, you may see coyotes, wolves and elk gathering across the river in the meadows or our famous local beavers harvesting red willow along the shores.