Mountain goat with curved horns stands on rocky slope before dense evergreen forest.

Bighorn sheep graze near a lake with snow-covered mountains and trees in background.

Ground squirrel stands upright on dirt beside green grass, facing the camera.

Bull elk with large antlers standing in tall grass beside dense forest.

Mountain valley with town, highway, river and forests viewed from grassy hillside.

Banff Evening Wildlife Safari

Where do you find the animals of Banff when the sun goes down? Your guide will know! So keep your eyes peeled for twilight wildlife encounters. As the sun sets behind the craggy peaks, the wildlife of Banff National Park become more active in the cool hours before dark. You see wildlife on 95% of their tours, so this is your best chance to get up close with some of Banff’s wildest residents. Your guide will lead a paved road bus tour to the hotspots where you are most likely to see Rocky Mountain creatures. You might spot an elk sauntering across a clearing, bighorn sheep grazing in an alpine meadow and sometimes even a grizzly bear snuffling through a berry bush. You’ll also learn about how the park protects these animals and their natural habitat from many threats to the ecosystem.