Cave and Basics Tour

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

A quick introduction to all the highlights Cave and Basin National Historic Site has to offer!

Join us for this accessible 30-minute indoor/outdoor tour of the 1914 Bathing Pavilion and its many hidden wonders—from Indigenous significance and historic architecture, to a mysterious cave and the birth of national parks in Canada, to the tiny and endangered Banff Springs Snail.

Drop-in dates

Dates

May 15 to October 15, 2024: Daily, 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
October 17 to December 30, 2024: Thursday to Monday, 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
January 2 to May 12, 2025: Thursday to Monday, 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Duration: 30 minutes

Price

Included with admission or Discovery Pass

Details
  • Meet at South Belvedere
  • Indoor/Outdoor
  • Accessible
  • Available in English and French
Reserve

No reservation required.

 

Travel trade and private tours

Dates

May 15 to October 15: Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

October 16 to May 14: Thursday to Monday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Duration: 30 minutes

Price Fees 
Details
  • Based on availability, choose your private tour start time.
  • Advance registration required. Minimum 72 hours notice.
  • Suitable for groups, 28-person max.
  • Indoor/outdoor
  • Accessible
  • Available in English and French
  • Washrooms on site
  • Gift shop
  • Motorcoach parking available
Reserve

Advance registration required. Minimum 72 hours notice.

By email: caveandbasin@pc.gc.ca

By telephone: 403-845-3524

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