Navigate Banff, Jasper and Yoho at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide and map-linked routes. Download the Tourist Road Guide app, preload routes and use geolocated narration for driving legs, short walks and alpine hikes.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A low sun slides across the Icefields Parkway as you tap play and the app’s voice nudges you toward the next turnout. The route unfolds on the map—lakes shuttered in glass, glaciers draping high ridgelines, and forested valleys that seem to hold their breath. This audio guide packages driving legs and walking routes across Banff, Jasper and Yoho into self-paced narration with geolocation and linked Google Map pins.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 days (self-paced)
Fitness Level
Suitable for a wide range of fitness levels; select routes vary from short walks to multi-hour hikes—choose accordingly.
Wildlife
History
The parks trace layers of human and geological history—from Indigenous use and stewardship to the Canadian Pacific Railway’s role in early tourism and the creation of national parks in the early 20th century.
Conservation
Parks Canada enforces strict leave-no-trace rules—stay on designated routes, pack out waste and follow seasonal trail closures to protect fragile alpine vegetation and wildlife.
Reserve your spot on the Audio Guide App National Parks Canada: Banff Jasper Yoho today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download for offline use
Preload routes and maps in the Tourist Road Guide app before leaving cell coverage to keep navigation and audio working in the backcountry.
Start early for photos and wildlife
Morning light opens glaciers and reduces roadside crowds; wildlife is most active near dawn and dusk so plan stops accordingly.
Layer up and expect changeable weather
Temperatures can swing quickly between valleys and alpine passes—pack an insulated midlayer and waterproof shell.
Respect Parks Canada regulations
Stay on established trails, keep a safe distance from wildlife and carry bear spray where recommended; these rules protect you and habitat.
Smartphone with the Tourist Road Guide app
Runs the audio guides and maps; preload routes and keep an access code handy.
Portable power bank
Keeps your phone and GPS powered through long driving days and hikes.
Waterproof shell and insulated midlayer
Mountain weather changes quickly—layers keep you comfortable across elevations.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Good traction is useful on canyon boardwalks, moraine trails and rocky switchbacks.