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Live Virtual Tour: Banff National Park, Canada with Patrick Twomey

Live Virtual Tour: Banff National Park, Canada with Patrick Twomey


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Join a local expert, live from Banff National Park, as they allow participants to see firsthand the sites and natural splendor through this camera-held virtual tour.

Canada's first and most famous national park is internationally renowned for its beauty. Once an ancient sea bed, the Rockies were thrust up and east through plate tectonics and then sculpted by glaciers. The region's history stretches back over 11,000 years with Europeans gradually arriving and settling as Canada became a dominion. As we learn more about the history of this region, the video-camera-led virtual tour will weave and wind its way through this inspiring destination creating opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and an immersive visual experience.

Led by a Banff resident, international guide, and author, Patrick Twomey, this interactive seminar will introduce participants to the wonders of Banff National Park. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with a snapshot into the Canadian landscape.

Based in Banff, Canada's first and most famous National Park, Patrick Twomey is an international guide, tour leader and published author. Having studied history, economics and development, Patrick has lived, worked and guided in more than 40 countries. In Canada, he has lead more than 100 tours and has written two editions of ‘Working and Living in Canada' (as well as a guide to skiing in Canada). Patrick is a proud father and an avid outdoors person. During days off, he skis, bikes, climbs and hikes. Patrick maintains a travel blog and speaks fluent English, French and Spanish.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

Based on 9 reviews
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P.M. (Miami Beach, US)
So amazing

This was a wealth of information - way more than I expected. I do not know how Patrick keeps all these facts in his head and he talked for 90 minutes without a break / while walking and filming. Fabulous presentation.

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S.G. (Bedworth, GB)
Banff

Excellent guided walk and tour. Felt I was there experiencing the place again

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L.S. (Martinez, US)
An Enjoyable Presentation

I am officially a fan of Patrick Twomey! His knowledge of the subject was apparent. He shared so much information and it's clear he truly appreciates the beauty of Canada.

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J.K. (Baltimore, US)
Very Informative Presentation

Mr. Twomey gave a very informative and engaging live virtual tour of Banff. I'm not sure that another person could have pulled it off, but Patrick did it very well. He provided historical, geologic and cultural background information as well as general tourism info.

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S.K. (Rochester, US)
Great overview of Banff National Park and BC history

Patrick Twomey is an excellent guide and a wealth of information about the BC area and Banff area and park.

Customer Reviews

Based on 9 reviews
89%
(8)
0%
(0)
11%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
P
P.M. (Miami Beach, US)
So amazing

This was a wealth of information - way more than I expected. I do not know how Patrick keeps all these facts in his head and he talked for 90 minutes without a break / while walking and filming. Fabulous presentation.

S
S.G. (Bedworth, GB)
Banff

Excellent guided walk and tour. Felt I was there experiencing the place again

L
L.S. (Martinez, US)
An Enjoyable Presentation

I am officially a fan of Patrick Twomey! His knowledge of the subject was apparent. He shared so much information and it's clear he truly appreciates the beauty of Canada.

J
J.K. (Baltimore, US)
Very Informative Presentation

Mr. Twomey gave a very informative and engaging live virtual tour of Banff. I'm not sure that another person could have pulled it off, but Patrick did it very well. He provided historical, geologic and cultural background information as well as general tourism info.

S
S.K. (Rochester, US)
Great overview of Banff National Park and BC history

Patrick Twomey is an excellent guide and a wealth of information about the BC area and Banff area and park.