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Canadian Rockies Tours are an incredible way to experience the natural beauty of Western Canada, providing the chance to take in the pristine mountain landscape of Alberta without the need to plan the entire trip yourself. Whether you are an avid hiker or a downhill skiing enthusiast, booking a Canadian Rockies Tour is the best way to enjoy the great outdoors!

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Open details for Scrambling Skills and Safety

Canadian Rockies

Moderate

Scrambling Skills and Safety

Most mountaineers start out as hikers on simple trails, progressively learning new skills to take on more advanced terrain. Scrambling is a fundamental skill in a hiker’s toolbelt, opening the door to more incredible scenery with the use of your own two hands. The Scrambling Skills and Safety tour is a chance to become familiar with scrambling with the guidance of a mountain expert.

Walking
Guided
Aug-Oct
2 days from $375USDDetails
Open details for Backcountry Ski or Splitboard the Canadian Rockies

Canadian Rockies

Very Hard

Backcountry Ski or Splitboard the Canadian Rockies

Have you ever spent some time on your skis in the backcountry and were wondering about some unanswered questions on terrain choices or avalanche danger? Stood at the top of a run and wondered how to get down or deal with steeper descents and up tracks? Then this is the place for you. The goal of this course of this backcountry skiing program is to take you to the next level. Combining the pure backcountry experience with the opportunity to solidify the basics and develop more sophisticated techniques makes this program appropriate for those looking for 2 days of guided skiing and splitboarding. This program is designed to refine your skillset allowing you the ability to venture deeper into the mountains.

Ski Touring
Guided
Feb-Mar, Dec
2 days from $375USDDetails
Open details for Ice Climbing Basics in the Canadian Rockies

Canadian Rockies

Easy

Ice Climbing Basics in the Canadian Rockies

Ever looked at a frozen waterfall and thought, “I want to climb that?” You’re in the right place. The Ice Climbing Basics in the Canadian Rockies tour is a foundational introduction to the thrilling world of ice climbing. This course is suitable for total beginners and experienced climbers alike- anyone curious about strapping on the crampons and donning the axe is welcome!

Ice Climbing
Guided
Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
2 days from $375USDDetails
Open details for Hiking the Wapta Icefields

Canadian Rockies

Moderate

Hiking the Wapta Icefields

If you want to access terrain enjoyed by few, the Hiking the Wapta Icefields tour is the ideal chance to escape your routine and seek the mountains. This hiking adventure in the Canadian Rockies departs from stunning Bow Lake to leave everyone else behind, travelling deep into the mountains.

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
3 days from $695USDDetails
Open details for Basics of Winter Mountaineering

Canadian Rockies

Moderate

Basics of Winter Mountaineering

Mountaineering doesn’t have to be intimidating. Learn the fundamentals on the Basics of Winter Mountaineering course, an unforgettable adventure designed to teach you the skills you’ll need to conquer new mountains without previous experience required.

Rock Climbing
Guided
Aug-Oct
3 days from $750USDDetails
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Open details for Guided Ascent of Mount Willingdon

Canadian Rockies

Moderate

Guided Ascent of Mount Willingdon

Reaching the peak of Mount Willingdon is an incredible experience, and it’s one you can do without mountaineering experience or any special skills! On the Guided Ascent of Mount Willingdon, you’ll be led up this incredible mountain with an experienced guide, reaching the 11,066-foot summit to discover unbelievable views over the surrounding Rockies.

Walking
Guided
Aug
3 days from $875USDDetails
Open details for Hiking the Skoki Circuit

Canadian Rockies

Moderate

Hiking the Skoki Circuit

While the selection of incredible backpacking routes in the Canadian Rockies is too long to name, the Skoki Circuit stands out for its jaw-dropping beauty. The Hiking the Skoki Circuit tour is an excellent way to enjoy this region of Banff National Park, taking care of the logistics so you can just soak up those views.

Trekking
Guided
Jul-Sep
4 days from $1,075USDDetails
Open details for Wapta Icefield Hut-to-hut Ski Tour

Canadian Rockies

Very Hard

Wapta Icefield Hut-to-hut Ski Tour

The Wapta Traverse is the ultimate Canadian Rockies hut-to-hut ski tour. The Wapta Icefields spread for many miles north along the continental divide from the Lake Louise area. With vast glaciers, easy peaks, and a superlative hut system, the area is perfect for a great ski traverse.

Ski Touring
Guided
Jan-Apr, Dec
4 days from $1,275USDDetails
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Open details for Kananaskis Highlands Backpacking Adventure

Canadian Rockies

Hard

Kananaskis Highlands Backpacking Adventure

Have you heard of Banff’s little sister, Kananaskis? This collection of provincial parks and wildlands make up one of the best hiking destinations in Canada. With scenery that’s just as good as the big national parks but comes with fewer people on the trail, this is the ideal place to get backpacking! The Kananaskis Highlands Backpacking Adventure shows you the very best of this special place!

Trekking
Guided
Aug
5 days from $1,350USDDetails
Open details for Winter Rockies Self-Drive Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Canadian Rockies

Easy

Winter Rockies Self-Drive Tour

The spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains attract visitors from around the world in the summer, but during the winter they become a beautiful snowy playground for skiers and adventurous travellers. The Winter Rockies Self-Drive Tour is a relaxed self-driving itinerary that offers longer stays in each stop, so you can fill each day with your favourite winter activities.

Downhill Ski
Self-Guided
Jan-Apr, Dec
9 days from $1,495USDDetails
Open details for Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure

Canadian Rockies

Hard

Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure

The Jasper Highlands Backpacking Adventure is a must-do adventure for the intermediate or strong backpacker. If you’ve tested your legs elsewhere and feel ready for a truly remote adventure, this is the one!

Trekking
Guided
Jul-Sep
6 days from $1,550USDDetails
Open details for Backpacking near Mount Assiniboine

Canadian Rockies

Moderate

Backpacking near Mount Assiniboine

Mount Assiniboine is likely the most iconic peak in the Rockies, and the Backpacking near Mount Assiniboine tour is an adventure that puts this mountain at center stage! Despite delivering a true backcountry experience, this tour is suitable for less experienced hikers and backpackers- where better to have your first backpacking experience than the Mount Assiniboine area?

Trekking
Guided
Jul-Sep
5 days from $1,550USDDetails
Open details for Rocky Mountain Self-Drive Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Canadian Rockies

Very Easy

Rocky Mountain Self-Drive Tour

This trip is an incredible self-guided exploration of the world-renowned Canadian Rocky Mountains. You’ll love the flexibility of this 11-day fly-and-drive-style road trip. Follow your route to all the must-see mountain spots, but the main goal is to show you the exceptional, hidden gems that are off the beaten track.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Oct
11 days from $1,725USDDetails
Open details for Road Bike Jasper to Banff

Canadian Rockies

Moderate

Road Bike Jasper to Banff

The road bike ride from Jasper to Banff is one of the world’s best bike rides. Joining this fully-supported tour means you don’t have to drag a heavy, pannier-filled bike along this trip. Instead, you have a support van full of great snacks, clean clothes and spare parts in case you have a mechanical breakdown.

Road Bike
Guided
Jun-Sep
4 days from $1,850USDDetails
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Open details for Backpacking the Banff Highline Trail

Canadian Rockies

Hard

Backpacking the Banff Highline Trail

Backpacking the Banff Highline Trail is a quintessential Canadian Rockies adventure, and this tour takes you across countless unforgettable kilometres, walking underneath stone giants, across flower-dotted meadows, and past shimmering alpine lakes.

Trekking
Guided
Jul-Sep
7 days from $1,925USDDetails
Open details for Introduction to Mountaineering

Canadian Rockies

Hard

Introduction to Mountaineering

Are you a solid hiker looking to get to the next level? Learn the fundamentals of mountain navigation and movement on the Introduction to Mountaineering course, an unforgettable adventure designed to teach you the skills you’ll need to conquer new mountains without previous experience required.

Rock Climbing
Guided
Aug-Oct
6 days from $1,950USDDetails
Open details for Women’s Introduction to Mountaineering

Canadian Rockies

Hard

Women’s Introduction to Mountaineering

Are you a solid hiker looking to get to the next level? Learn the fundamentals of mountain navigation and movement on the Women’s Introduction to Mountaineering course, an unforgettable adventure designed to teach you the skills you’ll need to conquer new mountains without previous experience required.

Rock Climbing
Guided
Jul
6 days from $1,950USDDetails
Open details for 7-Day Rocky Mountain Adventure Tour

Canadian Rockies

Moderate

7-Day Rocky Mountain Adventure Tour

Discover gorgeous mountain scenery, pristine alpine lakes, and impressive ancient woodland on this 7-day camping and adventure tour of the Rockies. The Kananaskis highlands, Banff National Park, and exhilarating Kicking Horse River are just a handful of the amazing places that you will explore.

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
7 days from $2,095USDDetails
Open details for Heart of the Canadian Rockies Self-Drive Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Canadian Rockies

Easy

Heart of the Canadian Rockies Self-Drive Tour

There are many spectacular places to visit in the Rockies, and this self-drive itinerary features the incredible iconic parks that are symbolic of the Canadian mountains. The Heart of the Canadian Rockies Self-Drive Tour allows you the flexibility of enjoying the mountains your own way while ensuring you don’t miss the greatest spots.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
12 days from $2,150USDDetails
Open details for Rocky Mountain Ranches Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Canadian Rockies

Very Easy

Rocky Mountain Ranches Tour

The prairies naturally evoke images of the lonesome cowboy riding into the sunset, but the mountains are horse-country, too! On the Rocky Mountain Ranches Tour self-drive road trip, you’ll experience the peace that living in harmony with nature brings during your ranch stays.

Wildlife Watching
Partially Guided
Jun-Sep
14 days from $2,175USDDetails
Open details for Rockies in Style Hiking Tour

Canadian Rockies

Easy

Rockies in Style Hiking Tour

For the best of the Canadian Rockies, look no further than this fantastic guided journey! This 8-day hiking tour introduces you to the highlights of the Banff, Yoho, Jasper, and Kootenay National Parks. Enjoy an endlessly scenic region over a week of adventure!

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $2,175USDDetails
Open details for Berg Lake Backpacking Tour

Canadian Rockies

Hard

Berg Lake Backpacking Tour

There are few places better to escape into in the backcountry than Mount Robson Provincial Park, home to Canada’s tallest mountain and more pristine hiking trails than you can imagine. The Berg Lake Backpacking Tour is 6 days of pure mountain bliss!

Trekking
Guided
Aug-Sep
6 days from $2,250USDDetails
Open details for Columbia Valley Hiking Tour

Canadian Rockies

Hard

Columbia Valley Hiking Tour

Discover the quiet mountain trails of interior British Columbia on this incredible guided hiking tour. The Columbia Valley Hiking Tour takes you to Invermere, Spillimacheen, and Glacier National Park to hike amazing mountains and enjoy the incredible outdoors.

Walking
Guided
Aug-Sep
9 days from $2,325USDDetails
Open details for Hike the Wild Side of the Rockies

Canadian Rockies

Hard

Hike the Wild Side of the Rockies

The 11-day guided Hike the Wild Side of the Rockies tour is a spectacular exploration of incredible Canadian hikes. This tour combines challenging hikes with incredible views as you travel through Banff, Jasper, and Yoho national parks.

Walking
Guided
Aug-Sep
11 days from $2,625USDDetails
Open details for Family Adventure in the Canadian Rockies Tour

Canadian Rockies

Very Easy

Family Adventure in the Canadian Rockies Tour

This private, guided hiking tour is specifically geared towards families who want to reconnect with nature and make lifelong memories to treasure together. The tour takes in the best of the spectacular Canadian Rockies with manageable distances that do not require super-human endurance!

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $2,625USDDetails
Open details for Rockies Classic Hiking Tour

Canadian Rockies

Hard

Rockies Classic Hiking Tour

This guided hiking tour in the Canadian Rockies has been especially designed for outdoor lovers that want to enjoy the best hiking in the Canadian Rockies. Explore the best hiking in Banff National Park, Jasper National Park and have the option to visit Yoho National Park and Kootenay National Park.

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $2,625USDDetails
Open details for 12-Day Rockies Hiking and Camping Tour

Canadian Rockies

Moderate

12-Day Rockies Hiking and Camping Tour

Explore the best of the Canadian Rockies on the guided 12-Day Rockies Hiking and Camping Tour. Leave the tourist sites behind as you get to know the valleys, peaks, cliffs, and waterfalls of some of Canada’s most incredible natural landscapes. From the glaciers of the Icefields Parkway to the hidden gems of Kananaskis Country and the emerald waters of the alpine lakes, the 12-Day Rockies Hiking and Camping adventure is an outdoor lover’s delight.

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
12 days from $2,995USDDetails
Open details for Banff and Yoho Hiking Tour

Canadian Rockies

Moderate

Banff and Yoho Hiking Tour

The Banff And Yoho hiking tour is the perfect combination for outdoor lovers who prefer the comfort of a hotel over camping.

Walking
Guided
Jul-Aug
7 days from $2,995USDDetails
Open details for Vancouver Island and the Canadian Rockies Self-Drive
Lifetime Deposit

West Coast & Vancouver Island

Very Easy

Vancouver Island and the Canadian Rockies Self-Drive

Spend 19 days exploring the incredible Canadian west coast on the Vancouver Island and the Canadian Rockies self-drive tour. This is the ultimate road trip, crossing Vancouver Island and the Inner Passage before bringing you to the mainland to cross the mountains all the way to Calgary.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
19 days from $3,395USDDetails
Open details for 9-day Rocky Mountain Ski Tour

Canadian Rockies

Moderate

9-day Rocky Mountain Ski Tour

Get ready for the ski trip of a lifetime as you explore the stunning Canadian Rockies on this 9-day skiing holiday. You will hit the bowls, chutes and groomers of Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Kicking Horse and Fernie! You will stay in the authentic mountain towns of Banff, Golden and Fernie, abundant in buzzing local eateries, rich cultural history, and gorgeous natural hot springs for you to enjoy.

Downhill Ski
Guided
Jan-Mar
9 days from $3,975USDDetails
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Alberta's Canadian Rockies General Travel Information

Where to go in the Canadian Rockies

When planning where to go in the Canadian Rockies, options abound in breathtaking mountain landscapes. Destinations like Banff, Jasper, and Canmore offer excellent starting points. Lake Louise, in the heart of the Rockies, serves as a great launching pad for mountain adventures in Alberta's Canadian Rockies.

What to do in the Canadian Rockies

Thinking about what to do in the Canadian Rockies? Don't worry! From trekking tours in the Canadian Rockies to thrilling bike tours, there are countless ways to spend time in this incredible alpine region. During winter, ski tours and ice climbing are excellent options for adventure enthusiasts.

When to go to the Canadian Rockies

Deciding when to go to the Canadian Rockies depends on personal preferences, as it is a year-round destination. Spring and autumn are best to avoid crowds, though high elevation trails may not be accessible. Summer (June to August) marks the peak trekking season, while winter is ideal for skiing and snowshoeing.

Top 10 adventures in the Canadian Rockies

  1. Sunshine Meadows to Mount Assiniboine Trek: Experience alpine meadows, stunning mountain vistas, and the iconic Mount Assiniboine, often called the "Matterhorn of the Rockies."
  2. Skoki Valley Trek: Explore remote backcountry beauty, lush meadows, and historical lodges in this serene and scenic trek.
  3. Wapta Icefield Trek: Venture onto the expansive icefield, crossing glaciers and enjoying awe-inspiring views of rugged ice landscapes.
  4. Heli-Hiking in the Bugaboos: Take a helicopter to remote mountain areas and hike through pristine wilderness, enjoying unique access to untouched landscapes.
  5. Ice Climbing in the Rockies: Challenge yourself with guided ice climbing tours on frozen waterfalls and ice walls, suitable for various skill levels.
  6. Bow River Whitewater Rafting: Experience the thrill of rafting on the Bow River, navigating through rapids with stunning mountain scenery.
  7. Via Ferrata at Mt. Norquay: Climb a protected route with fixed rungs and cables, offering a thrilling way to experience the Rockies' vertical terrain safely.
  8. Sawback Trail: Embark on a multi-day adventure through diverse landscapes, from dense forests to open alpine terrain.
  9. Lake Minnewanka Scuba Diving: Dive into the clear waters of Lake Minnewanka, exploring underwater landscapes and sunken artifacts in this unique diving location.
  10. Canmore Cave Tours: Discover the underground world with guided spelunking tours through Rat's Nest Cave, exploring narrow passages and large caverns.

Travel tips for Alberta's Canadian Rockies tours

How widely is English spoken in the Canadian Rockies?

English is widely spoken in the Canadian Rockies, making it easy for travelers to communicate and navigate the region.

How long should I go to the Canadian Rockies?

A trip of at least one week is recommended to fully explore the Canadian Rockies, allowing time for various activities and tours.

Should I bring Canadian dollars to the Canadian Rockies or use a credit card?

It is advisable to bring some Canadian dollars for small purchases and tips, but credit cards are widely accepted throughout the region.

Is the Canadian Rockies family-friendly?

Yes, the Canadian Rockies are very family-friendly, offering activities such as easy hikes, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives suitable for all ages.

What’s the best way to get around the Canadian Rockies?

Renting a car is the best way to get around the Canadian Rockies, providing flexibility to explore the area at your own pace.

What are the accommodation types in the Canadian Rockies?

Accommodation options range from luxury hotels and lodges to budget motels, hostels, and campgrounds, catering to various preferences and budgets.

What is the time zone in the Canadian Rockies?

The Canadian Rockies are in the Mountain Time Zone (MT).

Can I do a self-guided tour in the Canadian Rockies?

Yes, self-guided tours are popular and feasible with ample maps, guidebooks, and marked trails available for independent exploration.

Can I do guided tours in the Canadian Rockies?

Yes, guided tours are available and offer expert insights into the region’s natural and cultural history, wildlife, and outdoor activities.

How to get to the Canadian Rockies?

The most common way to reach the Canadian Rockies is by flying into Calgary International Airport and then driving or taking a shuttle bus to destinations like Banff or Jasper.

What are the major towns in the Canadian Rockies?

Major towns include Banff, Jasper, and Canmore, each offering various amenities, accommodations, and access to outdoor activities.

What outdoor activities are popular in the Canadian Rockies?

Popular outdoor activities include hiking, skiing, wildlife watching, rock climbing, mountain biking, and canoeing.

What is the climate like in the Canadian Rockies?

The climate varies with altitude and season, with cold winters and mild summers. Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.

Are there any national parks in the Canadian Rockies?

Yes, the Canadian Rockies are home to several national parks, including Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park, and Kootenay National Park.

Is public transportation available in the Canadian Rockies?

Public transportation is limited, but shuttle services are available between major towns and popular tourist destinations within the national parks.

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