BANFF · CANADIAN ROCKIES
The best of the Canadian Rockies.
The 9 most popular snowshoeing & winter tours around Banff. Here's what to expect from each one, who runs it and what it costs.
Icefields Parkway day trip from Banff to Athabasca Glacier: Ice Explorer ride, Glacier Skywalk walk, and picnic lunch included.
“This a was a wonderful trip to the Columbia Icefields. Neil was an excellent guide and his stories and descriptions of the Canadian Rockies made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour.”
Winter ice-walk around Abraham Lake bubbles plus Banff/Jasper highlights. Pickup, crampons, hot drinks, and photo help included.
“It was very enjoyable and our guide, William, made it even more special. He made sure to take us to a part of Abraham Lake that had the best ice bubbles at this time of year.”
Banff winter day trip to Abraham Lake ice bubbles plus Icefields Parkway stops. Small group, crampons, and glacier-blue scenery.
“Fabulous experience! Lam was a great guide - gave us lots of history, fun facts, and took us to some incredible views! Highly recommend this day trip!”
Small-group winter Banff tour with hotel pickup, Lake Louise ice time, Johnston Canyon falls with crampons, and Bow Valley Parkway views.
“Great winter tour! Ginni was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a great time!!”
Snowshoe into Kootenay Paint Pots from Banff. Small group, easy winter trail, hot chocolate, and maple taffy with pickup.
“Our guides were amazing. They were very knowledgeable about the history of snow shoeing and the area culture. They were very professional and nice.”
Banff to Kootenay snowshoeing to the Paint Pots: easy powder trail, First Nations stories, hot chocolate, and maple taffy in snow.
Banff winter highlights by open-top coach, Sulphur Mountain night gondola, and a hot buffet dinner at the summit.
“What a surprise to have activities we all could participate in and enjoy a snack as well. Places we didn't expect to go to. Our host, Elizabeth, was an absolute delight.”
Ride in a vintage open-top car for winter Banff views, then head up Banff Gondola for Nightrise and an included hot buffet dinner.
Full-day Banff winter tour to Lake Louise ice skating and snowshoe trails, plus Johnston Canyon frozen falls. Small group, warm drinks.
