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.
“Great trip seeing Athabasca Gkacier and other cool things along the way. Even spotted a grizzly bear twice.”
Winter ice-walk around Abraham Lake bubbles plus Banff/Jasper highlights. Pickup, crampons, hot drinks, and photo help included.
“Excellent day with our guide William . Knowledgeable about the area , helpful and nothing was too much trouble.”
Banff winter day trip to Abraham Lake ice bubbles plus Icefields Parkway stops. Small group, crampons, and glacier-blue scenery.
“Kenneth, our tour leader is very soft spoken, easy to get along with and help us in find the best view to take pictures. He also took pictures of the nicest spots on the lakes.”
Small-group winter Banff tour with hotel pickup, Lake Louise ice time, Johnston Canyon falls with crampons, and Bow Valley Parkway views.
“Our tour guide Simon did a great job in accompanying us in exploring the trails, we enjoyed the hiking a lot especially with his knowledgeable explanations on the landscapes and the plantation.”
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.
“It was excellent from start to end, our guide was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to keep all of engaged.”
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.
“Best tour in Banff, the open top vehicles are amazing! Elizabeth was the best guide and made the adventure so amazing!! highly reccomend”
Full-day Banff winter tour to Lake Louise ice skating and snowshoe trails, plus Johnston Canyon frozen falls. Small group, warm drinks.
“amazing tour, the tour guides were awesome and made us feel so comfortable and taught us so much ! 10/10”
