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1-Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis
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See the mountains of Kananaskis Country the way they have been seen for hundreds of years…on horseback. You’ll spend about an hour riding the Lodgepole Loop around Boundary Ranch. Take in the stunning Rocky Mountain scenery on a sturdy horse who knows the trail well. You will love this authentic Western experience.
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$55.78
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2-Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis
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Prepare for a real rustic Alberta mountain adventure at Boundary Ranch! The 2-Hour Ridge Ride travels high above Kananaskis Valley to capture a breathtaking view of the entire Kananaskis area. Journey into remote arboreal forests and enjoy the serenity of the backcountry with friendly and professional guides. Trail rides are suitable for riders of any level, and no previous experience is required.
Please Note: Minimum of 2 people required per booking
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$98.69
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$98.69
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2-Hour Horseback Ride in Kananaskis With Burger Lunch
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Ride high above Kananaskis Valley on this horseback tour in the Alberta mountains. Along the way, catch spectacular views of the entire area, as you travel into remote arboreal forests and the quiet backcountry with your guides. If the lunch option is chosen, enjoy a rustic BBQ meal before or after the ride.
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$113.28
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$113.28
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Canmore Caving Explorer Tour
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Discover the amazing, underground world of caves on this half-day, small-group guided cave explorer tour with all equipment included. Follow your guide through the twists and turns of this subterranean world, crawling past prehistoric bones and observing centuries-old rock formations. Choose to explore lesser-travelled places in the cave and wriggle through manhole-cover sized passages (optional) to test yourself in this rugged environment.
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$113.18
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$113.18
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Kananaskis River Rafting Adventure
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Enjoy a beautiful day rafting down the picturesque Kananaskis River in Alberta, Canada. This day trip from Banff or Canmore will get you into a raft and cruising down for 1.5 - 2 hours on the turquoise waters of the Kananaskis River, one of Alberta’s most pristine waterways. This excursion is an ideal introduction to the thrill of whitewater rafting, and is great for families or groups on the class 1-3 rapids. Spot local wildlife and soak up Canada’s unparalleled beauty as you cruise down this beautiful river. Includes optional pick-up and drop-off in Banff and Canmore.
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$96.83
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$96.83
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Wilderness & Wildlife Walking Tour - 2hrs
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Explore Accessible Wilderness!
Experience Canmore's wonderful trail system with our local guides. With over 20 years of experience our guides insure a safe and fun outdoor adventure. A truly authentic experience suitable for the whole family. Learn about local wildlife and enjoy undisturbed nature. Don't forget to bring your camera! This tour stops frequently to view wildlife.
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$31.75
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Cowboys and Coal Mines - 1.5 hrs Walking Tour
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Join our local guides for an immersive historical walking tour of Canmore. Learn about the hardy pioneers, wild cowboys, and loyal miners who came together to create a community that just wouldn't quit!
Time: 1.5 hour round trip
Distance: 3-5km / 2-3mi
Elevation: Mostly flat
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$26.56
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Banff Area 1-Day & Canyon Walk from Calgary or Banff
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Attractions & Activities:
● Sulphur Mountain Gondola (Optional)
● Banff Town
● Johnston Canyon Walk
● Bow Falls
● Surprise Corner
● Hoodoos
Experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies with a variety of 1-day tour. From the quaint mountainside town of Banff, to the snow-dusted peaks, misty falls, and dramatic canyons around Banff as you explore this rugged slice of Alberta with an experienced guide.
Starting your day with rolling by the steep slopes of Sulphur Mountain for the chance to take a gondola ride to the summit's sweeping viewpoints.
Enjoy some leisure time in downtown Banff and Snap photos of Johnston Canyon's limestone-carving creek.
Fill your camera with misty shots of the tumbling rapids at Bow Falls, capture panoramic images of downtown Banff framed against a backdrop of craggy peaks from the Surprise Corner lookout, and keep your eyes peeled for the monolithic silhouette of glacier-carved Hoodoos as you head out of town and back to Calgary.
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$125.43
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Half-Day Canadian Rockies Canyon Exploration
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Trek through a canyon in the heart of the Canadian Rockies on this guided hiking tour from Canmore. Explore waterfalls, pictographs, and more over the course of an easy trail, and learn about the local wildlife as you hike along with your guide and your small group.
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$73.56
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$73.56
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Canmore Caving Adventure Tour
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Tackle Rat’s Nest Cave, located near Canmore, Alberta, on this all-day adventure tour. After being outfitted with your gear, head out on a short hike up to the cave. Along the way, learn how caves are formed and the geologic history of the area, plus possibly spot bighorn sheep. Once at the cave, rappel down 59 feet (18 meters) and begin navigating the route, which includes some challenging sections that involve climbing, crawling, squeezing, and sliding through the cave. At the end, reach the grotto with its crystal-clear pool and stalactites and stalagmites.
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$146.70
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$146.70
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Stargazing Tour - Kananaskis After Dark
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The Banff National Park is famous for its spectacular scenery, but after dark, the landscape takes on a whole new look and feel. On this tour, strap on your snowshoes and stomp into the Kananaskis forest on a guided moonlit hike. Stop in open clearings and peek at the stars through the telescope. With a hot drink and cookie included, marvel at the wonders of nature in the Canadian wilderness.
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$69.46
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$69.46
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Columbia Icefield Adventure 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff
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Explore the frozen expanses of the Columbia Icefield, snap photos of the snow-covered peaks of the Rocky Mountains, and learn about the erosive legacy of the Crowfoot Glacier on this day trip around Banff and Jasper's national parks.
At the edge of the Columbia Icefield, hop out to explore a small corner of the largest icefield in North America and consider consider an optional tour to the Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer, once in a lifetime experience to visit the heart of the incredible Icefields Parkway.
Continue on to the shores of Bow Lake, where you can snap photos of the Waputik Range's jagged peaks, and check out the icy foot of the Crowfoot Glacier.
Learn how this massive sheet of ice carved out the area's mountain-studded skyline, and then swing by Peyto Lake, whose blue-green waters seem to glow due to their high mineral content.
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$158.44
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$158.44
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Coal Mine Hike and Beer
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Join one of our certified guides in the Kananaskis Village, then depart for the trailhead - a short 5minute drive in our personal vehicles. Kovach was a tiny town where the workers and their families from the coal mine once lived. This hike takes you along the trail where horses used to cart the coal, to a stunning viewpoint where the mine scar is visible. Retrace your steps through the forest as you imagine walking home from a long day at the mine to your home in Kovach.
After our beautiful hike, we will return to the village where a cold pint of Ghost Town Ale or a Shirley temple awaits you. Bottled water and cookies will be provided on the tour. Youth, child, and non-beer adult tickets include a non-alcoholic drink.
This 5 km hike, with 250 m elevation gain is suitable for children 8 years and older. Please schedule 3 hours for this excursion.
After our beautiful hike, we will return to the village where a cold pint of Ghost Town Ale or a Shirley temple awaits you.
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$65.38
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$65.38
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Wilderness & Wildlife Hiking - 3hrs
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Explore off the beaten path and get into nature safely with one of our professional mountain guides. With over 20 years of experience our guides monitor the best trails for seasonal conditions and wildlife viewing opportunities. All of our guides carry bear spray and first-aid kits.
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$48.10
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$48.10

Learn to SUP
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Join us in the most beautiful classroom in the world to learn the art of stand-up paddleboarding. This two-hour lesson starts with a dry-land session and then takes you out on Wedge Pond to work on your freshly learned skills.
This group lesson is designed for households/cohorts. The group price is for up to 4 participants, a 5th and 6th participant can be added for an additional cost of $50/person.
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$163.47
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$163.47
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Nature by Nightfall Walking Tour - Headlamps Included
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Exploring the Rockies at night is a truly magical experience. The quiet sounds of nature, the amazing starlit skies! Nature like you have never seen it before! Head lamps supplied upon request.
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$31.75
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$31.75
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Canyons and Cave Paintings - 3hrs
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Explore the wonders of our beautiful mountain canyons! With get photo opportunities and amazing scenery all around you. Your guide will show you the unseen wonders hidden in the canyon walls that most people pass right by. Including hieroglyphic cave paintings that share a story of mystery that we are still trying to solve.
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$48.10
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$48.10
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The Sights of Canmore GPS-Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Canmore!
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play!
On this 5 km (return) sightseeing tour, we'll point out must-see sights, attractions & sculptures, as well as explore historical buildings from Canmore's coal mining days.
Highlights include Policeman's Creek Boardwalk, the Canmore Miner's Union Hall, NWMP Barracks & more!
Don't just see the sights of Canmore, hear what they have to say!
The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go!
Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too.
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$5.03
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$5.03

High Spirits Adventure
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Your vintage motorcycle sidecar adventure winds its way through the foothills passing through historical communities. Travel through rolling ranch country and mountain meadows to the headwaters of a glacial stream in the heart of Kananaskis country, stopping along the way for photos. Wind your way down the river valley to the Eau Claire Distillery and The Chinook Arch Meadery to stop and sample the local products. Tastings are included in the price. Optional meadery/distillery tours and picnic lunch are available at an additional charge. Please enquire after booking.
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$367.38
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Day Hike in Kananaskis Country
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Lace up your boots for a day hiking in the unmatched beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Convoy in your own vehicle to the trailhead, and head out into the mountains of Kananaskis Country with your guide. Along the way you will see alpine flora and likely some wildlife too, plus scenery that must be seen to be believed.
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$102.17
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$102.17
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Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Wilderness & Wildlife Hiking Tour - 6hrs
Explore off the beaten path and into the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains with a professional guide. Play safe in bear country and explore deeper then ever before! Get away from the crowds and experience the wilder side of nature.
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$73.56
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$73.56
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Canmore Clue Solving Adventure: Around the World
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Around the World is a family friendly immersive clue solving adventure for teams of 2 - 4 people, priced per team. Discover the popular sights, hidden gems and spots even the locals don’t know about in Canmore on an approx. 1.5 hour adventure.
You and your team work together to solve a series of clues & puzzles delivered to an App on your phone. Each clue guides you around Canmore solving puzzles, with some interactions in local businesses and visiting many interesting spots around the town.
You can start any time between 11am – 5pm any day. The puzzle of an escape room, the fun of a scavenger hunt, and the thrill of the amazing race. So! Much! Fun!
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$88.18
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Snowshoeing in Kananaskis
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Embark on a winter snowshoeing journey in Kananaskis from Calgary with the assistance of a guide. Focus on the scenery and the sound of your footsteps crunching the snow instead of puzzling over directions, since your guide leads the way. You'll learn the history of the Kananaskis through guided commentary as, well as facts about the local flora and fauna.
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$67.90
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$67.90
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Experience Banff National Park and Lake Louise | Private Sightseeing
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Experience the picturesque scenery of the Canadian Rockies during this day trip from Calgary to Banff National Park – Lake Louise. Canada’s first national park, one of the world’s best destination spots. Whether you only have a short stay in Calgary, ABest Experience™ is here to make your trip a memorable one. No Rush ... No Hassle sightseeing tour of Banff, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake is the highlights of this 10 hour (approx.) Day Tour from Calgary.
Visit Canada's first national park and take in the scenic views around Banff Town, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake. A free time to explore around Banff Town, Bow falls, Secret Corner, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake. Round-Trip Transportation from Calgary.
• Update: We only offer a Private Tour exclusively for your group and family, We will follow the strict health guidelines to operate this Private Tour to the highest safety standard. Together we will still enjoy traveling and experiencing Banff National Park.
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$160.00
Price varies by group size
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$160.00
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Canmore Clue Solving Adventure: Smugglers Blues
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Smuggler Blues is a clue solving scavenger adventure for teams of 2 - 4 people, priced per team. Discover the popular sights, hidden gems and spots even the locals don’t know about in Canmore on a 1-1.5 hour adventure.
You and your team work together to solve a series of clues & puzzles delivered to an App on your phone. Each clue guides you around Canmore solving puzzles, and seeing many interesting spots around the town.
You can start any time (Daylight hours suggested). The puzzle of an escape room, the fun of a scavenger hunt, and the thrill of the amazing race. So! Much! Fun!
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$52.55
per group
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$52.55
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Small Group Winter Lake Louise and Yoho Snowfun 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff
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Experience the magnificence of Lake Louise during the Winter. Snow capped mountains surround the famous lake with Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise providing a classy backdrop.
Small group - Maximum 8 guests.
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$210.81
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$210.81
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Calgary Scavenger Hunt: Calgary Culture
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Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
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$12.31
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$12.31

Off-the-beaten-path SUP Tour, Goat Pond, Kananaskis
Goat Pond is a quiet lake like no other in the area. No matter your skill level, we will take you on an unforgettable experience paddling through turquoise water while surrounded by majestic mountain scenery. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Oh and worry not… we have waterproof cases for your phone too.
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$80.92
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$80.92
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Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Calgary by Operation City Quest
Operation City Quest scavenger hunt of Calgary, takes you on an adventurous walk around the city. To play Operation City Quest, you'll use an app to collect points by finding items around the city using an app on your phone. You can also perform challenges to gain points. Check out the rankings in the app when you're done to see your score compared to other teams across the nation. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Calgary
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$11.44
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$11.44

Intro to Mountains - 6hrs
Get a bird's-eye view of the world! No crowds, nothing but you and the mountain peaks. One of the most amazing 360 degree views of the Rocky Mountains.
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$78.71
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$78.71

Rockies Special 2-Day (Banff National Park and Columbia Icefield)
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Explore the frozen expanses of the Columbia Icefield, snap photos of the snow-covered peaks of the Rocky Mountains, and learn about the erosive legacy around Banff and Jasper's national parks.
At the edge of the Columbia Icefield, hop out to explore a small corner of the largest icefield in North America and consider consider an optional tour to the Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer.
Continue on to the shores of Bow Lake, where you can snap photos of the Waputik Range's jagged peaks, and check out the icy foot of the Crowfoot Glacier, and then swing by Peyto Lake whose blue-green waters seem to glow due to their high mineral content.
From the quaint mountainside town of Banff, to the must-visit natural attraction Johnston Canyon (if closed, replaced by Lake Minnwanka). Scope out the snow-dusted peaks, misty falls, and dramatic canyons around Banff as you explore this rugged slice of Alberta with an experienced guide.
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$378.49
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$378.49
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Calgary Bar Crawl: Cruisin' Calgary
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
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$12.31
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$12.31

Triple C Mountain Adventure
Your vintage sidecar adventure starts off in Calgary and heads west . Stop in Cochrane, AB for a stroll around main street and experience the old northwest. Travel past the Yamnuska Wolf Sanctuary along the historic Bow Valley Trail, through ranch country. Enter the Rocky Mountains and the Canmore area for lunch to experience a mountain resort town. Lunch on your own. Wolf Dog Sanctuary tours or a floating lunch on the river are available after booking at an additional charge. Please enquire.
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$465.25
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$465.25
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Foothills Adventure
Leave Calgary behind for a tour to the countryside southwest of town, where the prairies meet the peaks of the Rockies. Traveling by motorcycle sidecar offers an exhilarating way to discover the ranches, forests, and foothills outside the city. Cruise along part of Alberta’s Cowboy Trail and get a feel for local prairie life.
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$284.18
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$284.18

Calgary City Sightseeing Tour
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This guided tour of Calgary offers a unique mode of transport: by vintage sidecar motorcycle. Relax while your driver takes you around the city and narrates the sights along the route. See landmarks like Scotsman's Hill and Crescent Heights Park, which overlook the heart of Calgary, as well as a brief stop for photos.
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$175.20
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$175.20
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Fatbike Frozen Waterfall Tour
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The countryside outside Calgary in the Rocky Mountains offers a world of outdoor adventure, but few pursuits offer as much fun as fat-biking. On this tour, hop into the saddle and spin through the Canadian wilderness by fat-bike, and tackle the snowy terrain with ease. With safety kit included and your guide to lead the way, visit a frozen waterfall and enjoy uninterrupted views over the wintery scenery.
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$77.64
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$77.64
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Calgary and Banff Mountain Biking Adventure
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Head out from your Calgary meeting point into the mountains for a mountain biking adventure. Your guide will help customize the perfect trail for your group based on everyone’s skill and endurance. The rides are generally through Kananaskis Provincial Park or Canmore Park, both stunning locations to experience the Rocky Mountains on an unforgettable ride.
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$352.08
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$352.08

Wind Ridge Hiking Adventure
A more challenging hike with scenic views of the Bow Valley just east of Canmore and Banff. This hike winds it's way up out of the valley floor to a small summit ridge towered by the neighbouring Mt. Lougheed.
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$143.03
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$143.03
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Hike West Wind Pass
This private family friendly hike leads one to a spectacular viewpoint of Spray Lakes and The Bow Valley, to an area that was part of the National Parks prior to the 1930's. Come enjoy this hike and learn about the history of the Mountain Parks.
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$98.08
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$98.08
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Regular temperature checks for staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Ha Ling - Canadian Rockies Summit Series
Always wanted to summit a mountain in the Canadian Rockies? This is it, join us for a private and exhilarating hike with great views of the surrounding mountains of Canmore, Alberta, the Bow Valley and Banff National Park, while learning about the history of the region.
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$77.65
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$77.65
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Guides required to regularly wash hands
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