CALGARY · CANADIAN ROCKIES
The mountain days worth the early start.
The 15 most popular alberta tours near Calgary. The mountain days worth the early start, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Raft the Kicking Horse River near Golden, BC with wetsuit gear, safety coaching, and level options from Gentle to Whitewater Exciter.
Most Popular“First class service and experience, low water and still dramatic. We all felt valued in the raft and encouraged to participate. Most importantly we felt safe as "seniors"”
Full-day Banff highlights with pickup plus Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, and Banff town, with a winter ice walk.
“Very kind, knowledgeable and helpful driver / tour guide. The sights were beautiful. Highly recommended for a fun day”
A GPS-triggered smartphone audio drive on Alberta’s Icefields Parkway, with offline playback and audio stops from Jasper to Lake Louise.
“The gps was spot on. The only issue was audio. Whenever we didn’t have a signal, audio functionality stopped until signal was available.”
Lake Louise summer gondola lifts you above Banff scenery, adds the Wildlife Interpretive Centre, and can boost your odds of seeing grizzlies.
“We loved the open air gondola. It was wonderful! Gorgeous views at the top! The food and cocktails at the Whitehorn Restaurant were delicious. Couldn’t have asked for a better day.”
Door-to-door Calgary Airport shuttle to Banff and Lake Louise. Small group, hotel pickups, timed departures, and practical winter-friendly transport.
“Kathy was an amazing driver and gave us information and fun facts from the area, even stopped for us to see a herd of elk! Super easy to find the pick up spot and communicative. We enjoyed our ride.”
Guided adrenaline canyoning at Abraham Lake: rappels, optional slides, and a cool swim. Gear included. About 6 hours.
“Amazing canyoning experience at White Goat Falls (Abraham Lake)! Matthieu was a fantastic guide—professional, encouraging, and super knowledgeable. He made us feel safe while keeping the adventure fun and exciting. Can’t recommend him enough if you’re looking for a memorable and well-guided canyoning trip! We'll be back for another adventure!!”
Self-paced GPS audio guide along the Icefields Parkway from Lake Louise to Jasper, with offline directions, glacier stories, and flexible stops.
“Our whole family enjoyed this audio tour. It helped us decide where to stop and made our day super special.”
A half-day, small-group tour linking Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with guided shoreline walks, key viewpoints, and easy van logistics.
“This was a great way for our family of four (7 and 4) to be able to see Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with NO stress of parking/driving. Well worth it.”
Kid-focused admission to Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Alberta, with tea and dance programming, activity sheets, and a calm family pace.
“To small area nothing more interesting wiew no flowers .... just wasting our time we’re not going back again”
One-way Lake Louise to Jasper by bus with expert narration, included lunch, and Glacier Skywalk plus Athabasca Glacier time.
“The magnificent scenery, the lunch provided, beautiful comfy bus. Thank you John fir a wonderful day.”
Self-guided smartphone audio drive between Lake Louise and Calgary with flexible stops, offline narration, and fun trivia for a budget-friendly route.
“Driving information really good , however very little internet connection, so could not access while on route. Had to listen to information in hotel before and after journey.”
See Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in one small-group tour with close drop-offs, short hikes, and glacier-blue views from Banff’s best spots.
“Our driver, Chin, was absolutely wonderful. He was so accommodating to our needs. He also was very friendly and had a gray sense of humor. There was a little miscommunication with the company but Chin went out of his way that it was all straightened out and we had a great time”
Cline River canyoning near Abraham Lake: a 6-hour glacier-water adventure with swift-water training, a 30m rappel, ziplines, and jumps.
“Hands down the highlight of the summer! If you’re looking for real canyoning in the Canadian Rockies, the Adrenaline Aquatic Tour at Cline River is it. We spent the day rappelling down waterfalls, zip-lining into the water, and floating through some of the most beautiful canyon walls I’ve ever seen. The gear they provided (wetsuits/drysuits)…”
Heli Adrenaline canyoning at Abraham Lake: short helicopter ride, expert guides, full gear, lunch, and a thrilling rope descent.
“Couldn’t recommend highly enough if you love unique adventures and a bit of outdoor exploration! I had a great afternoon in the canyon, led by Gui and Joe, who made me feel so safe, well supported, and encouraged throughout.”
Official SkiByk rentals in Banff for first-timers at Sunshine Village. Helmet included, guided tips, 8-hour day.
“Jayden was a top guy to rent from brought bike to the sunshine village Banff for me. Spent first couple of hours with me ensuring I knew everything.”
Every corner of the mountains, and every way to reach it from the city.
