CALGARY TRAVEL GUIDE
The mountain days worth the early start.
The 12 most popular big canoe tours near Calgary. The mountain days worth the early start, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a Big Canoe with a guide, wildlife spotting, and an easy upstream push for views near downtown Banff.
Most Popular“Our leader was Abbie who was amazing , full of knowledge of the local area and animals . Well worth the experience !”
A 90-minute easy Bow River canoe tour through Banff National Park, with expert guides, wildlife spotting, and views of the Rockies.
Float the Bow River in Banff on a guided big canoe. No experience needed, gear included, and you’ll learn river and wildlife stories.
“Excellent experience to see the river from another perspective. Guides were all lovely and positive.”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a big canoe on a 90-minute wildlife hunt. Family guides, gear and lemonade included.
Small-group Banff day trip to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with flexible time, canoe options, wildlife drive, and easy pickup from Canmore/Banff.
“The tour guide gave us lots of helpful information about the hikes to do at each lake. The views of the lake from the trails were so beautiful!”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a guided big canoe for wildlife spotting, calm scenery, and easy teamwork in 1.5 hours, starting at Banff Canoe Club.
“A nice easy paddle upriver and then a leisurely float back down. We were fortunate to see two bears, one chasing the other. We also saw beaver, weasel and ducks. Jacob was great at getting us all working together and was able to keep us entertained as we went along. It was definitely worth the…”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a big canoe with a guide, learn wildlife and history, and finish with refreshments at Banff Canoe Club.
“This canoe trip was fun. We had adults and a very nice 7 year old along. The guides have knowledge and can tell a story to entertain. The river is very picturesque.”
Banff day trip with permit access to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, plus flexible hiking and canoe time from Canmore and Banff.
Half-day Banff tour to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake: turquoise lakes, Ten Peaks views, Castle Mountain photos, and Vermilion Lakes stops.
“Our guide AJ provided an exceptional experience. We loved the gondola, hot springs, and he made sure we got to experience so much of Banff. He was so thorough in making sure we were able to get photos of all the sites. I have to give him special appreciation after I slipped on some snow…”
Small-group Yoho day tour from Banff: Natural Bridge, a long Emerald Lake stay with optional canoe, and Takakkaw Falls. Air-conditioned ride.
“amazing tour guide, Travis 👍🏻⭐️”
Guided Big Canoe tour on Banff’s Bow River for wildlife, local stories, and photo-ready scenery, departing from Banff Canoe Club.
“We didn’t see a lot of wild life, couple of beavers. But our guide, Bree was so knowledgeable about the area, and the views from actually being on the Bow river were spectacular! Well worth the trip.”
Small-group day trip from Calgary to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with extended 2-hour stops, canoe time, Wi‑Fi, and photo stops.
Every corner of the mountains, and every way to reach it from the city.
