CALGARY TRAVEL GUIDE
The mountain days worth the early start.
The 11 most popular winter activities tours near Calgary. The mountain days worth the early start, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
From Banff to the Columbia Icefield: Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk, scenic Icefields Parkway stops, Bow Lake picnic lunch.
Most Popular“We had a wonderful day with our guide, Ella, who was so lovely, cheerful and knowledgeable. She was our teacher, telling stories and providing information that made our trip a learning experience and lots of fun.”
Small-group winter tour from Banff to Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon with hotel pickup, crampons, hot drinks, and big views.
“Great winter tour! Ginni was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a great time!!”
Winter day trip from Banff to Lake Louise and Yoho: scenic drive, shoreline walks, gourmet lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge, hot treats.
“Our guide was informative and really a great resource . Beautiful area …bus ride was scenic with added information and stops along the way for picture taking …once at Lake Louise we were able to snowshoe across the lake to watch ice skating …back on the bus our guide met us with hot chocolate …I…”
Banff winter sights, Banff Gondola Nightrise, and a hot summit buffet dinner on Sulphur Mountain, with pickup and small-group fun.
“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.”
A 1-hour shared winter sleigh ride from Boundary Ranch in Kananaskis, with hot chocolate, buffalo viewing, and optional s’mores.
“Wonderful trip through winter wonderland. Snow covered trees, surrounded by high mountains. Very friendly staff. Take your blankets. Enjoy the hot chocolate at the end of the trip!”
Banff winter tour by open-top vintage car, with Lake Minnewanka stories, Banff Gondola Nightrise, and a hot buffet dinner.
Learn cross-country skiing at Lake Louise with a small-group lesson, guided loops, and coached confidence for a full Rocky Mountain winter day.
“Excellent day. Great personal tuition.”
A small-group winter day trip from Calgary to Banff and Yoho, with Marble Canyon, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Lake Louise.
“fantastic tour from start to finish. lake louise in the winter is something everyone needs to see at least once. I liked that we had plenty of time at each stop and never felt rushed. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Banff.”
A full Banff winter day: ice-skating at Lake Louise, snowshoeing quiet powder trails, and Johnston Canyon frozen falls with warm drinks.
Car-free winter day to Lake Louise and Abraham Lake for bubble photos, hot springs, and optional tubing or gondola. 8–10 hours.
“We couldn’t go to Abraham lake due to bad road condition, but our tour guide took us to another lake with bubble and a hot spring!”
A 2-hour winter wildlife tracking walk from Cave and Basin in Banff, learning tracks, signs, stories, and photo tips for snowy mountain scenery.
Every corner of the mountains, and every way to reach it from the city.
