Hiking · CANADA
Good canyon and gorge hikes in Canada fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the trail.
Ride an e-bike from Banff to Johnston Canyon, hike to Lower Falls, and enjoy a small-group adventure with scenic stops and a return shuttle.
“Beautiful ride, excellent bikes. Too busy at Johnston Canyon and not that exciting. Pick a tour without Johnston Canyon.”
Explore Saguenay’s La Baie, Rivière-à-Mars canyon, and waterfall on a small-group tour with local guides and easy port access.
“This was a very nice excursion….leader was very informative but also watchful of those on the tour. We were a group from a cruise ship & “older”. We had no problems but one guest had expressed he had a double hip replacement & the guide was mindful of this. Beautiful waterfall & hike was excellent but not super taxing. Would highly recommend!”
Review of Banff’s 3-hour e-bike and Sundance Canyon tour, with Bow River views, Cave & Basin, practical tips, price, and trail details.
“Really enjoyed both the bike ride and the hike. Our guide was great! Made sure we understood how to use the e-bike and safely led us on the route. Gave us a good history of the area. Also enjoyed the hike. Beautiful trail that had just the right amount of work. Highly recommend.”
Review of Banff’s full-day highlights tour from Calgary, with gondola, Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka, and practical planning advice.
“This was a 10/10 tour! Our guide was amazing and super nice! It was only his 5ish day at the time of our tour and he was super awesome! If you want to see a lot of stuff in a day for a reasonable price, this is your tour! Highly recommend”
Ride an e-bike from downtown Banff to quiet Sundance Canyon, with a guided hike, Bow River views, and a small group of seven or fewer.
“E-Bikes were pristine. Good guide, informative, safety conscious. Beautiful hike into uncrowded canyon. Just the right amount of time. Good value.”
Review of Banff’s gondola and Johnston Canyon tour, with mountain views, waterfalls, practical tips, price value, and honest drawbacks.
“The tour was FANTASTIC. Many breathtaking views, Gandola, Canyon. Even heavy rain didn’t spoil the day. Thanks Lisa that helped the whole day and explained everything as many times as you need. It’s 100% worth”
Explore Canmore’s canyons, waterfalls, caves, and Indigenous pictographs on a small-group guided hike with local experts.
“Amazing. Jacob was the best guide we could ask for!”
Explore Grotto Canyon near Canmore, see ancient pictographs, and learn First Nations history on a small-group guided hike.
“Our guided hike through Grotto Canyon was the perfect mix of nature, history, and peaceful adventure — made even better by our guide, Jacob. It was a small group (just the three of us), which made the experience feel intimate and personal from the start. Jacob, a local Canadian, brought the area to life with his deep knowledge — much of it passed down from his godfather — and his genuine passion for the land. As we drove to the hiking area and hiked through the canyon, he shared stories about the First Nations peoples who once roamed these trails, weaving together history, culture, and nature in a way that…”
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