Top Calgary Outdoor Activities

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stand Up Paddleboarding(SUP) is the most unique way to explore the Rocky Mountains and the waterways within them. The Rundle Forebay is one of the most stunning lakes on the planet and there is no better way to explore and appreciate its beauty than by standing on a SUP in the middle. Turquoise waters welcome you to paddle in its serenity, while Rundle, Ha-Ling and Lady Macdonals Mountains loom overhead.

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.

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.

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.

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

Explore the sapphire-blue lakes and towering waterfalls of Banff National Park and the Yoho Valley on this day trip from Calgary. Discover the iconic Lake Louise, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set against the backdrop of the majestic Victoria Glacier. Then head to the Yoho Valley, where you'll stop by the beautiful Takkakaw Falls. Your mountain lakes and waterfalls day trip also includes lunch, coach transport and round-trip transport from select Calgary hotels.

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.

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.

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.

Spend the day exploring the incredible scenery of the Canadian Rockies during this day trip from Calgary to the mountain town of Banff and its surrounding attractions. Check out the surreal rock formations near Tunnel Mountain Drive, shaped by thousands of years of wind and rain. Then soar above Banff on board the Banff Gondola as you take in incredible views of the town and surrounding peaks. At the conclusion of the tour, you have the option of being dropped off in Banff for your own leisure before your shuttle departs back to Calgary. Your Banff day trip also includes round-trip transport from select hotels, coach transport, and gondola ride.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Attractions: ● Sulphur Mountain Gondola (Optional) ● Banff Town ● Banff Upper Hot Spring or Upgrade to Horse Sleigh Ride ● Bow Falls ● Surprise Corner Venture into the Canadian Rockies for a day of alpine adventure, taking in breathtaking views of the peaks, lakes, and forested valleys of Banff National Park. Between stops at scenic viewpoints, stop to soak in the mineral-rich waters of Banff's thermal hot springs. Optional tours are available. Please contact us for more details. #1. Sulphur Mountain Gondola. Take a Gondola ride to the summit's sweeping viewpoints. (approx 60 mintues) #2. Banff Banff Horse Sleigh Ride. Instead soaking in the Hot Spring, joining a sleigh ride through the Banff mountain meadows with your family, friends or loved ones for a quintessential winter experience. (approx 45 mintues) This is a small group tour - Maxmium 8 guests *Private Tour Optional available - exclusively for your family/group (maximum guest of 4, service time 10 hours)

Travel up 984 feet (300 meters) to a sub-alpine lake during this snowshoe tour in Kananaskis Country. With snowshoe rental included, follow your guide across the snow-covered ground as you catch sight of the Canadian Rockies. Take in other views of the nearby towering cliffs and wintery wilderness as you go.

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.

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!