Snowshoeing

Banff Snowshoeing

When Europeans first settled in Western Canada, they soon discovered the hardship of trekking across the unforgiving winter landscape. Snowshoes offered a welcome alternative — less tiring and a faster way of getting around.

Today, snowshoeing is still one of the quickest (and most fun) ways to travel on foot in Banff – and it’s incredibly easy to get the hang of. Take your pick between our daily tour to the Paint Pots and learn all about Banff’s indigenous people, explorers and fur traders – families in particular love this one for the crazy carpet slide – or join our weekend expeditions to Marble Canyon, a 40-metre deep limestone gorge.

The extra treat on these trips? You get to warm up with hot chocolate and a delicious maple taffy — made fresh in the snow by our guides.

Highlights

• Great introduction to snowshoeing for first-timers
• Search for hare, lynx and wolf tracks in the forest
• Snowshoes, hiking poles and authentic historical props are included
• Warm up with hot chocolate and a uniquely Canadian maple taffy treat!

Family Fun

Snowshoeing Tour to Paint Pots

First time snowshoeing? This easy 3-kilometre trail through Kootenay National Park to see the historical Paint Pots is the perfect introduction. Snowshoe on an easy trail along a bridge across the frozen Vermilion River and and along the snowy path winding through a forest of pine trees to the Paint Pots, a cultural treasure within our National Park. Learn about the history of the fur trade as you explore the fascinating Paint Pots, which are mineral deposits once used by First Nations people for rock painting. Along the way you will hear stories of Banff’s indigenous people, explorers and fur traders who lived in and traveled through the Rockies. After this crisp winter walk, enjoy a uniquely Canadian treat: hot maple taffy poured into snow to make a sweet frozen dessert. Plus try a crazy carpet slide down the

$76

per person

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Nov-Apr

1:30pm

4 Hours

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Snowshoeing Tour to Marble Canyon

Your snowshoes crunch on fresh powder as you hike past Marble Canyon's 40-metre deep gorge. This half-day tour is an easy introduction to snowshoeing in Kootenay National Park where you can admire the dramatic colours of Marble Canyon, worn away over centuries by the rushing waters of Tokumn Creek. Search for snowshoe hare, moose and wolf tracks while exploring how the landscape is changing and animals are adapting. After this crisp winter walk, enjoy a uniquely Canadian treat: hot maple taffy poured into snow to make a sweet frozen dessert.

$76

per person

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Dec-Apr

8:30am

4 Hours

Private Snowshoeing Tours

Looking for a new way to snowshoe with just your friends or family? Book a private snowshoeing tour of Marble Canyon or the Paint Pots, near Banff. Use one of our existing snowshoe tours to Marble Canyon, a 40-metre deep limestone gorge, or the Paint Pots and learn all about Banff’s indigenous people and explorers, or connect with us for a custom quote. With our fleet of different vehicles, and a team of accredited guides, we can match your group size, whether you are a small family or a large corporate group. Sample Rates: Rates are dependent on number of guests & vehicle required. For eg, $125 per guest with a minimum of 6 guests for a half day snowshoeing tour. Contact Us for Custom Quote: Call: 1 -877-565-9372 to chat, or complete the form below.  

$125

per person

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Nov-Apr

5 Hours

8+