Top Calgary Outdoor Activities

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.

Inspiring Mountain Adventures that are sure to be the highlight of your stay in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Professional guides, exceptional service and adventures that captivate you imagination. Stunning scenery, new experiences and the unknown around each river bend… All the makings of your next great Canmore adventure.

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.

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.

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.

The countryside outside Calgary in the Rocky Mountains offers a world of outdoor adventure, but few pursuits offer as much fun as fat-biking. On this tour, hop into the saddle and spin through the Canadian wilderness by fat-bike, and tackle the snowy terrain with ease. With safety kit included and your guide to lead the way, visit a frozen waterfall and enjoy uninterrupted views over the wintery scenery.

Enjoy an introduction to the fun of whitewater rafting on an idyllic stretch of the Kananaskis River during this afternoon excursion that’s perfect for families and groups. During your rafting trip along the pristine waterways of the Kananaskis River, scout for local wildlife and enjoy the unrivaled beauty of the Canadian wilderness. This tour includes optional pickup from select hotels in Banff and Canmore, an experienced river guide, all equipment, and a free digital photo of your rafting adventure.

The Banff National Park is famous for its spectacular scenery, but after dark, the landscape takes on a whole new look and feel. On this tour, strap on your snowshoes and stomp into the Kananaskis forest on a guided moonlit hike. Stop in open clearings and peek at the stars through the telescope. With a hot drink and cookie included, marvel at the wonders of nature in the Canadian wilderness.

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.

Explore many of Banff National Park’s key sights—and don’t worry about driving yourself—on this stress-free, full-day tour from Calgary or Banff Town. Set off in the morning, and travel in an air-conditioned coach. You’ll visit landmarks like Sulphur Mountain (upgrade for a gondola ride) and the dramatic Bow Falls, will tour the Johnston Canyon Walk, and will have time at leisure for wandering and lunch (own expense) in Banff Town.

This guided tour of Calgary offers a unique mode of transport: by vintage sidecar motorcycle. Relax while your driver takes you around the city and narrates the sights along the route. See landmarks like Scotsman's Hill and Crescent Heights Park, which overlook the heart of Calgary, as well as a brief stop for photos.

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.

Join one of our certified guides in the Kananaskis Village, then depart for the trailhead - a short 5minute drive in our personal vehicles. Kovach was a tiny town where the workers and their families from the coal mine once lived. This hike takes you along the trail where horses used to cart the coal, to a stunning viewpoint where the mine scar is visible. Retrace your steps through the forest as you imagine walking home from a long day at the mine to your home in Kovach. After our beautiful hike, we will return to the village where a cold pint of Ghost Town Ale or a Shirley temple awaits you. Bottled water and cookies will be provided on the tour. Youth, child, and non-beer adult tickets include a non-alcoholic drink. This 5 km hike, with 250 m elevation gain is suitable for children 8 years and older. Please schedule 3 hours for this excursion. After our beautiful hike, we will return to the village where a cold pint of Ghost Town Ale or a Shirley temple awaits you.

Join us in the most beautiful classroom in the world to learn the art of stand-up paddleboarding. This two-hour lesson starts with a dry-land session and then takes you out on Wedge Pond to work on your freshly learned skills. This group lesson is designed for households/cohorts. The group price is for up to 4 participants, a 5th and 6th participant can be added for an additional cost of $50/person.

Learn or improve your skiing technique, so you can maximize your time and enjoyment when out on the trail. Our 2-hour lessons will teach you the basics of classic skiing and have you ready to venture out on your own. We will start on flat terrain to learn basic classic cross country skiing technique before skiing over to a small hill to learn how to navigate uphill and downhill techniques.

This is a 3-hour long family survival skills session in a beautiful outdoor 'classroom' in the Canadian Rockies. You will join your guide on a leisurely 5km hike or snowshoe through a beautiful forest. Along the way, learn about the wildlife that calls Kananaskis home. Learn to follow and analyze animal tracks and signs along the trail. Your guide will show you a wide variety of wild edibles along the trail and teach you what to do should you encounter a bear. Learn to start a fire without a lighter, using materials collected on the hike. Feel like one of the original explorers of the wild west as you sip a tea made from local plants and enjoy the views. Each family/cohort will be challenged to build a shelter using basic emergency supplies. Your guide will offer feedback and as a group, you will discuss the best place to build a shelter and what you would look for should you ever need to survive in the backcountry.

Discover the uniquely striking scenery of the Canadian Rockies—and get up close and personal with the highlight lakes and landmarks of Banff and Yoho National Parks—on this full-day tour from Calgary. Depart in the morning via comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle: your first stop is dramatic Lake Louise, followed by the turquoise-hued Moraine Lake. Next, continue to Emerald Lake, and finish with a stop at Kicking Horse River.

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.

Enjoy a beautiful snowshoe tour beneath a blanket of stars and lit by the moon. Snowshoe up to an open meadow to enjoy the full moon.

Have your household or cohort join one of our certified mountain bike instructors, and hit the trails for some fun biking in the mountains. After a short skills lesson on the sports field, your guide will pick a trail suitable for your group. Mountain biking experience is not necessary but you must be able to competently ride a bike and be reasonably fit. Cost is a flat rate for a group of 1 - 4 participants; a 5th and 6th participant cost an additional $50 each.

The Rat's Nest Cave Discovery Hike is a family-friendly interpretive hike exploring the area around Canmore's famous Rat's Nest Cave. Your guide will introduce you to the human and natural history of the Bow Valley, including "catch and release" fossil hunting, wildlife tracking, and a visit to the entrance of Rat's Nest Cave to see ancient Pictographs and Bones. Tours are 2-3 hours in duration depending on the interests and abilities of the group.

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.

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

An exciting, fast-paced puzzle-solving adventure in Canmoreʼs Downtown! Search for cunningly hidden countries, as you help local historian and singer Melody Coal recover the schedule for her next world tour. Your game will take you to hidden gems in the town centre, and give you lots of opportunity for stops to shop and dine. Mystery Towns Clue Solving Adventures are designed for teams of 2 - 5 people, priced per team. 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 as you enjoy seeing many interesting spots and hidden gems that the locals don't even know about. 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!