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Canadian Rockies: Our most recommended tours and activities

Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

1. Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

Enjoy an adventure at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center. Get a guided tour around the Athabasca Glacier on Ice Explorer, admire the stunning mountains and glaciers and listen as your guide informs you of all the facts and history. Meet your guide, who will take you to the Athabasca Glacier. At the scheduled time, board your Ice Explorer, a massive vehicle designed explicitly for glacial travel, and set off on an exciting ride. During your ride, hear stories and facts about the Columbia Icefield and the glaciers around you. Once on the Glacier, hop off the vehicle to walk on the thick, 25,000-year-old ice and drink cold, pure water from the glacier itself. This is an experience you will never forget. Then, take a short ride to the Columbia Icefield Skywalk. Heighten your senses by walking on a platform where only glass separates you from a 918-foot (279-meter) drop. Marvel at the spectacular views of the mountains, glaciers, and the Sunwapta River with its waterfalls.

Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

2. Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

Admire views of the Canadian Rockies as you cruise on the largest lake in Banff National Park. Get the chance to see sheep, deer, and mountain goats along the shore, and learn about the culture of the indigenous people who used to live in the area from your expert guide. Meet your guide and captain on the boat dock at Lake Minnewanka and begin your adventure. Glide through the crystal clear water of this glacier lake and soak up the views of the mountains and blue sky above you. Keep an eye out for wildlife on the lakeshore, including big-horned sheep, deer, mountain goats, and even the occasional bear. During the cruise, learn interesting facts and stories about the wildlife and vegetation that inhabit the Canadian Rockies from your guides. Dive into the culture of the indigenous people who used to call the area home and hear a lot of entertaining legends of the area.

Canadian Rockies: Helicopter Flight with Exploration Hike

3. Canadian Rockies: Helicopter Flight with Exploration Hike

Get ready for an awe-inspiring experience of the Rocky Mountain with this scenic helicopter flight and hiking tour. See the Rockies from a bird's-eye view. Admire the stunning views of the mountains, lakes, and glaciers from above. Then explore the region’s natural beauty on foot. Choose from a 20, 30, or 55-minute scenic flight. Each option includes incredible panoramas of waterfalls, emerald-green lakes, and mountain ridges. With the 55-minute flight, approach the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Rocky Mountains. After the flight, land at the confluence of the Cline River and Waterfalls Creek. Continue to explore the wild beauty of this region on foot, hiking to the Twin Falls waterfall. Then climb back on board the helicopter and fly back to the heliport, enjoying the fantastic views of Abraham Lake.

Canadian Rockies Combo: Helicopter Tour and Horseback Ride

4. Canadian Rockies Combo: Helicopter Tour and Horseback Ride

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Canadian Rockies. Your experience begins with a 20-minute helicopter ride. Admire the stunning views of the mountains, lakes, and glaciers from above. Your pilot will land where the Cline River and Waterfalls Creek meet. Hop off the helicopter and explore the natural beauty of the region on foot during a 1-hour easy hike. Take in the wild beauty of the backcountry as you trek up to Twin Falls.  Here you will enjoy your delicious picnic lunch. Once you have returned from your helicopter ride, continue the adventure with a 1-hour horseback ride. Marvel at sweeping views of the mountains, crystal clear rivers, and the epic Abraham Lake.

Kicking Horse River: Half-Day Intro to Whitewater Rafting

5. Kicking Horse River: Half-Day Intro to Whitewater Rafting

Get a perfect introduction to whitewater rafting on Class 1-3 rapids starting in Yoho National Park of Canada. Experience moderately-challenging rapids and the stunning scenery of the Canadian Rockies.  Check-in at the lodge conveniently located on TransCanada Highway #1. Be fitted with top-of-the-line gear and transported to the starting point of the rafting experience. Receive a thorough safety briefing before setting off on the river. Embark on a 90-minute downstream journey starting with the "Alarm Clock" rapid, which is sure to wake everyone up. In between the exciting rapids, take in the beautiful scenery surrounding you on all sides. Learn about the wildlife in the area, how the Kicking Horse River got its name, and how the river gets its beautiful blue color. Finish the rafting trip at "Hopi's Hole", which serves as an exciting grande finale. After the rafting, be taken back to the lodge to relax and warm up in the heated changing-rooms. Once back in warm, dry clothes, enjoy freshly baked goodies and seasonal fruit along with a selection of hot and cold beverages. Browse through the gift shop to pick up a souvenir t-shirt or photos from your experience.

Banff: Sightseeing Chairlift Ride High Above Banff

6. Banff: Sightseeing Chairlift Ride High Above Banff

Treat yourself to the best seat in Banff National Park and possibly the whole of Canada. More than just a chairlift ride, this famous scenic journey is your ticket to an unforgettable, open-air experience.  Take in legendary, panoramic views as you glide above the clouds. Cruise over wilderness which teams with life and natural splendor. Revel in the endless, picture-perfect scenery stretching out over the horizon.  Soar to nearly 7,000 feet and then settle in for a high-alpine dining experience at the Cliffhouse Bistro. Keep an eye out for some of the more wild neighbors, among them black and grizzly bears, as well as bighorn sheep, elk, and deer.

Jasper: Private Rocky Mountains Helicopter Tour

7. Jasper: Private Rocky Mountains Helicopter Tour

Discover the Canadian Rockies from the air on a private helicopter ride. Choose from several tour lengths and work with your pilot to ensure you see your top sights. Meet your local pilot and find your private helicopter at Jasper Hinton Airport. Before taking off, discuss your preferred tour route with your pilot, who will create a flight path taking your preferences, tour length, and weather conditions into account. Before boarding, get a thorough safety briefing and take some time for photos with the helicopter. As you take off, put on your headsets. Feel free to ask your pilot questions about the sights you see and learn about the area from a local. On the 20-minute tour, get into the mountains quickly in the Long Ranger. Enjoy a quick zip along a mountain ridge and soar above beautiful local lakes. Choose between 2 routes in the 30-minute tour. Go for a flight along Folding Mountain ridges and then into the alpine peaks towards Miette Hotsprings before heading north out over Brule lake towards Solomon peak. Or, fly in the main valley over Jasper Lake and the town surrounded by mountains. On the 60-minute tour, enjoy a personalized journey. Before taking off, chat with your pilot about the hidden gems you can reach. Choose the 2-hour tour for a customized journey with one landing. Soor over pristine lakes and land on a mountaintop for panoramic views.

Canadian Rockies: Scenic Winter Helicopter & Snowshoe Tour

8. Canadian Rockies: Scenic Winter Helicopter & Snowshoe Tour

Treat yourself to a Heli Snowshoeing Adventure in the Canadian Rockies and see them from a different perspective. Admire stunning, birds-eye views of the snowy mountains, frozen lakes, and glaciers as you soar above them in a helicopter. Then, your pilot will land at a high alpine meadow with over 2 meters of snow or at the at the confluence, where Cline River and Waterfalls Creek meet. From there, set off on an exciting 1-hour snowshoe adventure to a frozen waterfall. Warmup half-way through your snowshoe with a complimentary hot chocolate and Irish cream in the wilderness. Once you’ve enjoyed your drink and have snowshoed back to the helicopter, you will climb back to the base.  This tour is suitable for the whole family or just for two, with 20-minute or 30-minute helicopter rides to choose from.

Jasper: Private Helicopter Tour with Mountaintop Snowshoeing

9. Jasper: Private Helicopter Tour with Mountaintop Snowshoeing

Soak up panoramic aerial views of the rugged peaks of Jasper National Park on a private helicopter ride from Jasper. Experience a mountaintop landing with an easy casual snowshoeing trek and an optional mountaineering guide. Meet your pilot at Jasper Hinton Airport for a quick safety briefing, including a gear check and aircraft awareness training. Then, hop in your private Long Ranger helicopter and take to the skies. Soar above the peaks of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and through Jasper National Park before landing on a remote mountaintop amongst the incredible rising mountains. Hop out and enjoy up to one hour to explore the area in your snow shoes. Witness animal tracks, untouched snow, and an abundance of fresh mountain air. The route is not challenging and follows a ridge line where the helicopter landing zone is visible at all times, so it's impossible to get lost. After your snowshoe hike, hop back into the helicopter for your return flight. Enjoy one final glimpse of the Rockies before returning to the airport with lots of photos and memories.

Canadian Rockies: Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles Helicopter Tour

10. Canadian Rockies: Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles Helicopter Tour

Start the day at the base with a hearty hot buffet that might include stew, chili or soup with freshly made bread, dessert and a side salad, veggies or fruit. Then, embark on your helicopter flight over Abraham Lake. Fly over the Canadian Rockies to Landslide Lake for breathtaking views and an experience you will never forget. Admire the impressive fierceness of the massive mountains as you fly close to them. Pass over 6 different astonishing glaciers surrounded by frozen lakes and waterfalls.  After landing at Landslide Lake, go on a guided snowshoe tour with complimentary hot chocolate and Irish cream. Then, head back to base by Helicopter taking a different route back with equally spectacular views of the Rockies and valleys. When you return to base, take a seat around a fire to warm up your toes. Roast some marshmallows as you enjoy complimentary coffee or tea. Finally, take a guided walking tour with ice cleats of the Bubbles on Abraham Lake. Marvel at this natural phenomenon of methane gas getting trapped in the ice, a mesmerizing sight that makes for great pictures and attracts a lot of attention on social media platforms.

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My wife and I decided to take this up as "start the honey moon with a bang" idea, and these guys did not miss the mark. Hands down one of the best experiences I've had touring in a helicopter. Our pilot, Kyle, was such a cool dude and full of so much humble knowledge about landscape and the history of Canada. And Danielle, our guide for the bubbles tour was the coolest and nicest woman, it was truly a pleasure to meet her and she took such good care of us while out on the lake. Needless to say, we made memories for a life time with those guys. Oh...and the food they provide, the cook, oh my God. It was fantastic. She even accomadated my wife's food allergies to make sure she could have the same food. It truly was an experience. If you guys read this, good shit.

My husband, son & daughter-in-law went 10/7 to the Skywalk - we made reservations…which is a must. It was spectacular - our DIL is afraid of heights, but she did walk for me.

Our pilot was amazing and the trio was a very cool experience. Looking forward to coming back and doing it again in the summer.

The staff is amazing and the experience was amazing. Helicopter and snowshoe tour was the highlight of our trip.

Best experience!! Pilot was amazing 10/10 would go again and go for the longer tour!! Worth every penny!