CANADA
The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular hiking & trekking tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Walk the Athabasca Glacier with IceWalks in a small group. Micro-spikes, expert ACMG guides, and close-up ice formations in about 3 hours.
“This was such a fun experience! Our guide Mike was knowledgeable and shared lots of information about the glacier. Highly recommend this experience over any other option for seeing the glacier.”
Full-day Algonquin canoeing and hiking from Toronto with Ragged Falls, Popcorn Island swim, and lookout views.
“Unbelievable views and great lineup of activities with the canoeing and hiking! This ended up being my favorite activity in my entire time in Canada. I would absolutely recommend this excursion - it was so incredible to experience some of Canada’s amazing nature; this national park is stunning. I went at the end of August…”
Jasper National Park wildlife tour with a Maligne Lake lakeshore hike, Medicine Lake viewpoints, and easy scouting for elk, moose, and bears.
“Excellent tour where Catherine was extremely knowledgeable and engaging.”
Day hiking Mont-Tremblant National Park from Montreal with a bilingual guide, picnic stop, waterfall trails, and big views.
“Highly recommended! The departure point from the park allows for some truly great hikes! Our guide, Sylvie, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly!”
See Maligne Valley wildlife, waterfalls, Medicine Lake views, and a guided 2–3 km Maligne Lake lakeshore hike from Jasper.
“Lovely, well informed guide. Arrangements smooth and professional. Guide went above and beyond to secure an excellent viewing of Black bear and other wildlife”
A guided hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park from Quebec City with lunch, local tastings, and time to explore on your own.
“I enjoyed having a guide for the first few hours and then being able to explore on our own for the last couple of hours. The guide was very informative and punctual.”
A guided Maligne Valley wildlife day with geology stops, wildfire recovery views, and a 2–3 km Maligne Lake hike from Jasper.
“Sam was very knowledgeable of the area, particularly the wildlife. He kept my attention throughout the tour.”
Small-group Banff hike with poles and packed lunch on four classic trails, from glacier views to larch valley.
“Kyla was so great! She was very knowledgeable about the area and had entertaining stories to share. Kyla was very cognizant of each individuals activity/skill level and was so helpful if anyone had any difficulties.”
Enjoy a small-group e-bike and Johnston Canyon hike in Banff, riding the Bow Valley Parkway and walking to Lower Falls Bridge.
“The tour was a lot fun!! The bikes were easy to learn and a blast to ride. Our guide Michael was excellent, safety concious and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”
Small-group Athabasca Glacier hike with crampons, poles, and ACMG-certified guides. Learn glacier science and walk right on the ice.
“My husband and I went on this hike and it was a really great way to experience the glacier. Our guide Don was excellent and made the tour feel more like a walk in the park or glacier!”
Goat hiking plus a beaver dam stop and a picnic in Quebec forest. Friendly goats, expert woods guidance, and easy time outdoors.
“A completely unique hiking activity! The experience with the adorable goats was zen-like. Francois, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about the location and provided interesting historical information and insight into the local fauna and wildlife. Watching his dog Luna interact with the goats and the participants was also so much fun. Highly recommend for…”
Bike and hike from Vancouver through Lynn Canyon, then cruise Pitt Meadows with a farm lunch included for a small-group outdoor day.
“Everyone should hike and bike with Paul. He is one of the nicest guys and very knowledgeable of the areas we went. If we are ever back in the Vancouver area, we will definitely look him up again. Great time and great memories”
Guided hikes in Banff National Park with lunch. Choose Stanley Glacier, Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, or Six Glaciers for a 7-hour adventure.
“Great hike helped by excellent weather and, of course, amazing views. Our guide, Bec, was very knowledgeable and engaging and really went all out to make sure our group had the best experience possible. She never rushed us and even stopped on one snowy section so that a person in our group could make snowman…”
Small-group shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with flexible hike or canoe time, wildlife spotting drive, and easy pickups.
“The tour guide gave us lots of helpful information about the hikes to do at each lake. The views of the lake from the trails were so beautiful!”
A guided, beginner-friendly hike to Jacques-Cartier National Park with local tastings, lunch, and scenic free time from Old Quebec.
“Our tour started with a very easy pickup spot! We arrived to the park and were the only ones who went on the guided hike tour! It was awesome, we had the main tour guide who was lovely and one in training on her first day, Alicha! Both were so nice and taught us about…”
