All Season Activities
Although the majority of recreational opportunities are specific to either winter or summer, there certainly are some that exist on a year round basis. The following activity providers are members of Tourism Canmore Kananaskis.
Box 100,
Exshaw, Alberta T0L 2C0
Toll Free: 1-888-267-2624
Website: http://www.raftersix.com/
Whether you select Rafter Six Ranch Resort for your special western vacation, Company BBQ, Wedding, Reunion, or Corporate Meeting facility, we are certain you and your guests will love our relaxed cowboy atmosphere. Kick the City off yer boots and say howdy to the glorious cowboy adventure awaiting you at Rafter Six (6) Ranch! Your stay can be as rustic or luxurious as you like. There's an indoor hot tub and swimming pool available during the summer months, and TV (if you must!) in the common room of the Lodge. But that's not why you came to the ranch - you came to "Cowboy Up" and the Rafter Six folk are there to please. Pick the Trail Ride to Suit You.
#3, 137 Wapiti Close,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 3B2
Phone: 403-678-2608
Fax: 403-609-5556
Website: http://www.canmoreranch.com/
We offer a year round facility that caters to groups of up to 80 people. We provide group wagon rides in summer and in winter we have group sleigh rides. We have a vis-à-vis carriage and a romantic two seater cutter. Our scenic, convenient location is perfect for: Family Get Togethers, Reunions, Staff Parties, Team Building, Meetings, Weddings.
Box 8164,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 2T9
Toll Free: 1-877-591-0222
Phone: 403-881-2500
Fax: 403-881-2110
Website: http://www.kheli.com
Kananaskis Heli Tours is truly the one helicopter tour company able to offer the family and couples the most varied scenic tours daily. Tours start from $59 per person. Romance flights and Glacier tours depart every 30 minutes from 8 am to 8 pm. Bus and group tours have ample parking. All should check in at the Hotel Lobby to receive your Boarding Pass prior to going on a flight. Located at the Nakoda Heliport just 15 minutes east of Canmore at the Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino. (Intersection of the Trans Canada Highway #1 and Highway #40)
Canmore, Alberta
Phone: 403-678-3318
Website: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2261287
Canmore local Donna Scott has just launched her new guide book "Out'n About", a fun and friendly guide to Canmore and area. The book has evolved over 20 years of visiting and living in Canmore. It's a guide for everyone- young, old, families, couples, and people new to the area or visiting Canmore looking for Rocky Mountain excursions that don't require a huge drive, heavy backpack and sore feet! It's a light hearted and fun and many of the excursions are short half day adventures that only we locals know about. Enjoy!
P.O. Box 1566,
Canmore, Alberta T1L 1B5
Toll Free: 1-877-565-9372
Phone: 403-760-5007
Website: http://www.banfftours.com/
Since 1998 Discover Banff Tours has provided sightseeing tours and activities in both summer and winter for individuals and groups. Using mini-buses and vans personalizes our tours of Banff National Park and gives you plenty of time to chat with our friendly guides. Our guides are all trained and accredited with the Interpretive Guide Association so they have excellent knowledge of the national parks and surrounding areas. This means you will enjoy many interesting and entertaining stories and finish you tours with a greater understanding and enjoyment of this stunning area. Refreshments, snacks, and use of binoculars are included on most tours!
82 Grotto Way,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 1J9
Phone: 403-609-2489
Website: http://www.mahikan.ca
Mahikan Trails delivers unique Aboriginal learning experiences in the Canadian Rockies. Journey with us following the trail of the Wolf (Mahikan). Explore the natural wonders through hiking trips and our hands-on cultural programs. Trek through mazes of canyons, hike breathtaking mountain peaks, snowshoe or cross country ski in pristine snow. Learn some useful Aboriginal living skills on our Traditional Camps, track and lift some animal prints, take a medicine walk, or create your own custom program with us!
1009 Larch Place,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 1S7
Toll Free: 1-877-317-1178
Phone: 403-678-8819
Website: http://www.canmorecavetours.com
Take a guided Natural History tour of Rat’s Nest Cave in Grotto Mountain near Canmore. It’s a natural wild cave with no artifi cial lighting or handrails. Tours go year round. The cave is always 5°C. No experience needed but clients should be reasonably fi t. Adventure Tour (6 hrs) $129 plus tax/person: climb & traverse large & narrow passages, Laundry Chute & a 60ft rappel. Explorer Tour (4.5 hrs) $99 plus tax/person: similar to above, no rappel. Age restrictions apply for children.
PO Box 259,
Banff, Alberta T1L 1A4
Toll Free: 1-866-477-4171
Phone: 403-760-8200
Fax: 403-760-8255
Website: http://www.gpstourscanada.com
With GyPSy Guide you won’t miss a thing on your scenic driving vacation throughout the Rockies. Its your very own “tour guide” for any car or RV and automatically plays commentary through the car stereo as you explore. GyPSy Guide tells you interesting and entertaining stories about the things you see as they come into view. The guide is filled with great activity suggestions, history, pioneers, hidden viewpoints, photo opportunities and even the best wildlife viewing places. The information is prepared by local professional tour guides, with 1000+ commentary points in the Rockies. Rent a GyPSy Guide to be your local tour guide for the Canadian Rockies.
PO Box 4259,
Banff, Alberta T1L 1E6
Toll Free: 1-800-408-0005
Phone: 403-760-4403
Website: http://www.whitemountainadventures.com/
We are an active travel and activity company with a strong commitment to learning about nature in the outdoors. For over 15 years we have been leading trips which focus on nature and ecology and on gaining a better understanding of it. Our primary goal is to stimulate not only your body but also your mind... and to leave you with lifetime memories and dreams of more. White Mountain Adventures is accredited by the Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association. The association recognizes those businesses that encourage excellence in the interpretation of nature, history and culture in Canada's Rocky Mountain national parks and surrounding areas.
P. O. Box 8040,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 2T8
Phone: 403-678-3200
Fax: 403-678-3224
Website: http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/
The Alpine Club of Canada is Canada’s national mountaineering organization with 23 affordable backcountry cabins and huts offering access to unparalleled hiking, climbing, and skiing terrain. These facilities can be booked easily by members and non members.
Canmore, Alberta
Phone: 403-678-6655
Website: http://www.canmorequads.com/
Canmore Quad Tours offers you an opportunity to explore the beautiful Albertain foothills too the very edge of the Rocky Mountains. Using our 2 up Touring ATV's you will be guided over a net work of trials covering a total area of 1500 square kilometres. Fantastic views, wildlife and using an ATV make this a truly memorable adventure for the whole family. The first trail head is only 1 hr from Canmore so don't waste time travelling come quading with us.
PO Box 1864,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 2T9
Toll Free: 1-888-844-3514
Phone: 403-721-2100
Fax: 403-721-3779
Website: http://www.icefieldheli.com
Icefield Helicopter Tours is located near Lake Louise in Banff National Park, providing ready access to heli-sightseeing tours of the Columbia Icefield, Cline Glacier and Wilson Glacier. They can provide heli tours and packages for those planning a wedding, a company social event, or just a chance to see some majestic mountain scenery. All around, as far as the eye can see, are majestic mountains and glaciers. These sights are something that cannot be done justice by driving in a car. To really appreciate the natural beauty away from the road, one has to view it up close in a helicopter!
Box 8175,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 2T9
Phone: 403-678-4171
Fax: 403-678-4039
Website: http://www.canadianrockies.net/crosszeeranch/
Cross Zee Ranch is situated on the north east boundary of Canmore in the spectacular Bow Valley, just 5 minutes from campgrounds, B&B's , hotels, galleries, unique stores, pubs and restaurants, The Town of Canmore is 20 minutes east of Banff and 60 minutes west of the city of Calgary. There are many scenic trails to choose from in the vast riding terrain where we offer Horseplay in the CanadianRockies!
200 - 50 Lincoln Park,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 3E9
Phone: 403-678-4164
Fax: 403-678-4450
Website: http://www.yamnuska.com
Join us for a full or half day of beginner rock/ice climbing, or if you prefer, one of our many scheduled mountaineering, skiing or hiking programs. For over 25 years Yamnuska Mountain Adventures has been leading climbing, mountaineering, hiking, backpacking, multi-sport, and ski adventures in the Canadian Rockies. No experience necessary. All guides are certifi ed through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. Family backpacking and learn to climb packages available.
91 Bow Valley Trail,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 1N8
Phone: 403-678-4802
Fax: 403-678-2176
Website: http://www.alpinehelicopters.com
Experience the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies, defy conventional tours and behold incomparable beauty. Discover natural alpine landscapes and high mountain vistas on an alpine heli-hike, or just sit back and enjoy the soaring mountain ranges from an eagle’s eye view. You will be astounded by incredible views of alpine lakes, glaciers and waterfalls. Watch for bighorn sheep, mountain goats, grizzly and black bears. Flights range in duration from 12 minutes to 30 minutes, or join us for one of our guided heli-hiking adventures.
P.O. Box 1258,
Banff, Alberta T1L 1B2
Phone: 403-762-2523
Fax: 403-762-7493
Website: http://www.explorerockies.com/banff-gondola/
Banff Gondola is located just 5 minutes from the Town of Banff, on the shoulder of Sulphur Mountain, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. The 360o view from the upper gondola terminal, view-decks and Summit Ridge interpretive boardwalk, is the very best vantage point in the west. Safely seated in 4 passenger gondola cabins, visitors are transported in 8 minutes to the summit at an elevation of 2,281m (7,486 ft) above sea level.
Box 1500,
Morley, Alberta T0L 1N0
Toll Free: 1-888-8-NAKODA
Phone: 403-881-2835
Fax: 403-881-2831
Website: http://www.stoneynakodaresort.com
Alberta's newest and only Casino Hotel experience is just 30 minutes west of Calgary, at the gateway to the Majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino offers a First Class Casino experience with 300 slots and 15 gaming tables. Enjoy Sidelines Lounge, The Ridge Buffet and Peaks Cafe dining as well as The Chill Showroom where great entertainment is always on tap. There are 111 well appointed guest rooms with spectacular views of the Rockies. An indoor pool and waterslide make this the perfect destination for families, friends, and "True Gambling Enthusiasts".
#2 Guinn's Road, Hwy 40,
Kananaskis, Alberta T0L 2H0
Toll Free: 1-877-591-7177
Phone: 403-591-7171
Fax: 403-591-7326
Website: http://www.boundaryranch.com
Located in the spectacular Kananaskis Valley, we offer trail rides, pack trips, white water rafting, biking and hiking. Our western hospitality centre includes a restaurant, lounge and gift shop. Boundary Ranch also offers the perfect venue to stage group activities for either a full day, half day or evening program with world class banquet facilities for up to 1,000 people. Join us for a BBQ, team building, rodeo and other western themed events. Located just 45 minutes east and south of Canmore on Hwy 40.
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Location: 907A 7th Ave
Phone: 403-678-1295
Hours of Operation
9:00am - 5:00pm daily