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Canadian Rockies Full-Day Guided Hiking Tour

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Lindsay Bornau, Meaningful Connections in Kananaskis
Guided by Lindsay Bornau
I'm Lindsay, co-founder of Busy Beavers Touring Co. and a lifelong outdoor enthusiast who grew up hiking and camping across Western Canada. I specialize in crea…
Wilderness Level ⅲ First AidField Leader (HIKING)EnglishSpanish
From$132 CAD/person
Includes tax and other fees. Estimates only — final price confirmed by your guide.
Price varies by participant type (e.g., adult, child, student)

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Overview

Duration
8 hrs
Best for
Moderate Activity, Nature Lovers
Language
English, Spanish
Break stop
Meal break
Experience type
Private & Open group
Group size
Min 1 · Max 10 guests

Places you'll visit

Your guide takes you through Kananaskis.

Availability

Available Year-round

Offered On Fridays and Saturdays

Why you’ll love it

Benefits
  • Simplified trip planning
  • Small-group attention
Activities
  • Scenic viewpoints
  • Hiking
What makes it unique
  • Led by a certified outdoor guide
  • Specialty chef-made sandwich
Highlighted places
  • A Variety of Viewpoint Options

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Pickup & Departure
    Calgary or Canmore30 min – 1h

    Meet your certified hiking guide and fellow adventurers before departing for the Canadian Rockies. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the mountain views as you travel toward the day's hiking destination.

  2. 2
    Trailhead Arrival, Warm Up and Hike Briefing
    Selected Trailhead15 min

    Arrive at the trailhead and receive a safety briefing, route overview, and final gear check. Your guide will review the day's plan and answer any questions before setting off on…

  3. 3
    Guided Mountain Hike
    Kananaskis Country & Canadian Rockies2h – 3hIntermediate

    Explore some of the Canadian Rockies' most spectacular landscapes on a carefully selected hiking route. Depending on the day, you may hike to alpine lakes, mountain summits, scenic ridgelines, or…

  4. 4
    Trail Lunch Break
    Scenic Viewpoint Along the Trail30 min – 45 min

    Take a well-earned break and enjoy a freshly prepared house specialty sandwich along with handcrafted trail mix and energy bites. Relax, refuel, and soak in the mountain scenery before continuing…

  5. 5
    Return Hike
    Kananaskis Country & Canadian Rockies2h – 3hIntermediate – Advanced

    Continue your journey through the Rockies as you make your way back to the trailhead. Enjoy additional viewpoints, photo opportunities, and the satisfaction of completing a rewarding mountain adventure.

Transportation

Your guide provides transportThey drive you around for the duration of the experience.
Meeting point · Calgary Pickup Location: RONA Crowfoot Parking Lot (walking distance from Crowfoot LRT Station) Canmore Pickup Location: Canmore Visitor Information Centre Guests staying in Canmore may request an alternate pickup location. Requests are subject to availability. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Exact meeting instructions will be provided after booking.

What's included

Guide service
  • Guide accompanies you throughout the experience
Transportation
  • Private vehicle transport
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
Equipment
  • Hiking equipment (bear spray, poles, water filtration, etc)
  • Safety equipment (first aid equipment, emergency communication devices, etc)
Food & Drink
  • Full meal (Both snacks and meals)
  • Accommodation of dietary preferences

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat or sun protection
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Good to know

  • Weather conditions may change quickly
  • Limited restroom access
  • Wildfire smoke or fire restrictions may affect the experience

Warranty

  • No-show guarantee: Full tour refund* if your guide does not show up on the tour date

*Excludes non-refundable 3% service fee.

Insurance

General Liability Insurance
Covers guest injury or property damage arising from this guide's business activities
Auto Insurance Coverage
Covers guests during transportation provided by this guide

Cancellation & Refund

Full refund*

7 days+ before experience

Full refund up to 7 days prior to the trip

50% refund

2 days – 7 days before

Partial refund when a guest cancels 2-7 days prior to a trip

Guide-initiated cancellations or no-show guarantee include a full refund of tour price and taxes (excluding the 3% service fee).

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