Banff Links to Tour & Adventure Websites

Banff Adventures Unlimited offers activity bookings for a wide range of adventures including river rafting, fly-fishing, golfing, ziplining, hiking, sightseeing, ice walking, dog sledding, skiing, snowshoeing, caving and horseback riding. Equipment rentals are also available.

Based in the upper Bow Valley (Banff / Canmore), Alpine Anglers specializes in fly-fishing excursions to Alberta's best waters, including both the lower and upper Bow River, as well as the Crowsnest, Oldman, Livingstone and Highwood Rivers. Adventures range from a full-day float trip to an all-inclusive six-day 'Alberta Trout Quest'. Anglers will enjoy fishing for wild rainbow, brown, cutthroat and bull trout on Alberta's finest rivers and streams. Wild Places : Wild Trout.

Toby Creek Adventures is an award-winning adventure-based company located near Banff, Lake Louise, Invermere, Panorama Mountain Village, Fairmont Hot Springs and Radium Hot Springs, with daily transportation from Banff hotels. Activities available include snowmobiling, dog sledding and ATV tours.

Alpine Helicopters provides helicopter sightseeing tours and heli-hiking adventures in the Canadian Rocky Mountains from its tour facility located at the Canmore Municipal Heliport. Heli-weddings can also be accommodated.

From a Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis Country or Lake Louise day hike to a multi-day helicopter-assisted backcountry trip at Mt. Assiniboine, there's a hiking adventure in the Rocky Mountains that is perfect for all fitness levels. White Mountain Adventures specializes in guided hiking trips and walks in the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada. Since 1987 they have been leading trips and adventures which focus on nature and ecology and on gaining a better understanding of natural surroundings.

Providing fun, safe and memorable adventures for all ages and skill levels surrounded by spectacular scenery. Adventures offered include whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding with professional and knowledgeable guides. Half day, full day, multi day and combination tours available as well as corporate day adventures, team building and first aid programs.

Rocky Mountaineer offers four spectacular train trips through British Columbia and Alberta. Best known for the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all-daylight rail journey through the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada, and a breathtaking 3.5 hour experience between North Vancouver and Whistler, BC, onboard the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb Route.

Holiday on Horseback offers true western heritage experiences in Banff National Park. Offering hourly trail rides, and day-long and multi-day pack trips that take riders deep into the heart of Banff National Park, this outfitter is the perfect way to see the stunning Rocky Mountains. Holiday on Horseback is pleased to offer a number of exciting and educational interpretive trips each summer featuring leading authorities on wildlife and their habitat, environmental issues, conservation, as well as a bit of fun and history.

The Canadian Rockies Adventure Centre offers a wide range of exciting adventures year-round in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. During summer months, activities offered include wildlife viewing, river rafting, horseback riding, rock climbing, guided hiking, cave tours and more. In the winter, activities such as ice walks, dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing and ice climbing are featured. Adventures are offered in a variety of locations including Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis Country, Golden and Icefields Parkway region.

Chinook Rafting offers whitewater rafting and scenic float trips in the Canadian Rockies. Experience Class I to Class IV rapids on one of the Alberta or BC trips. Rivers include the Bow, Horseshoe Canyon, Highwood, Kananaskis and the Kicking Horse. Full- and half-day trips, and transportation available.

During the spring, summer and fall, explore Banff’s spectacular high alpine on a guided hike through flower-filled meadows, past alpine lakes and to incredible mountain views. Bring only running shoes and a jacket as the Sunshine Village shuttle, an expert naturalist/hiking guide, lunch, a water bottle and use of a pack and rain poncho are supplied.

Since 1988 Colibri Tours' professionalism and attention to detail has satisfied customers. Itineraries are offered for Alberta and British Columbia on a custom basis for groups and individuals. The full line of services include meet and greet, transportation, hotels, activities, meals and multilingual guides.

Boundary Ranch offers a wide range of activities including trail rides and overnight pack trips, horse drawn wagon or sleigh rides, bus hold-ups, gunfights, Wild West Rodeos, horseshoe pits, volleyball, croquet, calf and horse-roping and much more.

rocky-peak Holidays specializes in customized ski holidays, summer vacations and year-round tours in the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada. They offer a wide variety of ski and summer accommodation including hotels, apartments, condos and resort homes. Rail, Alaskan cruise and self-drive packages are available.

Anderson Vacations is a wholesale travel specialist that offers a wide range of tours that are ideal for individuals, travel agents, tour operators and corporate groups. Whether embarking on a winter rail journey through the Canadian Rockies or taking a fully escorted tour of Alaska, Anderson Vacations plans it all. Charters for up to 1,000 guests can be accommodated, including convention and conference tours and senior holiday excursions.

If roaring waterfalls, emerald lakes, alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks are on the list of things to do, then a sightseeing tour with SunDog is a must. Their sightseeing tours take guests to the most exceptional locations for photos, wildlife viewing, and nature walks. Learn about the fascinating natural and human history of Jasper and Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. Experience sightseeing tours in Banff, Lake Louise or Jasper in small personalized luxury vehicles equipped with large viewing windows for optimal viewing opportunities. Enjoy the comfort of a SunDog sightseeing tour in the majestic Canadian Rockies.

Offering exciting rafting excursions from Golden, British Columbia, Hydra River Guides operates on the Kicking Horse River and offers trips that suit all levels of adventurers. Those looking for a gentle rafting experience may opt for the Mild White Water trip. The Upper and Middle Canyon spans two to two-and-a-half hours and offers mild to Class 4 rapids and includes a BBQ lunch. Those seeking a thrilling ride may embark on the Ultimate White Water, which rafts the Upper, Middle and Lower canyons and features intense Class 4+ rapids. A variety of packages are available that combine rafting with other activities like ATVing, ziplining and horseback riding.

Wet n' Wild Adventures offers daily jet boating tours and whitewater rafting excursions in Golden, British Columbia from May through September. The jet boats explore the waters of the Columbia River, while rafting takes place on the mighty Kicking Horse River. Packages that combine jet boating and rafting are available. Shuttle service from Banff is available.

Roy Andersen has been a commercial photographer for more than 20 years, focusing on the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the prairie landscape and the American Southwest. He offers a number of photography workshops throughout the year in Banff National Park. The workshops range from three to four days and some of the workshops include accommodation and meals.

The Red Earth Creek trailhead is located 20 km (12.5 mi) west of Banff on Highway 1. This trail leads guests 14 km (9 mi) to Brewster's Shadow Lake Lodge by foot or cross-country skis. The lodge has 12 log cabins, a historic day lodge, a dining cabin and a heated washroom building. Gourmet mountain meals are available.