Category Banff Winter & Snowshoe Tours

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Top 15 Banff Winter & Snowshoe Tours

19 reviewed

Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff - Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre: Ice Explorer across the ice

1.Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $291Our pick

11-hour Icefields Parkway day trip from Banff with Ice Explorer, Glacier Skywalk, Bow Lake views, and included picnic lunch.

“This is a must-do tour! Checked all the boxes - definitely an epic experience. Tour guides were friendly, informative and helpful. Bring a spare battery and be prepared to be amazed by the beauty that Banff National Park and the Icefield Parkway (top 10 must do drive - check it and see for yourself) have to offer.”

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Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Bow Lake with Snowshoeing& Icewalk

Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Bow Lake with Snowshoeing& Icewalk - Price and what you’re actually paying for

Jasper: Winter Wildlife Bus Tour in Jasper National Park

Jasper: Winter Wildlife Bus Tour in Jasper National Park - What the 210 minutes really includes

Abraham Ice Bubble/Sunwapta Falls,Snowshoeing,Icefield, Bow&Peyto

Abraham Ice Bubble/Sunwapta Falls,Snowshoeing,Icefield, Bow&Peyto - Banff first: Cascade, Vermilion, and Castle Mountain views

Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Snowshoeing

Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Snowshoeing - Peyto Lake Viewpoint: Teardrop Shape and Calm Winter Views

5.Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 9 hours · from $42Best value

Winter ice walks at Abraham Lake, viewpoints at Peyto and Bow, plus Lake Louise and Icefields Parkway scenery in one $42 day.

“We had a wonderful day with our guide William. It was a great adventure with a lot of nice places to visit, he always had a sweet little attention for us and was a great guide throughout this journey. I highly recommend this activity.”

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Banff, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon – Winter Wonderland Tour

Banff, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon - Winter Wonderland Tour - Banff National Park first: when the guide chooses the right moment

6.Banff, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon – Winter Wonderland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $180

Winter drive through Banff, Lake Louise skates and snowshoes, and a guided Johnston Canyon hike with crampons and hot drinks.

“Our guide Michael was amazing. He was very friendly and attentive to our needs. He is also a good photographer which meant we got great photos of Johnston's Canon and Lake Louise.”

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Discover Lake Louise and Yoho In Winter

Discover Lake Louise and Yoho In Winter - Bow Valley Parkway: the scenic intro before Lake Louise does its thing

7.Discover Lake Louise and Yoho In Winter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $186

Winter day trip from Banff to Lake Louise and Yoho, with a guided drive, lakeshore walk, gourmet lunch at Emerald Lake, and warm treats.

“Most amazing tour experience! We had Emma as our tour guide; she was super knowledgeable and friendly. Overall, would recommend everyone do this tour. Nice to see Lake Louise and Emerald Lake. Lunch was deliciously good, and the s’mores were a nice wholesome touch. Very happy with the tour!!”

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Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour

Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour - Getting There Smoothly: SunDog Pickup, a 9:00 Start, and Mobile Tickets

8.Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Winter wildlife hunt from Jasper with hotel pickup, expert storytelling, and scenic drives toward Maligne Valley and Maligne Lake karst.

“Great trip around jasper with a fantastic guide. Very passionate about nature which made the tour so much better”

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Snowshoeing Tour to the Paint Pots

Snowshoeing Tour to the Paint Pots - The timing: about 4 hours total, mostly calm and steady

9.Snowshoeing Tour to the Paint Pots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Small-group snowshoeing in Kootenay National Park to Banff-area Paint Pots, with included hot chocolate, maple taffy, and round-trip pickup.

“Amazing experience! Beautiful weather and an enjoyable hike in the woods. Everyone was very friendly and our guide did an amazing job.”

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Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls – Small Group Tour

Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls - Small Group Tour - Johnston Canyon hike plan: Lower Falls first, then choose Upper Falls

10.Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Frozen Johnston Canyon in Banff: small-group winter walk with ice cleats, hot drinks, and Bow Valley Parkway photo stops in 4 hours.

“We had an incredible time on the Johnston Canyon Ice Walk! Our guide, Rae, was absolutely amazing—so sweet, knowledgeable, and patient. She answered all our questions and made the experience even more enjoyable. The scenery was breathtaking, and the trail itself was well-maintained. The ice formations and frozen waterfalls were stunning, and the whole experience felt magical. If you’re visiting Banff in the winter, this tour is a must-do! Highly recommend, especially if you get Rae as your guide!”

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From Banff: Snowshoeing Tour in Kootenay National Park

From Banff: Snowshoeing Tour in Kootenay National Park - Where to meet at Mount Royal Hotel (and how early to show up)

Banff Winter Tour Featuring Mountaintop Dinner and Banff Gondola

Banff Winter Tour Featuring Mountaintop Dinner and Banff Gondola - Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka: the easiest way to start seeing Banff

12.Banff Winter Tour Featuring Mountaintop Dinner and Banff Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $173

Banff winter tour by open-top vehicle: Banff Gondola Nightrise, Sulphur Mountain hot buffet dinner, scenic lakes, viewpoints, and snowshoes.

“What a surprise to have activities we all could participate in and enjoy a snack as well. Places we didn't expect to go to. Our host, Elizabeth, was an absolute delight.”

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Banff National Park: Sunshine Meadows Snowshoeing Experience

Banff National Park: Sunshine Meadows Snowshoeing Experience - Gondola and chairlift: views first, then the real Banff winter

Banff: Winter Tour with Dinner & Nightrise at Banff Gondola

Banff: Winter Tour with Dinner & Nightrise at Banff Gondola - Banff Avenue and Bow Falls: the town side of winter

14.Winter Tour with Dinner & Nightrise at Banff Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $168

Banff winter tour with Banff Gondola Nightrise, hot buffet dinner, and open-top vintage car photo stops plus Lake Minnewanka storytelling.

“Our trip was amazing!! We had a great guide who was very knowledgeable,welcoming and entertaining. Really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend this outing to friends”

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Lake Louise Winterland Tour

Lake Louise Winterland Tour - From Banff Hotels to the Lake: The 4-Hour Van Rhythm

15.Lake Louise Winterland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 4 hours

4-hour winter tour from Banff to frozen Lake Louise with snowshoeing, hot chocolate, and optional ice skating or a sleigh ride.

“Didn’t go on it! The tour called ME wanting to reschedule to a date that I couldn’t make. I asked for a refund and still haven’t received one.”

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