Activities in Alberta
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Small-Group Maligne Canyon Icewalk in Jasper National Park
3 hours (Departs Jasper, Canada)
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Take a break from skiing and experience the wonders of the Maligne Canyon during this small-group winter wonderland icewalk in the heart of Jasper National Park…Not LP reviewed
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Cycling & Mountain Biking
You can cycle on the highways and on most of the trails in and around town. Excursions of all varieties are possible, whether you're looking to ride for a few hours, a day or several days with overnight stops at campgrounds, hostels or lodges. Two good, short cycling routes close to Banff run along Vermilion Lakes Drive and Tunnel Mountain Drive.
For something more challenging, go 1km past the Banff Springs Golf Course to the 14km Rundle Riverside Trail, which plunges into the backcountry with a lot of rough riding along the way.
Ski Stop runs self-guided trips in the backcountry that include van shuttle, bike, gear and map and Bactrax organizes two-hour rides from around …
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Calgary Parks & Recreation Department Office
Calgary is a cyclist's, walker's and runner's dream with more than 400km of paved paths within the city limits. Many of them cruise along the rivers and bisect the many urban parks. You can easily go from one end of the city to the other without having to worry about traffic. To plan your route, check out the Calgary Pathway & Bicycle Route Map, available for around C$1 from the Calgary Parks & Recreation Department Office and from most bike shops.
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Horseback Riding
Why just imagine what the pioneers felt like? Hop on a horse and you can enjoy the same feel and smells. In Banff the most popular routes lie south of Bow River. Holidays on Horseback operates out of the Trail Rider Store and offers a variety of horse-riding trips around the region. Among the choices: an hour-long ride along Spray River and a three-hour Bow Valley Loop. Much longer multiday camping adventures in the backcountry are available.
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Calaway Park
Children of all ages will enjoy Calaway Park, Western Canada's largest outdoor family amusement park. It features 30 rides from wild to mild, live stage entertainment, 22 food vendors, 28 different carnival games, a trout-fishing pond and an interactive maze. The youngsters will love camping at the amusement park, close enough to town to be not too far to drive. During the Stampede it runs a shuttle into town.
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Tunnel Mountain
For a short (2.3km one way) climb (260m) to break in your legs and survey the area, walk up stubby Tunnel Mountain, east of downtown. A trail leads up from St Julien Rd; you can drive here, but it's not a long walk from downtown to the start of the path. From the east end of Buffalo St, a 5.1km interpretive trail between Bow River and Tunnel Mountain heads north and east toward the Tunnel Mountain Hoodoos.
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Waterton Shoreline Cruises
A highlight for many visitors is a boat ride with Waterton Shoreline Cruises across the lake's shimmering waters to the far shore of Goat Haunt, Montana, USA. The 45-minute trip is scenic and there is a lively commentary as you go. Grab your passport before you jump on the often rather full boats, as they dock in the USA for about half an hour.
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True North Tours
Working in conjunction with and operating out of the HI-Calgary hostel, True North Tours is a great option for the young - or the young at heart. It offers energetic tourism with an emphasis on getting out there and doing stuff. Multiday trips including meals and accommodations are its specialty - it's a great way to save some loonies.
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Edmonton Queen
A neat way to get a good glimpse of the downtown core is to take a ride on the Edmonton Queen . This modern sternwheeler riverboat will take you for an hour-long cruise up- or downriver, depending on the mood of the captain. There is often onboard live entertainment to keep the mood festive and the punters entertained.
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Columbia Icefield Tour from Banff
8 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Admire lakes and glaciers on a full day tour from Banff to the Columbia Icefield. Ride the Ice Explorer and settle in as a local guide provides fascinating comm…
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Ski Banff @ Norquay
Ski Banff @ Norquay, just 10 minutes from downtown Banff on Mt Norquay Rd, is the area's oldest ski resort. It has 77 hectares of skiable area, 28 trails and a drop of 503m. The scenery is spectacular. (All three ski resorts near Banff work together and sell passes good at all three.)
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Bow River
You can take a pleasant, quiet stroll along the Bow River nature trail. The trail runs from the corner of Wolf St along the river under the Bow River Bridge and ends shortly after on Buffalo St. If you cross the bridge, you can continue southwest through the woods to nearby Bow Falls.
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Grotto Canyon Icewalk
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Walk on a frozen creek through Grotto Canyon, past unusual rock formations, ancient native rock art, and icefalls. Escorted by a specialist guide, this small-gr…
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Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff
9 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Visit Canada's famous glaciers on a full-day seasonal excursion from Banff. Your personalized small group tour takes you through an awe-inspiring landscape carv…
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Rocky Mountains Tour: Banff to Jasper
8 hours (Departs Banff, concludes Jasper, Canada)
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From the drama of tumultuous waterfalls and towering snow-capped peaks, to the peace of still emerald lakes and alpine meadows - this full day guided tour throu…
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Beautiful Banff Day Trip from Calgary
8 hours (Departs Calgary, Canada)
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Take a full day to explore the Rocky Mountains, enter the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and travel along Tunnel Mountain Drive, with its wind carved ro…
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Ride the Steel Rails
5 hours (Departs Jasper, Canada)
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Ride the rails over the Yellowhead Pass, the border between Alberta and British Columbia, following the Fraser River, and past Mount Robson, the highest mountai…
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Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff
10 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Animal lovers, don't miss your chance to discover the grizzly bear! Leaving Banff behind, you'll take a ride in a gondola for a great view of grizzly country, t…
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Banff City Sightseeing Tour
3 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Discover the Canadian Rockies' favorite resort town and its beautiful environment on a 3-hour guided tour of Banff. You'll visit the intriguing hoodoos earth pi…
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Lake Louise Ski Area
Near the Samson Mall, Lake Louise Ski Area ranks among Canada's largest ski areas, boasting a 1000m drop and 28.5 sq km of terrain spread over four mountain faces. (The three resorts near Banff work together and sell passes good at all three.)
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Olympic Oval
In keeping with the Olympic spirit, head to the University of Calgary and go for a skate on Olympic Oval. Used for the speed skating events at the Olympics, it offers public skating on the long track and has skates available to rent.
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Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls Day Trip from Calgary
15 hours (Departs Calgary, Canada)
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Discover mountain lakes and waterfalls during this fabulous day tour. Visit Lake Louise, the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies" with its backdrop of the glistening…
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Calgary City Sightseeing Tour
4 hours (Departs Calgary, Canada)
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Take this short sightseeing tour and discover the beautiful city of Calgary. Known for its pioneering spirit, Calgary is full of historical and contemporary att…
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Columbia Icefield Tour from Calgary
15 hours (Departs Calgary, Canada)
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See the exciting Icefields Parkway on your way to the Columbia Icefield and explore the Athabasca Glacier with Ice Explorer! A dinner stop is made in Banff, whe…
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The Calgary Stampede
Varies (Departs Calgary, Canada)
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Experience the amazing rodeo shows and one-of-a-kind events of the world-famous Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada! This annual 10-day rodeo, exhibition and fe…Not LP reviewed
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