Outdoor Activities in Canada

Take your Banff trip to new heights with this 2.5- or 4-hour 'Via Ferrata' adventure, an alpine climbing activity with fixed iron ropes that's perfect for those of all experience levels. Choose from one of two protected climbing routes you'll ascend using a fixed steel cable (Via Ferrata means 'iron road' in Italian), offering a safe and scenic way to explore the gorgeous scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Your Via Ferrata excursion includes an experienced guide and all necessary equipment.

Saddle up for a 1-hour trip through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback-riding adventure. Get out of the car and onto the trails of the Bow River or the Spray River, where you'll enjoy the area's beautiful outdoor environment, largely unchanged from the days of the pioneers. This equine-themed odyssey includes a guide, use of a horse, and all necessary equipment.

Experience the winter wonderland of Banff's Johnston Canyon on this 4-hour ice walk tour. Join a professional guide on a hike along the canyon's steel walkways, where you'll visit the beautiful lower and upper waterfalls, and learn how this majestic canyon was formed. Your excursion includes round-trip transportation, ice cleats, and a hiking pole, plus a light snack and hot chocolate to help warm you up.

Experience Whistler's incredible vistas on a 2-hour trip toward the peak of Blackcomb Mountain in a Jeep 4x4. Head off-road with your driver/guide and admire the blue ice of Hortsman Glacier up close. Take in stunning views of the Coast Mountain Range and Whistler Village while learning about the area from your guide.

Come experience Grouse Mountain in a whole new way, from the tree tops! Mountain Ropes Adventure consists of four different aerial ropes courses varying in level of difficulty. With over 50 diverse elements throughout the course such as ziplines, bridges, tunnels, slacklines and more, this course, both fun and challenging, will take you to new heights. Mountain Admission is included.

Drive over one million dollar's worth of supercars on this 5-hour exotic car experience in Hamilton, Ontario. Get performance, handling and safety training from a professional instructor, then traverse the back roads of Niagara's wine country in a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi, Porsche, Nissan and/or Tesla automobile. Choose from a single- or dual-driver ride and buckle up for the adrenaline-filled experience of a lifetime. Includes lunch at the Keg Steakhouse and Bar in Hamilton.

Rock climbing is a great way to tackle a fresh challenge in the great outdoors, but enjoying it safely takes practise and skill. On this introductory rock climbing tour, suited to all ages and skill levels, escape the city for a day of adventure - with all safety and climbing equipment included. Try your hand at rock climbing on the shores of the Athabasca River, and embrace outdoor adventure in Canada's open wilderness.

Discover a Canadian signature dining experience with this guided, 3.5-hour tour in Whistler, British Columbia. Take a journey in a luxury, 19-passenger snowcat to the charming Crystal Hut, a rustic log cabin located high atop Blackcomb Mountain at 6,000 feet (1,826 meters). Enjoy the local interpretation of a traditional fondue dinner, paired with fine wine and followed with a fresh-baked fruit pie, served hot from a wood-fired oven. Take in the alpine colors and panoramic views of the surrounding Coast Mountain Range and the twinkling lights of Whistler Village below. The evening is complete with live entertainment.

Situated to the north of Vancouver - just a 15-minute drive from the downtown area - Grouse Mountain is the city's go-to destination for outdoor adventure close to home. With this ski or snowboard rental package, escape the busy city and hit the slopes and snow-parks of Grouse Mountain. With 33 pistes, 14 night-runs, and two terrain parks covered by four chairlifts, there's terrain suitable for all levels of skier or snowboarder.

Discover coastal rainforest and immense ice-fields on this 5-day Golden Aurora Circle tour from Whitehorse. Learn of Canada's gold rush history in Carcross. Visit the towns of Skagway and Dye, and keep an eye out for bears, eagles, seals and whales on your ferry trip across the mighty Lynn Fjord to Haines. Travel along the banks of the Chilkat River and experience native culture and lifestyle at the historic Klukshu Village. Visit the UNESCO-listed Kluane National Park and watch the skies by night for the spectacular Aurora Borealis illuminations.

With half of Grouse Mountain's runs lit at night, evenings are the perfect time to make tracks on Grouse Mountain. The night snow-lift ticket gives you access to skiing, snowboarding, and regular admission activities any evening after 4pm. On clear nights, the city of Vancouver sparkles below as you do laps on popular runs including The Cut, Centennial, Peak, Grouse Park, and Heaven's Sake. No matter your skill level, Grouse Mountain provides a great snow experience for all.

Watch the daylight dwindle over Canada’s breathtaking peaks and valleys on this 2-hour Blackcomb sunset tour. Hop into your 4x4 vehicle and head up to a cabin nestled high on Blackcomb Mountain with your guide. Enjoy panoramic views over Whistler Village and the Coast Mountain Range beyond from your vantage point on the high mountainside. As the sun begins its slow descent on the horizon, watch the skies turn all the colors of the rainbow and marvel at the beautiful ‘alpine glow’ before returning back to base.

Discover Canadian wildlife in its natural habitat on this 4.5-hour Yukon wildlife and hot springs tour. Visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve with your guide, where dall sheep, mountain goats, elk, musk-ox, moose and lynx roam free in their natural habitat. Capture the wild animals through your camera lens, and listen as your guide details their habits and life-cycles. Afterward, head to the nearby Takhini Hot Springs and enjoy a dip in the outdoor hot springs pool. Soak in the warm waters and relax in the wilds of the Canadian countryside!

Trek safely through Johnston Canyon in the winter, surrounded by frozen waterfalls and ice pillars, in the company of a guide. This half-day tour allows you to embark on an icy trek without worrying about safety issues or directions; your guide will be with you the whole way. Listen to guided commentary on the canyon's formation and see fossils buried in the rocks, giving a window into the past. This moderately difficult hike includes cookies and hot chocolate to warm up with at the conclusion.

Choose from among four of Banff National Park's most iconic trails on this 7-hour guided hiking tour with packed lunch. Pick the perfect walk for your level of ability and experience, varying from 4.5 miles (7km) to 6.6 miles (10.6km) in length, with spectacular mountain scenery no matter which option you select. The trip's four options include explorations of the Larch Valley, Stanley Glacier, Kootenay National Park Trails or the Plain of Six Glaciers. Your excursion also includes round-trip transportation, and hiking poles.

With this full-day snow lift ticket, experience Grouse Mountain that is Vancouver's winter playground. Take the Skyride to the top of the mountain and choose from 33 ski and snowboard runs, 14 night runs, four chairlifts, two terrain parks plus the Cut Jump Line, and six miles (10km) of snowshoe trails. Your ticket gives you access to the Skyride, chairlifts and mountaintop Chalet from 9am to 10pm.

Explore the rugged wilderness and breathtaking beauty of Canada's mighty Yukon Territory on this half- or full-day Arctic hiking tour from Westmark. Follow your guide deep into Miles Canyon in north west Canada's Yukon region. Hike along winding mountain trails overlooking shimmering lakes, and enjoy panoramic views over the Yukon's rolling landscapes. Gain insight into the region's fascinating geography, and discover some of the native flora and fauna thriving in the vast open spaces. Upgrade your tour to include an afternoon hike around the shores of Fish Lake.

Just half an hour from downtown Quebec City, explore Jacques-Cartier National Park's winter landscape on a 3-hour. With the help of monster tires on electric bike that grip onto surfaces, you can explore the park with ease. The powered wheels allow first timers and experienced cyclists alike to discover the winter countryside.Bike equipment, round-trip hotel transport and lunch are included on this small-group tour.

The Maligne Canyon offers some of the best ice-climbing conditions in Jasper - but this extreme sport requires lots of practise and specialist equipment. On this beginner-friendly tour, try your hand at ice-climbing under the watchful guidance of your trained instructor. With all technical gear included, climb the ice to the top of a frozen waterfall and reach corners of the Maligne Canyon inaccessible to most park visitors.

Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10-hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and nature-lovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountain-top lunch at Canada's highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world's largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub. This full-day trip also includes round-trip transportation, professional guide, lunch and light refreshments.