Top 5 Unique Adventures To Do In Banff National Park And Surrounding Rockies.
By: Yama Nomad
Tags: Adventure Travel, Digital Nomads, Travel, Vanlife, Canada

Canada’s crown jewel national park, a perfect road trip destination.

Most people who travel to western Canada aim to experience Banff National Park. This iconic destination includes majestic lakes, mountain peaks and dreamy open roads that are beyond Instagram worthy.

Here is a list of the Top 5 unique adventures to do in Banff National Park:

Number 1: Unique Adventures to do in Banff — Stargazing Tour

“Be dazzled by a sky full of more stars than you can possibly imagine. Join our skilled guide on a star and moonlit snowshoe through the Kananaskis forest. This hike is sure to open your senses and change your perspective; even a familiar trail looks different after hours! In an open meadow, your group will pause to relax and take in the night sky; you are welcome to bring a camera and tripod to try out some astrophotography or to just hang out with the group, peek through the telescope and chat about astronomy.” — Kanaskis Outfitters website

This adventure is ideal for overnight road trippers looking to capture images of the northern lights spread over the dramatic backdrop of the Canadian Rockies.

“We offer guided tours and excursions for all ages and abilities. As the local experts in Kananaskis with eight years of guiding in the valley, we strive to deliver high quality, educational, interactive and fun experiences. Our tours range from summer to winter, land to water, and group to private to customized experiences for six to 150 people” — Kananaskis Outfitters

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Number 2: Unique Adventures to do in Banff — Ride A Horse to a Mountain Tea House

Join Brewster Adventures on an unforgettable horseback trip through the slopes of Lake Louise and end up at a historic tea house.

Who wouldn’t want to do a 3 hour horseback trip to a stunning tea house in the rugged backcountry?

Known as one of the most popular trails in the Canadian Rockies, our Lake Agnes teahouse ride will climb to an elevation of 7,000 feet to a tarn nestled in a valley high above Lake Louise. This historic mountain teahouse, named after the wife of Canada’s first Prime Minister, was originally built in 1901, and rebuilt in 1981. The trail follows along the tree line of Lake Louise through a large growth of sub-alpine forest rich with spruce and fir trees. You will see Lake Louise below and the lower level of Fairview Mountain. As the trail climbs steadily to your teahouse destination you will soon view the base of Big Beehive Mountain and Mirror Lake. Mirror Lake is often referred to as “the goat’s looking glass” as mountain goats till populate this area. Climbing above Mirror Lake, the massive peaks of Mount St. Piran, Mount Aberdeen and the glacial peaks of Mount Temple will all come into view. Mount Temple is the third highest peak in Banff National Park, at 11,500 feet — Brewster website

The Lake Agnes Teahouse Half-Day Trailride is ideal for a day excursion as its a 3 hour trail ride with departure times: 9:00am and 1:00pm and $175.25/per person

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Number 3: Unique Adventures to do in Banff — Dog Sledding in the Canadian Rockies

The exhilarating way to mush your way in the snowy, Alberta backcountry…

The question is… Is your Instagram ready for the photos that will come out of this adventure?

Grip the handle bar as you take your place on the sled runners. Inhale the crisp mountain air, exhale as your frosty breath surrounds you. Adventure is in the air. “Hike!” you shout with enthusiasm; as your team guides you through entwined forests of towering black spruce, tranquil streams, quaint bridges, frozen lakes and the echoing stillness of the Canadian Rockies — Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours Website

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Number 4: Unique Adventures to do in Banff — Waterfall Ice climbing

Get your adrenaline going in an exhilarating and safe experience with expert guides.

Banff adventures has a comprehensive program to meet any level of experience in stunning surroundings.

For beginners, families, individuals and groups; this is some of the best ice climbing in the world and it is found in the Canadian Rockies surrounding Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise.

Waterfall ice climbing is an unbelievably exhilarating sport and we invite you to experience it with us, whether on one of our comprehensive courses or with your own expert private guide.

The Half Day program is 3 hours and the Full Day program is 6–7 hours. The tour can be catered to your previous climbing experience which can include a variety of steep and mixed ice climbing or start with the basics and work your way up to more challenging climbing throughout the day. Our guides and instructors are certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and are among the best in their field. In addition to our technical excellence, our guides are great communicators and coaches. Please note there is no transporataion for this tour. Guests must have their own vehicle. — Banff Adventures Website

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Number 5: Unique Adventures to do in Banff — Snowshoeing

Embark on an intimate mountain experience with professional guides on a stunning tour.

Embrace winter by walking across the thick snow pack instead of through it. While we journey, we will share the history of the Kananaskis Valley. In the serenity of our snow covered forests, you’ll learn how different species survive this harsh season. — Kananaskis Outfitters website

This tour is available daily. (Also, check out our Hogarth Lakes Snowshoe tour or Grotto Canyon Ice Walk on weekends)

Time: 10am — 12pm OR 1pm-3pm

Certified guide, snowshoes, hot chocolate and cookies included. Dates listed below, click Book a Tour.

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