Hiking and walking in the Canadian Rockies offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Experience towering peaks, alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, and a rich mix of natural and cultural history while exploring iconic areas like Banff, Lake Louise, and Canmore. Choose from comfortable hotel and lodge stays, front-country camping, or rustic backcountry log cabins at Mount Assiniboine, where the wilderness begins at your doorstep.
Our guided hiking and walking tours provide unique itineraries that let you focus on the scenery and adventure without heavy packs, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of the Canadian Rockies.
Best of the Rockies Walking Tours
Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Sightseeing Tour: This awe-inspiring 3-hour tour will take you to the shores of two of the most iconic and sought-after destinations in Banff National Park, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
Golden Larch Valley Hike: Experience the stunning autumn colors of Larch Valley in the Canadian Rockies, with golden larch trees set against the iconic Valley of the Ten Peaks, Sentinel Pass, and Mt. Temple. This moderate hike from Moraine Lake offers panoramic alpine views, rich natural history, and unforgettable photo opportunities.
Wapta Ice Hike: The Wapta Icefields provide a unique opportunity for fit walkers and hikers to enjoy amazing mountain scenery normally reserved for mountaineers. For this 3-day traverse, we start at Bow Lake and hike up to and over the Bow Glacier to the Peyto Glacier staying in alpine huts en-route.
Lake O’Hara Hiking Tour: Lake O’Hara is a place where dreams are made. Its unmatched beauty is enhanced by the strictly protected fragile landscape and the abundance of wildlife that travel through it. Since the late 1800’s visitors have been exploring the areas numerous lakes and majestic snow-capped peaks leading to the development of one of the most extensive and well-maintained trail systems in the mountain parks.
Hiking & Walking Tours FAQs
How old are participants?
We get people from all age groups, parents with teenagers to fit hikers in their sixties.
How fit do you need to be?
These trips are designed for people who live normal healthy lifestyles that include regular exercise. You don’t have to be exceedingly fit. Most people who join us live in cities. The guides will hold the pace to a speed that is not too fast and which allows you to enjoy the trip. If you are completely out of shape you will find it tough for the first days. We cannot emphasize enough that training pays great dividends in enjoyment. We suggest you train by jogging or hiking (ideally in hilly terrain). If it is hard for you to train before you come, you should consider coming a few days early and doing some day hikes on your own to get ready.
Please consult us if you have any doubts.
What type of food do we provide?
This depends on the program. On multi-day backcountry trips we try to keep the food as light and tasty as possible without jeopardizing nutritional needs. It tends to be a mixture of gourmet home-made, pre-dried meals, and fresh foods prepared by our in-house chef.
On day hiking programs such as the Canadian Rockies Walking Tour we supply hearty hikers lunches.
We cater to vegetarians and those with food allergies (e.g.. peanut allergy). In case of more complicated diets a surcharge may apply. You need to let us know your special needs when you book.
Can Yamnuska organize private trips on demand?
Yes. Please visit our Custom Tours page.
