Abraham Lake or Sunwapta Falls Snowshoeing Tour From Banff or Calgary
Grab your warmest coat and put on your crampons for this winter experience with transfers from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore. Experience all that winter has to offer, from learning about the frozen bubbles trapped beneath Abraham Lake’s surface (winter tour only) to seeing the snowy peaks near Peyto Lake. This snowshoeing tour is a photographer’s dream.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off from Banff, Calgary, or Canmore
- ✓Skip fussy additional rentals with complimentary snowshoe equipment
- ✓Warm up with included hot coffee or tea
- ✓Your guide can help you take pictures and show you hidden spots
What you'll see & do
- ✓Cascade Mountain is a mountain located in the Bow River Valley of Banff National Park, adjacent to the town of Banff.
- ✓You will see a serene collection of lakes reflecting the surrounding mountains. They can enjoy picturesque views, go wildlife spotting, and capture stunning photographs.
- ✓With its sheer cliffs, towering slopes, and dramatic presence, Castle Mountain showcases the raw power and magnificence of nature.
- ✓**4/1-11/30 will visit Sunwapta Falls** **12/1-3/31 will visit Abraham Lake (ice bubble lake, weather permitting)** Sunwapta Falls is a powerful, two-tiered waterfall in Jasper National Park, located along the scenic Icefields Parkway. Fed by the Athabasca Glacier, the falls are characterized by an impressive upper falls and a more spread-out lower falls, accessible via a short hike.
- ✓**4/1-11/30 will visit Athabasca Falls** **12/1-3/31 will visit Abraham Lake (ice bubble lake, weather permitting)** This stop may be adjusted or cancelled depending on the weather and road conditions. Athabasca Falls is a powerful, wide waterfall where the Athabasca River plunges over hard quartzite rocks, creating dramatic rapids and a thunderous roar. Its unique combination of sheer force, striking rock formations, and easily accessible viewpoints makes it one of the most impressive waterfalls in Jasper National Park.
- ✓**4/1-11/30 will visit Sunwapta and Athabasca Falls** **12/1-3/31 will visit Abraham Lake (ice bubble lake, weather permitting)** Abraham Lake, located in the Canadian Rockies, is renowned for its striking frozen bubbles trapped beneath the lake's icy surface during winter. This natural phenomenon creates a stunning visual effect, making it a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, Abraham Lake offers a serene and picturesque winter landscape.
- ✓Peyto Lake, situated in Banff National Park, is famous for its unique, heart-shaped appearance, which is especially visible from the viewing point. Surrounded by rugged mountain terrain and often covered in snow, the lake's turquoise waters create a stunning contrast against the surrounding landscapes, making it a popular destination for breathtaking views and photography.
- ✓This stop may be adjusted or cancelled depending on the weather and road conditions. The glacier gets its name from its three spurs that resemble a crow’s foot. (The lower toe melted away by the 1940s.) It sits on the northeast side of Crowfoot Mountain, overlooking Bow Lake. The glacier's runoff feeds into Bow Lake and the Bow River, which flows from Banff National Park through Calgary to the Alberta prairies.
- ✓Bow Lake is renowned for its striking turquoise waters and picturesque setting. Surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks and glaciers, the lake offers stunning reflections and is a popular spot for photography and tranquil walks along its shore. The striking blue color of the lake comes from glacial meltwater, adding to its serene beauty.
- ✓Bow Valley Parkway, a scenic route in Banff National Park, offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This picturesque drive is also a prime location for wildlife spotting, with frequent sightings of elk, deer, and sometimes even bears. As you traverse this beautiful parkway, keep an eye out for the diverse wildlife that inhabits the area, making your journey both visually stunning and wildlife-rich.
What's included
- ✓Guide / driver
- ✓Pickup and dropoff available in Calgary, Canmore and Banff
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Crampons (winter only)
- ✓5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's not included
- ✓All meals
- ✓All personal expenses including activities and travel insurance
- ✓Gratuities for guide CAD$15/head
- ✓If you need to bring luggage/wheelchair/stroller, please inform us and service fee will be charged
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour requires a minimum of 6 people to proceed. If the minimum number is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour for that day and will inform travelers the day before departure.
This is a local bus tour, and you will join the tour with other travelers locally.
If there are not enough participants for a tour in your selected language, we will contact you to discuss joining a tour in another language.
Total tour duration includes travel time.
Please remember to bring your own lunch.
We will send a reminder the day before your tour. Please be sure to check your email or messages.
All pick-up times and locations are fixed. Please carefully review the pick-up detail and choose the location that best suits you. If you have any special requests, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
Due to the unpredictable winter road conditions and weather, the itinerary may be subject to adjustments. We will inform you of any changes to the itinerary the day before the tour.
4/1-11/30 will visit Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls
12/1-3/31 will visit Abraham Lake (Ice bubble lake)
Abraham Lake transforms into a frozen wonder, famous for its stunning ice bubbles trapped beneath the surface. While the timing of bubble formation varies each year, January to February is typically the best season for viewing.
Kindly let us know if you'll be bringing luggage, a wheelchair, stroller, or anything that may require extra storage space, as there may be an additional charge.
Please ensure that you are prepared and present 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Our tour guide will pick you up and drop you off at the lobby. Here are the designated departure times and locations: 07:15 Delta Hotel by Mariott, 209 4 Ave SE 08:40 Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre (2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2) 09:00 Banff Caribou Hotel, 521 Banff Ave 09:50 Lake Louise Visitor Center The pick-up times may vary depending on the status of the tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Abraham Lake or Sunwapta Falls Snowshoeing Tour From Banff or Calgary
Grab your warmest coat and put on your crampons for this winter experience with transfers from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore. Experience all that winter has to offer, from learning about the frozen bubbles trapped beneath Abraham Lake’s surface (winter tour only) to seeing the snowy peaks near Peyto Lake. This snowshoeing tour is a photographer’s dream.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off from Banff, Calgary, or Canmore
- ✓Skip fussy additional rentals with complimentary snowshoe equipment
- ✓Warm up with included hot coffee or tea
- ✓Your guide can help you take pictures and show you hidden spots
What you'll see & do
- ✓Cascade Mountain is a mountain located in the Bow River Valley of Banff National Park, adjacent to the town of Banff.
- ✓You will see a serene collection of lakes reflecting the surrounding mountains. They can enjoy picturesque views, go wildlife spotting, and capture stunning photographs.
- ✓With its sheer cliffs, towering slopes, and dramatic presence, Castle Mountain showcases the raw power and magnificence of nature.
- ✓**4/1-11/30 will visit Sunwapta Falls** **12/1-3/31 will visit Abraham Lake (ice bubble lake, weather permitting)** Sunwapta Falls is a powerful, two-tiered waterfall in Jasper National Park, located along the scenic Icefields Parkway. Fed by the Athabasca Glacier, the falls are characterized by an impressive upper falls and a more spread-out lower falls, accessible via a short hike.
- ✓**4/1-11/30 will visit Athabasca Falls** **12/1-3/31 will visit Abraham Lake (ice bubble lake, weather permitting)** This stop may be adjusted or cancelled depending on the weather and road conditions. Athabasca Falls is a powerful, wide waterfall where the Athabasca River plunges over hard quartzite rocks, creating dramatic rapids and a thunderous roar. Its unique combination of sheer force, striking rock formations, and easily accessible viewpoints makes it one of the most impressive waterfalls in Jasper National Park.
- ✓**4/1-11/30 will visit Sunwapta and Athabasca Falls** **12/1-3/31 will visit Abraham Lake (ice bubble lake, weather permitting)** Abraham Lake, located in the Canadian Rockies, is renowned for its striking frozen bubbles trapped beneath the lake's icy surface during winter. This natural phenomenon creates a stunning visual effect, making it a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, Abraham Lake offers a serene and picturesque winter landscape.
- ✓Peyto Lake, situated in Banff National Park, is famous for its unique, heart-shaped appearance, which is especially visible from the viewing point. Surrounded by rugged mountain terrain and often covered in snow, the lake's turquoise waters create a stunning contrast against the surrounding landscapes, making it a popular destination for breathtaking views and photography.
- ✓This stop may be adjusted or cancelled depending on the weather and road conditions. The glacier gets its name from its three spurs that resemble a crow’s foot. (The lower toe melted away by the 1940s.) It sits on the northeast side of Crowfoot Mountain, overlooking Bow Lake. The glacier's runoff feeds into Bow Lake and the Bow River, which flows from Banff National Park through Calgary to the Alberta prairies.
- ✓Bow Lake is renowned for its striking turquoise waters and picturesque setting. Surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks and glaciers, the lake offers stunning reflections and is a popular spot for photography and tranquil walks along its shore. The striking blue color of the lake comes from glacial meltwater, adding to its serene beauty.
- ✓Bow Valley Parkway, a scenic route in Banff National Park, offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This picturesque drive is also a prime location for wildlife spotting, with frequent sightings of elk, deer, and sometimes even bears. As you traverse this beautiful parkway, keep an eye out for the diverse wildlife that inhabits the area, making your journey both visually stunning and wildlife-rich.
What's included
- ✓Guide / driver
- ✓Pickup and dropoff available in Calgary, Canmore and Banff
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Crampons (winter only)
- ✓5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's not included
- ✓All meals
- ✓All personal expenses including activities and travel insurance
- ✓Gratuities for guide CAD$15/head
- ✓If you need to bring luggage/wheelchair/stroller, please inform us and service fee will be charged
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour requires a minimum of 6 people to proceed. If the minimum number is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour for that day and will inform travelers the day before departure.
This is a local bus tour, and you will join the tour with other travelers locally.
If there are not enough participants for a tour in your selected language, we will contact you to discuss joining a tour in another language.
Total tour duration includes travel time.
Please remember to bring your own lunch.
We will send a reminder the day before your tour. Please be sure to check your email or messages.
All pick-up times and locations are fixed. Please carefully review the pick-up detail and choose the location that best suits you. If you have any special requests, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
Due to the unpredictable winter road conditions and weather, the itinerary may be subject to adjustments. We will inform you of any changes to the itinerary the day before the tour.
4/1-11/30 will visit Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls
12/1-3/31 will visit Abraham Lake (Ice bubble lake)
Abraham Lake transforms into a frozen wonder, famous for its stunning ice bubbles trapped beneath the surface. While the timing of bubble formation varies each year, January to February is typically the best season for viewing.
Kindly let us know if you'll be bringing luggage, a wheelchair, stroller, or anything that may require extra storage space, as there may be an additional charge.
Please ensure that you are prepared and present 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Our tour guide will pick you up and drop you off at the lobby. Here are the designated departure times and locations: 07:15 Delta Hotel by Mariott, 209 4 Ave SE 08:40 Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre (2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2) 09:00 Banff Caribou Hotel, 521 Banff Ave 09:50 Lake Louise Visitor Center The pick-up times may vary depending on the status of the tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.