Canada · SNOWSHOEING & WINTER TRAILS
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If you only lock in one thing this week, take it from here: 15 snowshoeing & winter trails tours that hold up, each with its price and the one thing to know before you commit.
Go snowshoeing on Whistler’s Medicine Trail through the Callaghan Valley, with medicinal herb tea, snacks, and a small group tour.
“It was an absolutely beautiful experience! Highly recommend for someone new to town and want to explore! Our tour guide was amazing and super knowledgeable as well!”
Winter icewalk from Banff with Abraham Lake ice bubbles, Peyto and Bow Lake, plus seasonal waterfall stops, crampons, and photo help.
“Edward gave us a great tour! We had a stop at Bow Lake to take in the scenery. Then he took us to a “secret spot” along Abraham lake to see the bubbles. He brought a broom and scraper to remove the snow and ice and accommodated all the family photos. Then he took us to a frozen water - Crescent Falls - which was a beautiful end of the day hike and more photos. Extraordinary sight seeing!!”
Ride from Quebec City and learn snowshoe basics in Jacques-Cartier National Park, with wildlife spotting, hot drinks, and a warm lunch.
“Jonathon was an excellent guide! We had perfect weather, steady snow, no wind. I did get a bit winded on some of the uphill, but our group was great! I'm so glad I did this!”
Private snowshoeing with friendly mountain goats in Quebec’s Jacques Cartier Valley, ending with a campfire meal by the river.
“Francois runs a great snowshoeing experience. The route is gorgeous and Francois makes sure it is safe. His historical anecdotes are interesting and give a sense of what the early explorers and settlers encountered. Lunch around the campfire was very tasty and fun. Highly recommended.”
A long Banff day for glacier-blue lakes, Icefields Parkway stops, and winter Abraham Lake ice bubbles, with safe traction and photo help.
“This tour was exceptional! My tour guide, Lam, was great! Loved that he was also walking with us during most of the site visits to make sure we were getting through them safely. He gave each of us ice cleats/crampons to ensure we could get to Peyton Lake without slipping on that one steep hill. We used them again to see Athabasca Glacier. He was knowledgeable, and even offered to take photos when he saw us awkwardly trying to take selfies. All and all, I would join other tours Lam or Rockies Journey have to offer.”
Walk Abraham Lake’s frozen methane bubbles, then visit Peyto and Lake Louise plus winter snowshoe time on the Icefields Parkway.
“Our experienced guide William knew exactly when to visit each location based on the sun and how that would affect our experience especially at Abraham Lake. He made the trip feel safe in all aspects.”
Small-group winter day in Banff with guided ice time at Lake Louise, crampon hikes at Johnston Canyon, plus Bow Valley Parkway views.
“Our tour happened to be on Banff’s coldest day of the year, and I’m honestly really glad it wasn’t canceled. IMO, it’s a tour best for international visitors or those who want to sight see without a rental car. Some details; Tour guide: Michael was great! Easy going, good driver. Pick up: you can ask for your hotel pick up, which I hadn’t known about. Pros: group tour, good guide, safe, a lot to see in one day Cons: van could use some improvements. Very cold, struggled to heat up. Also would be nice to include hand warmers on days that crazy cold for the cost of the tour.”
Winter small-group Niagara Falls tour with tunnels behind the falls, Skylon Tower views, Niagara Whirlpool, and maple syrup chocolate tasting.
“We were tourists in Niagara Falls for a day in January- NO CROWDS- so very easy to book and enjoy the sights with no waiting”
Easy snowshoeing to Kootenay’s Paint Pots from Banff, with small groups, hot chocolate, and maple taffy on a 4-hour adventure.
“El hiking estuvo re genial, el uso de las raquetas era raro pero fácil de usar, el camino estaba todo nevado y lleno de muchos árboles, vistas hermosas! Lo malo? El guía Tim, no quería que tomáramos fotos, se enojó porque tenía un tour más tarde y ya quería volver, pidió que no tomáramos fotos hasta que él dijera y que nos apuráramos, al final volvimos a Banff media hora antes de lo previsto porque Tim el guía estuvo apurado y de malas todo el tiempo. La actividad padrísima, el guía fatal (puse queja y me dijeron que el Guía había dicho que no era cierto. Jajaj! Sin comentarios)”
Snowshoe Jacques-Cartier with hotel transfers, heated-tipis lunch, provided gear, and national park fees included for about $119.
“It was a great 2.5 hour hike. The guide kept a good pace that wasn’t too rigorous. The hike trail itself has quite a few inclines that make the hike on the moderate side. The Forrest is beautiful and we got some good picture moments. We also got a small taste of some local products to enhance the experience. Overall recommended.”
Guided snowshoeing in Kananaskis near Calgary. 2 hours, snowshoes included, hot drinks and cookies, small group, multiple departures.
“Clod and Stacy were the best guides. They kept us (first timers) engaged and entertained throughout. Really enjoyed it”
Small-group photo coaching and a Joffre Lakes hike from Vancouver, with Sea to Sky Gondola views and waterfall stops.
“Hiking was not too easy for me, but thank to our tour guide, Nafees, I could reach all three lakes. He is wonderful tour guide and photographer. I really enjoyed this tour and could take a lot of beautiful photos. I definitely recommend this tour.”
Warm tent ice fishing on Great Slave Lake with included gear, a fresh fish fry lunch, and hotel pickup in Yellowknife.
“Thank You for an Unforgettable Ice Fishing Experience Dear Leon, I had the wonderful opportunity to go ice fishing with you and your team, and I must say it was an absolutely incredible experience. You have an excellent group of people working with you—everyone is so kind, gentle, and genuinely dedicated to making sure the experience is as enjoyable as possible. Their hospitality and commitment to ensuring comfort are truly remarkable. The food we enjoyed, especially the fish, was absolutely delicious. I spent two hours fishing, and it was such a pleasant and memorable experience. I nearly caught a big fish! The team mentioned it might have been one with…”
Snowshoe in Kootenay from Banff to Paint Pots, then warm up with hot maple taffy made in snow on a small-group tour.
“It was excellent from start to end, our guide was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to keep all of engaged.”
Guided ice fishing in Whistler with pickup, a heated tent, rods and boots, and rainbow trout catch and release, plus flexible planning.
“The ice was to thin for us to ice fish, so guide Matt took us to a river to fish. All the crew caught a fish, with some catching many. Guide Matt is excellent, very safety conscious and keen for the crew to catch fish. Fully recommend this.”
