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Banff, Alberta
Geological Wonders, Raft
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This spectacular family adventure explores two of Canada's most stunning national parks. Come bike and hike in Banff and Jasper with our Trip Leaders, who are accredited Interpretive Guides and know these national parks intimately. Pedal past glaciers inching their way down the faces of mighty peaks, hike to lakes in crayon-box hues of deepest blue and vibrant green, and then take to the water on an easygoing raft trip to explore miles and miles of Canada's breathtaking Rocky Mountains. Delight in abundant wildlife sightings - moose, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats - and have a great family camping adventure in this amazing wilderness.
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Meet in Banff 
Ride past towering peaks, virgin forests and the blue-green water of the Bow River 
Hike up to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse While eating lunch, enjoy amazing views of Mount Victoria from this incredible vantage point Adults continue hiking while kids take in the sights from the Lake Louise Gondola and learn more about the area Check out Crowfoot Glacier as you cruise along Icefields Parkway in the shadow of the Continental Divide Along the way keep your eye on the forest for elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and black bears Pedal from Lake Louise, crossing the Continental Divide, to the shimmering waters of Waterfowl Lake.
In the heart of the Columbia Icefield, join certified mountain guides on an ice walk across the Athabasca Glacier For a unique view of the wilderness near Jasper, enjoy a Class II raft trip on the Athabasca River Our home for the next two nights is at the spacious Wapiti Campground, named for the elk or wapiti that roam the area.
Adults pedal from stunning Maligne Lake, along the Maligne River, and explore the Maligne Canyon while kids try rock climbing with accredited instructors Walk in the Valley of the Five Lakes with views of Mount Edith Cavell Lake Four is a great place for a family swim Shuttle back to Banff.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
The multisport trip to the Canadian Rockies was outstanding. It was everything that I had hoped for and more. The views were spectacular, and I really enjoyed the itinerary. I thought the amount of activity was perfect. Our days were filled and extremely enjoyable. Once again, your leaders are exceptional.- Cedar Knolls, NJ
For 30 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Canadian Rockies tour experts. For multisport tours in Canada, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Canada multisport tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Canada biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Canada walking and hiking tours click here.
Lake Louise (2 nights)
This picture-perfect campsite is situated along the Bow River beneath the gaze of Mount Temple.
Banff National Park (1 night)
Set on the banks of the stunning Waterfowl Lakes, this campsite is a great spot for viewing wildlife and the scenic grandeur of the Canadian Rockies.
Jasper National Park (2 nights)
Our home base is just a short ride from the charming town of Jasper.
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
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| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
4 Route Options Available
2 Route Options Available
3 Route Options Available
2 Route Options Available
1 Route Option Available
On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with little significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.
Longer options are available for stronger riders and hikers.
