Canada Active & Adventure Tours

44 Trips

Two hikers overlooking a valley in Quebec, Canada

Man holding cheese and beet wrap-platter up towards camera.

Bird's eye shot of a large river, kayaking guests are visible below.

Two guests hiking down grassy path, lilac bushes to their left.

Four guests cycling past small brick building.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Quebec Multi-Adventure Tour

Romantic Quebec City & Charming Charlevoix

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $4,149/person

Three guests cycling down forest road, all smiling at camera, two signaling left turn.

Shot of person carrying bushel of apples.

Shot of rose wine, platter of food, lox, cheese, meat, etc.

Two guests in store, posing with beer flight.

Four guests cycling up autumnal road, house, forest in distance.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vermont to Quebec Bike Tour

The Northeast Kingdom to French Canada

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,999/person

Wide shot of snowy valley, mountains, trees around.

Guest hiking in snow shoes, large mountain in background.

Wide shot of snowy forest, houses covered, mountains in distance.

Group of guests walking in snowy forest clearing, large snowcaps in distance.

Two guests in snow, getting blueberry tea from thermos.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Banff to Lake Louise Snow Adventure Tour

Winter Wonders in the Canadian Rockies' National Parks

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $4,599/person

Wide shot of seaside town at sunset, vibrant red houses scattered throughout.

Guests receiving D5 leader brief, ocean in background.

Shot of numerous different styles and colors of buoys.

Five guests riding along a coastal trail, ocean to their left.

Duplicate.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Nova Scotia Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from the North Atlantic to the Bay of Fundy

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

From $3,549/person

Sailboats anchored at Sunset at Montague Harbour Provincial Marine Park on Galiano Island in British Columbia Canada

An aerial view of Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

The Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC

Boat traveling between islands - big white puffy clouds in a blue sky

Rocks along coast with sun star

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vancouver & Gulf Islands Walking & Hiking Tour

Charming Victoria to British Columbia's Enchanted Islands

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,999/person

Wide shot of sailboats on the water.

Shot of a breaching Orca, lush forest in background.

Ground-level shot of guest cycling, smiling at camera.

Point of view shot of guests kayaking, mountains in background.

Wide shot of lake at sunset, large stars twinkling in the night sky.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Vancouver & Gulf Islands Bike Tour

Canada's Idyllic Isles & Victoria

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,699/person

Bird's eye shot of Quebec, Fairmont at center.

Shot of wine glasses, red wine inside.

Two guests with hiking gear walking down forest trail.

Large lunch spread, salads, veggies, cheeses, cookies, etc.

Shot of brick cathedral.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Quebec Walking & Hiking Tour

Idyllic Quebec City & Historic French Canada

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $3,999/person

Guest cycling down road, large lake or river in background.

Guest smiling on trail in foreground, rainbow in background.

Shot of numerous different styles and colors of buoys.

Rocky ocean shore in foreground, two-story fishing house in background.

Duplicate.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Nova Scotia Bike Tour

Historic Lunenburg & Bay of Fundy

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $3,699/person

Wide shot of large lake, guest looking towards craggy mountains.

Two young guests with their hands above their heads, river, forest, road behind them.

Close-up of Mountain Goat.

Group of guests white-water rafting.

Close up of Bighorn.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

Banff to Jasper Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Iconic Lakes, Peaks & Glaciers in the Canadian Rockies

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $3,999/person

Group of guests walking among golden meadow trail, large hills in distance.

Close-up of white Meconopsis.

Close-up of Mountain Goats.

Wide shot of large lake, wooden house, trees, canoes, mountains visible.

Three guests hiking down meadow trail, Rockies in background.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Banff to Yoho Walking & Hiking Tour

Soaring Peaks & Emerald Lakes of Banff, Lake Louise & Yoho National Park

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,499/person

Wide shot of blue lake, mountains, clouds, sky.

Mountain Goats against cloudy vista.

Wide shot of blue lake, forest, large mountain in background.

Silhouetted guests walking up hillside, sun behind them.

Two guests sitting lakeside, Wapta Mountain in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Banff to Yoho Walking & Hiking Tour

Canada’s National Parks from Banff to Emerald Lake

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $3,799/person

Wide shot of lake, wooden shack, mountain range, valley.

Guest jumping into light blue lake, mountain in background.

Close-up of two Bighorns, walking on mountainside.

Group of guests walking next to small river, grassy meadow, mountains in background.

Group of guests white-water rafting.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Banff & Yoho's Epic National Parks

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $4,599/person

Wide shot of reflective lake, mountains during sunset.

Eight guests in line, all looking towards camera.

Close-up of Mountain Goat.

Two guests on craggy hillside, one pointing past camera view.

Close up of Bighorn.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Banff to Jasper Multi-Adventure Tour

Iconic Lakes, Peaks & Glaciers in the Canadian Rockies

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $3,999/person

Wide shot of Lunenburg Waterfront.

Two guests walking alongside coastal cliff.

Shot of Canadian coastline, small red lighthouse.

Shot of fishing vessel at port and lobster/crab traps.

Guests in coastal garden, Canadian flag in foreground.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Nova Scotia Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from the Bay of Fundy to Historic Lunenburg

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Hotels

From $3,599/person

Dusk Cabin on Lake Front

Deer Snow Canada

Wide shot of snowy valley, mountains, trees around.

Snow Shoeing Guest

Guest Frozen Lake Canada

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Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Banff to Lake Louise Family Snow Adventure Tour

Winter Wonders in the Canadian Rockies' National Parks

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $4,599/person

Guest cycling through grassy meadow, large, craggy mountain peaks in background.

Close-up of two Bighorns, walking on mountainside.

Two guests eating smores around a fire.

Group of guests in raft, white water in distance.

Wide shot of lake, wooden shack, mountain range, valley.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Canadian Rockies Multi-Adventure Tour

Banff & Yoho's Epic National Parks

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,699/person

Wide shot of large lake, wooden house, trees, canoes, mountains visible.

Young guest on boulder, arms outstretched, mountains behind them.

Close-up of two Bighorns, walking on mountainside.

Emerald Lake reflecting mountain

Three guests cycling down road, trees, mountains around them.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Banff & Yoho's Epic National Parks

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $4,499/person

Bird's eye shot of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.

Close-up of Sierra Nevada Bighorn.

Charcuterie spread, meats, cheese, olives, crackers, nuts, etc.

Close-up of Bull Elk.

Ground shot of guest walking down muddy trail, forest, mountain behind them.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Canadian Rockies Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey in Banff & Lake Louise

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $4,699/person

Group of young guests running down sand dune towards ocean.

Shot of alleyway, entirely made of grey brick.

Two guests, one on the other's back, both smiling for camera.

Man holding cheese and beet wrap-platter up towards camera.

Shot of town square, all buildings made of grey brick.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & Kids

Quebec Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Fairy-Tale Quebec City & Charming Charlevoix

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $3,999/person

Mountain reflected onto mirrored lake

Picture of Backroad guests facing lake and mountains

Picture of Backroad guest posing in front of mountains and valleys

Backroads leader smiling while working to fix a bike

Charcuterie spread, meats, cheese, olives, crackers, nuts, etc.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Glacier to Banff Bike Tour

National Park Journey through Montana & Alberta

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,299/person

Four guests with arms outstretched, gesturing to trees, mountains.

Group of guests white-water rafting.

Guest balancing on wooden pole, meadow, clouds.

Close-up of Mountain Goat.

Guest kayaking in lake, forest, hills in distance.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Banff to Jasper Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Iconic Lakes, Peaks & Glaciers in the Canadian Rockies

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $3,999/person

Lake, mountain, forest, vibrant nighttime vista.

Wide shot of large lake, wooden house, trees, canoes, mountains visible.

Close-up of Mountain Goats.

Wide shot of large blue lake, people canoeing in distance, mountains, clouds, sky in background.

Hiker River Canada

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Banff to Yoho Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Soaring Peaks & Emerald Lakes of Banff, Lake Louise & Yoho National Park

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,499/person

Backroads guests hiking through mountain pass

Aquamarine blue lake with snowy mountains and Backroads guest

Backroads guest smiling in front of lake and mountains

Foggy mountains and green valley

Orange sunset over lake and mountains

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Glacier & Waterton Lakes Walking & Hiking Tour

National Park Adventures in the US & Canadian Rockies

6 days

Levels 2-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,499/person

Wide shot of Hoodoos Viewpoint.

Canoe dock on lakeshore, mountain range in distance.

Close-up of two Bighorns, walking on mountainside.

Close-up of Bull Elk.

Ground shot of guest walking down muddy trail, forest, mountain behind them.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Canadian Rockies Walking & Hiking Tour

Banff, Lake Louise & Kananaskis Country

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,799/person

Canada Active & Adventure Tours

The Canadian Rockies offer up stunning scenery, from snowcapped peaks to turquoise lakes. Backroads provides the perfect activities to fully experience this rugged beauty. In eastern Canada our trips reveal the lupine fields and farmland of Quebec and Nova Scotia. On the west coast, savor the hospitality of Vancouver and the Gulf Islands. Join us in Canada, a The New York Times top travel destination.

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