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Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Families with Kids & Teens

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Canadian Rockies Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Families with Kids & Teens

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2026: Jun-Aug

Mountain Thrills in Banff & Beyond

Experience the Canadian Rockies as a family—hike, bike and raft through alpine lakes, lush forests and big-mountain scenery in Banff and Kananaskis.

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Walk/Hike
Bike
Raft

Highlights

  • Hike family-friendly trails, passing pristine alpine lakes and stunning mountain views in Kananaskis provincial parklands
  • Kids enjoy an exciting rock climbing adventure with expert guides while adults enjoy a hike through a lodgepole pine forest that opens to expansive ridgelines
  • Bike scenic routes below towering peaks as you follow the winding Bow River
  • Float with your family along the mellow Class II-III rapids of Kananaskis River
  • Relax at luxurious mountain lodges with regional cuisine and time to connect as a family 
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Start Calgary

End Banff

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Itinerary

Young guest on bridge over river, looking out towards forest.

Days 1-2

Description

Hike to Elbow Lake, a sparkling alpine basin tucked beneath glacier-sculpted peaks • Walk through lodgepole pine forests, alive with chipmunks and ground squirrels • Pause for lunch trailside and soak in the quiet beauty of Kananaskis Country • Kids embark on an outdoor rock climbing adventure with their Adventure Leader and a certified guide • Adults hike to the summit of Prairie Mountain for sweeping views of the valley • Reunite for a lakeside picnic on the shores of Barrier Lake • Spend the afternoon hiking to a waterfall or relaxing at the lodge’s expansive Nordic spa.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Kananaskis Village
Premiere Hotel

Set in the heart of Kananaskis Country, this luxurious mountain lodge nestled in the Rockies was originally built in 1986 for the Winter Olympics and at the end of 2017 completed a full renovation including the addition of a 50,000-square-foot Nordic spa. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
teens on a raft in the river

Days 3-6

Description

Embark on an exciting rafting adventure on the Kananaskis River • Pedal along the Legacy Trail beneath the soaring Rundle Range and Cascade Mountain • Coast into Banff or take on a steady climb for views at Surprise Corner • Ride the Bow Valley Parkway past the turquoise Bow River and towering peaks of Castle Mountain and Storm Mountain • Watch for elk or bighorn sheep near the roadside pullouts • Spin around the scenic Banff Springs Golf Course and ride to Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in Banff National Park • Explore Banff’s charming shops and galleries • Walk through Marble Canyon, a colorful slot canyon carved by the rushing Tokumm Creek • Soak under the stars in the outdoor hot tub at our luxurious retreat.

Accommodations

Nights 3-5

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Banff
Premiere Hotel

Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, this exquisite hotel is set in the heart of Banff National Park and offers magnificent panoramic views, luxurious guest rooms and an award-winning 35,000-square-foot spa. Travel + Leisure World’s Best. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $5,499 /person

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Kananaskis Village

Premiere Hotel

Set in the heart of Kananaskis Country, this luxurious mountain lodge nestled in the Rockies was originally built in 1986 for the Winter Olympics and at the end of 2017 completed a full renovation including the addition of a 50,000-square-foot Nordic spa. (pool, spa)

Nights 3-5

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Banff

Premiere Hotel

Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, this exquisite hotel is set in the heart of Banff National Park and offers magnificent panoramic views, luxurious guest rooms and an award-winning 35,000-square-foot spa. Travel + Leisure World’s Best. (pool, spa)

From $5,499 /person

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Bikes

Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Child's Bike
Kids' Bikes

Included in your trip price

  • Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
  • Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
  • On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.

From $5,499 /person

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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