The 15 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Canada That Earn Their Price

Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks - Icefalls, mill wells, and meltwater streams

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · from $98Our pick

Walk the Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG certified guide, explore ice features, and enjoy a small-group adventure with gear provided.

“Tyler was our guide and it doesn’t get any better than him. Extremely knowledgeable, witty and funny, and took care of his tour group. As for the glacier hike it’s an incredible experience we highly recommend if you truly want to experience the glacier. We did the morning hike and had perfect weather.”

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From Toronto: Algonquin Park Canoeing & Hiking Adventure

2.Algonquin Park Canoeing & Hiking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 291 reviews · 12 hours · from $179

Escape Toronto for a full day of canoeing, hiking, waterfalls, wildlife, and lookout views in Algonquin Provincial Park.

“For one day, great to be able to do some canoë trip, a hike and go to the visitor center from Toronto. Good expérience.”

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Jasper: Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Lakeshore Hike

3.Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Lakeshore Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 257 reviews · 6 hours · from $79

Explore Jasper’s Maligne Valley by minibus, spot wildlife, hike Maligne Lake, and learn the story behind Medicine Lake for $79.

“Sam, Emma and Allen are a great team. They were amazing and had all what is required to make a trip memorable. Thank you guys! A must tour for everyone.”

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From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip

4.Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 1 day · from $72

Review of a $72 day trip from Montreal to Mont-Tremblant National Park, with forest hikes, waterfalls, picnic time, transport, and practical tips.

“Really nice day outdoors ! We went to the Pimbina area which was quiet and away from the world 🥰”

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Quebec City: Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

5.Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 224 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Hike Jacques-Cartier National Park from Quebec City with a guide, local tastings, lunch, river views, and free time to explore.

“Amazing ! Our guide Gabrielle was so kind and knowledgeable!”

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Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike

6.Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81

Explore Jasper’s Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake, wildlife habitat, and Maligne Lake on a guided six-hour tour with hotel pickup.

“Outstanding tour and Sam, the tour guide, was amazing. We got to see a grizzly bear which was awesome!! Highly recommended this tour!”

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Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch

7.Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $153

Review of Banff’s guided hikes, with trail choices, lunch, guides, transport, costs, weather advice, and practical booking tips.

“The type of landscape that you see on this walk is what made me want to visit Canada to begin with. To say that the peaks and valleys are breathtaking is an understatement. We were also in the very capable hands of Sam Noble - a brilliant guide. A knowledgable hiker, passionate about the environment, and full of banter and stories. Sam knew how to look after the group and teach us a thing or two about the area we were visiting.”

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eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

8.eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Ride an e-bike from Banff to Johnston Canyon, then hike to Lower Falls on a scenic small-group adventure with expert local guides.

“Meg,s was a fantastic guide. She was very personable and informative. We had a great ride and hike through Johnston Canyon”

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Tread Lightly Glacier Hikes

9.Tread Lightly Glacier Hikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Walk the Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG guide, small group, crampons, poles, and close-up glacier science near Jasper.

“Shep was a great and a friendly guide. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to hike the world’s most-studied glacier”

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Goat Hiking, Beaver Dam Visit and picnic in Quebec forest

10.Goat Hiking, Beaver Dam Visit and picnic in Quebec forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Hike Quebec’s forest with friendly goats, visit a beaver dam, track wildlife, and enjoy a homemade picnic with a local guide.

“This is an activity you must do, we enjoyed a lot and the food was delicious. The guide has a lot of knowledge and he is very friendly.”

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Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch

11.Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 123 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Compare four guided Banff hikes, from Moraine Lake to Stanley Glacier, with transport, poles, picnic lunch, and practical trail advice.

“Very fun, love hiking but don’t always wanna worry about searching for routes and equipment and transport in another country. Food was good and more than enough! Hike was very fun, a little crowded but worth it.”

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Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise– Hike, Canoe or Sightsee

12.Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise– Hike, Canoe or Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $156

Compare Moraine Lake and Lake Louise on a small-group Banff tour with time to hike, canoe, take photos, and spot wildlife.

“Plenty of time to explore Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Transportation was very comfortable and our guide Cory was very knowledgeable. Easy pickup at our hotel and drop off at both Lakes.”

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Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

13.Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of the Jacques-Cartier National Park guided hike from Quebec City, with transport, lunch, local tastings, trail tips, and free time.

“LeRon (sp?) was a great guide - the park was beautiful. We had a wonderful, guided hike followed by another suggested by him during our free time that was excellent.”

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Canadian Rockies: Helicopter Flight with Exploration Hike

14.Canadian Rockies: Helicopter Flight with Exploration Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · from $272

Fly over the Wilson Icefield, land by Twin Falls, and hike alpine woods on this small-group Canadian Rockies helicopter tour.

“Absolutely fantastic time!! Renley was great and we would definitely do this again. Didn’t realize it was 2.5 hrs from our hotel in Canmore when we booked but loved the drive through such incredible views”

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Columbia Icefield: Guided Glacier Hike

15.Columbia Icefield: Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $96

Walk the Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG-certified guide, crampons, mountain views, crevasses, and practical tips for this 3-hour hike.

“Our guide Pete was phenomenal! He was so informative, taught our group about the history of the Athabasca Glacier and was FUN! Excellent personality and care provided to all of the hikers in our group! Highly recommend this tour!!!”

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