The 15 Best Winter Activities in Canada

1.Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $291Our pick

Review of the 11-hour Athabasca Glacier trip from Banff, with Ice Explorer, Glacier Skywalk, lunch, scenic stops, price, and practical tips.

“This tour is jam packed with sight-seeing on the Icefields Parkway…what a surreal experience! Our tour guide Jake was the best part. Super knowledgable, generous, great host….he was our favorite tour guide over the many tours we booked this trip. The glacier portion of the trip was well organized, which I appreciated. The bus was clean, and their provided lunch was delicious!”

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2.Medicine Trail Snowshoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Review of Whistler’s Medicine Trail snowshoe tour, with forest scenery, herbal tea, expert guides, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“Immersion experience into the forest. You get a great concept of snowshoeing albeit the snow season was not that good this year. Some of the trails are well worn. Very lovely guides.”

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3.Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Explore Victoria’s Chinatown, harbour, Bastion Square, and Market Square with local bites, drinks, history, and a short ferry ride.

“Beautiful Victoria! Michael was up on all Victoria's history. Really interesting. Wish we had a few more bites to sample, possibly in China Town.”

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4.Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129

Ride a 12-passenger Zodiac from Victoria to spot whales, sea lions, seals, and birds on a lively winter wildlife tour.

“This tour was fun and enjoyable, even in the rain! We walked around town, taste tested a range of food and, learnt so much about the history of the area. It felt good to support local businesses.”

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5.Snow Tubing at Village Vacances Valcartier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Review of Quebec City snow tubing at Valcartier, with run details, prices, clothing tips, crowd advice, and who will enjoy it most.

“Maybe talk to the fornt desk of attraction about arrival!!”

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6.Winter Express: Old Montreal Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Review of Montreal’s Winter Express walking tour, with Old Montreal landmarks, history, guide tips, winter advice, pricing, and booking details.

“René is such a nice, funny and passionate guide! Always has some amusing and interesting facts! Answered all my question! Would recommend!”

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7.Mont-Tremblant: Snow Tubing with a Mechanical Lift

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $27

Race down eight snowy runs at Mont-Tremblant with easy mechanical lifts, warm-up space, rentals, and family-friendly fun.

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8.Winter Wildlife Bus Tour in Jasper National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 3h 30m · from $62

Search for elk, moose, sheep, and more on a relaxed winter wildlife tour through Jasper National Park with hotel pickup and local guides.

“Excellent, knowledgeable guide with a great personality, talked us through the whole way with so many facts and stories, not disappointed with the amount of wildlife encountered. No bears or moose but can’t have everything”

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9.Banff, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon – Winter Wonderland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $180

Explore Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon and Banff on an 8-hour winter tour with hotel pickup, local guides, hot drinks and essential ice gear.

“Great winter tour! Ginni was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a great time!!”

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10.Discover Lake Louise and Yoho In Winter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $186

Explore Lake Louise and Yoho National Park in winter with hotel pickup, guided stops, lunch, hot chocolate, and scenic Rocky Mountain views.

“We had a good laugh snow shoeing . The scenery was beautiful . Had a hot chocolate in the ice bar at the lake .”

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11.Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

See Jasper’s winter wildlife, mountain views, and Maligne Valley stories on a 3.5-hour tour with hotel pickup for $67.95.

“Great trip around jasper with a fantastic guide. Very passionate about nature which made the tour so much better”

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12.Winter Wonder Tour-A Journey Through the Tunnels Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

See Niagara Falls in winter with Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, maple tasting, hotel pickup, and a small group of six.

“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”

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13.Private Parc Omega Wildlife Safari – Winter Magic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 5 hours - 450 minutes · from $183

Review of Parc Omega’s private winter safari from Ottawa, with deer feeding, wolves, bison, transport, guide tips, price, and practical advice.

“Didn’t expect such VIP treatment — Vivi was an incredible host and guide! We’ve never been on such an interactive safari before. Feeding the deer and elk was an absolute thrill, and they were so sweet up close. Vivi’s knowledge of the animals and the park made the whole experience even more special. Getting to see bears and wolves up close was absolutely phenomenal. 1000% recommend to anyone planning a trip to Montreal or Ottawa — this is an unforgettable experience!”

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14.Winter Niagara Wine Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Review of Niagara’s six-hour winter wine tour, with three tastings, lunch at Farmhouse Cafe, transport, winery stops, and practical tips.

“Tyler (our guide) was very knowledgeable, polite and funny. The wine and food were great. The schedule went well and we had a good group of people to tour with.”

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15.Winter Niagara Falls Tour with Attractions Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 43 reviews · 9 hours · from $59

Review of Toronto’s winter Niagara Falls tour, with Journey Behind the Falls, maple tasting, hotel pickup, free time, and optional add-ons.

“The experience was totally worth it desire the cold weather! Tracy was an amazing guide, she made our day feel very organized, relaxed and fun. Thank you!”

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