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The 15 Best Canada Hiking Tours

17 hikes  ·  from $59 a head

The good canada hiking tours cap their group sizes and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks - The approach to the ice takes real effort
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Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

1.Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

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

Join IceWalks for a three-hour, small-group hike onto the Athabasca Glacier. Guides such as Mike, Stu, Nick, and Tamara explain crevasses, meltwater streams, and mill wells while you walk about 5 km round trip. Micro-spikes are supplied, but bring warm insulating layers for fast-changing weather.

“This experience was amazing. Being able to actually walk on a glacier felt exhilarating. Tom was an amazing guide and made sure everyone was safe and felt comfortable. The weather was pretty erratic. It rained a good bit, but the experience was still awesome.”

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From Toronto: Algonquin Park Canoeing & Hiking Adventure - The 7 a.m. meeting and the long ride north
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From Toronto: Algonquin Park Canoeing & Hiking Adventure

2.From Toronto: Algonquin Park Canoeing & Hiking Adventure

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

Leave Toronto at 7 a.m. for a 12-hour Algonquin adventure with a small group of up to 11 people. Guides such as Mike, Joe, and Brian lead beginner-friendly canoeing, short hikes, swimming near Popcorn Island, and a visit to Ragged Falls. The three-hour drive each way is the price of reaching the park in one day.

“We loved our tour with Mike today and loved exploring Algonquin Park. We saw a moose which we really didn’t expect but was unforgettable! Mike was more than generous in stopping at different areas so we can see many sights! Would do again! Thanks so much!”

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From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip - Choosing your part of Mont-Tremblant National Park
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From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip

3.From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip

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

Leave Montreal by minibus at 8:00 AM for Mont-Tremblant National Park. Your bilingual Bonjour Nature guide explains the area, then you choose from forest, river, waterfall, and viewpoint trails. The hike is self-guided, with time for a picnic, swimming in summer, and a return to Montreal around 6:00 PM.

“Excellent day out from Montreal, plenty to see ,great hiking experience in the national park, guide was excellent, gave plenty of information and looked after us all”

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Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike - The ride into the valley and the search for wildlife
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Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike

4.Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 239 reviews · from $77

Ride a comfortable minibus from Jasper into Maligne Valley with an English-speaking naturalist guide. Look for elk, moose, bears, eagles, and marmots, stop at Medicine Lake, and take a guided 2 to 3 kilometer walk beside Maligne Lake. Maligne Canyon may be replaced by other scenic stops while repairs continue.

“This tour excellent, our guide Kelly was extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant, she made the tour very enjoyable.”

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Quebec City: Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park - Following the river and forest trail
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Quebec City: Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

5.Quebec City: Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

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

Leave Quebec City for a guided hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park, traveling by small bus with up to 12 people. Your English or French-speaking guide leads a forest and river route to valley views, with regional tastings and lunch included. Guides have included Gabrielle, Hubert, Aubery, and Lolo. Expect a full day, not just a four-hour outing.

“Well organised. Our guide Lolo was very informative and very nice. Great Park.”

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Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike - Medicine Lake, limestone cliffs, and a short walk
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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

Spend about six hours exploring Jasper’s Maligne Valley by minibus with guides such as Sam, Catherine, Josh, or Ross. Expect wildlife spotting, fire ecology, Medicine Lake’s limestone cliffs, and a gentle 2 to 3 km hike beside Maligne Lake. Bring lunch or buy it at the café.

“We had an excellent experience with Catherine our tour guide. Spotting Wildlife is always a crapshoot, but we were able to see a couple of bald eagles, some ospreys and chicks, two female and one juvenile moose, and a group of bighorn sheep ranging from adult female to a couple of juveniles. But, you really never know if you're going to see anything. More importantly, Catherine was an excellent guide and she provided excellent commentary during the tour. Our hike around the Lake was pretty easy, but nonetheless, a good time. We found the views to be stunning, and we'd totally recommend this tour.”

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Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch - What the guide adds to the day
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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

Choose a guided Banff hike to Stanley Glacier, Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, or the Plain of Six Glaciers. Your certified guide sets the pace, supplies hiking poles, shares local geology and wildlife knowledge, and serves a packed lunch among the Canadian Rockies. Routes can change with weather and trail conditions.

“I did the Larch Valley Hike and it was fantastic! Super well organised, pick up and drop off was on time, and the packed lunch was great. But our two guides Evie and Jade (hope I got their names right!) really elevated the experience - they were friendly, experienced hikers and made the whole group feel very safe and welcome. I was also lucky enough to have a great tour group, which made for great conversation! This is my second Discover Banff tour and I will always recommend this company if you’re looking for a great day out in Banff.”

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eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program - Vermilion Lakes and the first miles by e-bike
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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

You’ll ride 26 kilometers from Banff with a guide such as Megs, Michael, Luke, or Julia, stopping at Vermilion Lakes and along the Bow Valley Parkway. Then you’ll walk 3 kilometers through Johnston Canyon to Lower Falls before returning by shuttle. The e-bikes are beginner-friendly, but you must be comfortable riding a regular bike.

“Johnston canyon can be crammed with tourists, but the walk/hike is very scenic. Santiago, our guide, was awesome, lots interaction and information. We had a great day and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun outing”

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Tread Lightly Glacier Hikes - The walk to the ice takes patience
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Tread Lightly Glacier Hikes

9.Tread Lightly Glacier Hikes

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

Walk from the meeting point toward the Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG-certified guide such as Shep, Max, Eric, or Simon. Expect roughly four hours, a moderate uphill approach, glacier travel with crampons and poles, mountain views, and lessons about ice, meltwater, and retreat. Transport, lunch, and water are not included.

“The whole experience was memorable. Our tour guide was amazing and love that she was also collecting valuable data to track the movement of the glacier. We felt privileged to have experienced something so special and unique especially coming from Australia where we don’t have this landscape accessible to us.”

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Vancouver Biking and Hiking Tour including Lunch - Crossing Lynn Canyon’s 150-foot bridge
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Vancouver Biking and Hiking Tour including Lunch

10.Vancouver Biking and Hiking Tour including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Spend 6.5 hours with Into the Wild Tours hiking Lynn Canyon and cycling the flat Trans Canada Trail near Pitt Meadows. Guides Paul and Arman lead the day, provide bikes, helmets, lunch, transport, and local stories. Expect a 5 km forest hike, a 17 to 25 km ride, mountain views, berry fields, and a small group of up to 11 people.

“Very nice afternoon. Can’t beat a hike in the forest and a bike ride in the country. Recommend sturdy walking shoes or even lightweight boots.”

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Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch - Stanley Glacier: fire, fossils, and ice
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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

Choose a guided route to Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, Plain of Six Glaciers, or Stanley Glacier. You’ll hike in a group of up to 12, use supplied poles, and stop for a picnic lunch. Guides such as Heidi, Lucy, Jeff, and Brooke add local stories and adjust the pace when weather or trail conditions change.

“Wonderful trip! Moraine lake was stunning!! So were the 10 peaks. Great tour guides, and met some wonderful people on the tour. My girlfriend and I liked this a lot!! Andy and Rob were great!”

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Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park - Local tastes in the forest
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Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

12.Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

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

Travel from Old Quebec to Jacques-Cartier National Park for a beginner-friendly guided hike, picnic lunch, and local food tastings. Guides such as Aurélie, Gabrielle, Hubert, and Antoine have led guests along forest trails, sharing nature notes and Quebec stories. Afterward, you get free time for another trail, kayaking, canoeing, or quiet time by the river.

“Beautiful National Park with multiple trails of varying difficulty. First half of the day is a guided hike. Second half of the day you could choose your own trail to hike.”

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Vancouver Rainforest Hike with Waterfalls, Suspension Bridge, Old Growth Forest - Old-growth trees, creek views, and a changing trail
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Vancouver Rainforest Hike with Waterfalls, Suspension Bridge, Old Growth Forest

13.Vancouver Rainforest Hike with Waterfalls, Suspension Bridge, Old Growth Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $58Cheapest way up

Join guide Adrian for a 3.5-hour small-group outing from Vancouver to Lynn Canyon. Walk through old-growth forest, cross suspension bridges, see Twin Falls, and follow creeks to natural pools. Hotel pickup may be available, and the group is limited to six people. Expect steep stairs, hills, and a solid workout.

“We had a wonderful time with Adrian. We were visiting Vancouver for the first time and wanted to do some lovely hiking but weren’t sure where to go or how to get there without a car. This outing was perfect! Totally worth it.”

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Photography, Gondola & Snowshoeing - Sea to Sky Gondola: a scenic start
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Photography, Gondola & Snowshoeing

14.Photography, Gondola & Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $161

Join photographer-guide Nafees Shams for a small-group outing from Vancouver into the Coast Mountains. Expect pickup, photo coaching for smartphones or DSLRs, Sea to Sky Gondola views, Shannon Falls, and a demanding alpine hike. Confirm the exact route and duration before booking, since the details describe both a six-hour tour and a 12-hour Joffre Lakes day.

“Dressing up in layers decibel helps as you may be cold before you feel warm and parts of the way you may get wet so dress accordingly. Prepare to have the best view during lunchtime. It helps to bring lunch and some water. For inexperienced hikers, it will feel difficult to hike the last part but worth it once you reach the 3rd Lake!! Bug spray is a must!! Waterproof shoes helps and long socks a must to prevent bug bites. Above all don't forget to have fun and take in the spectacular view!!!”

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Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise-Hike/Canoe/Sightsee - Starting from Canmore, Harvie Heights, or Banff
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Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise-Hike/Canoe/Sightsee

15.Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise-Hike/Canoe/Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 9h 30m · from $152

Travel from Canmore, Harvie Heights, or Banff to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in a 14-passenger van. Choose more time at either lake, then hike, canoe, paddleboard, or sightsee at your own pace. Guides such as Corey, Yannick, and Dave add local facts, wildlife knowledge, and practical trail advice.

“Great trip. Mike was an awesome guide. Gave great recommendations for hikes, etc.”

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