Snowshoe Tours in Canada: 12 Worth Every Dollar

1.Medicine Trail Snowshoe Tour

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

Spend about three hours snowshoeing Whistler’s Medicine Trail in the Callaghan Valley. A guide leads you along an old trapper’s route beneath cedar, fir, and hemlock trees, with tea made from local medicinal plants and snacks along the way. Snowshoes, shuttle service, and a group capped at eight are included.

“The sights and sounds we're so relaxing to take in. I also enjoyed learning about the flora around us. Mel is a great guide and it helps that she loves this stuff! I didn't expect to be able to walk on a frozen lake at this time of year, so that was a nice surprise. Mel's professional, fun and knows her stuff.”

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2.Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Bow Lake with Snowshoeing& Icewalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Banff and the Rockies from Banff, Canmore, Calgary, or Lake Louise. Depending on the season, walk on Abraham Lake to see frozen methane bubbles or visit Sunwapta Falls, with Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and wildlife stops often included. Guides such as Tony, William, and Edward help with photos, safety, and route changes.

“William was a great guide, driver and photographer. Our trip to see the frozen lakes in Jasper was amazing. The bubbles at Abraham Lake was the highlight!”

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3.Quebec City: Jacques-Cartier National Park Snowshoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Leave Quebec City by Quatre Natures minibus for a guided snowshoe walk in Jacques-Cartier National Park. You will learn basic techniques, follow forest trails near Belleau Creek and the Sautauriski River, look for animal tracks, and stop for snacks, hot chocolate, and lunch. Guides such as Victor, Gabrielle, and Aurélie add nature notes and keep the outing moving at a friendly pace.

“Jonathon was an excellent guide! We had perfect weather, steady snow, no wind. I did get a bit winded on some of the uphill, but our group was great! I'm so glad I did this!”

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4.Abraham Ice Bubble/Sunwapta Falls,Snowshoeing,Icefield, Bow&Peyto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $68

This 11 to 12-hour Rockies Journey tour leaves Banff at 7:00 am for Cascade Mountain, Vermilion Lakes, the Icefields Parkway, Bow and Peyto lakes, and Abraham Lake’s famous winter ice bubbles. Guides such as Kenneth, Lam, and Ray provide local facts, photo help, hot drinks, water, and winter crampons. Weather may change the route.

“Had a great time on the tour. The tour guide, Ray, was very kind and the vehicle was clean and the ride was smooth. I went on the tour during the off season, in November, so there are less people on the tour and overall at Banff. Lots of space for everyone to move around and take pictures at the scenic locations!”

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5.Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 9 hours · from $42Best value

Spend nine hours exploring Alberta’s best-known mountain sights with a Chinese or English-speaking guide. Winter brings Abraham Lake’s frozen methane bubbles, snowshoes, Peyto Lake, and Lake Louise. Summer focuses on Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefield, with an optional Snowcoach and Skywalk ticket.

“Edward, our guide was very friendly and accommodating. He also took great pictures of my daughter, Mea when they explored Abraham Lake, and he gave food and drinks for everyone in the bus. Not only that, but he also brought snow sledges so that our group can enjoy sledging downhill. We were in good hands all throughout with Edward!”

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6.Snowshoeing Tour to the Paint Pots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Banff to Kootenay National Park for a gentle three-kilometer snowshoe walk to the Paint Pots. Guides such as Georgia, Ray, Rob, and Neil add local stories, then serve hot chocolate and maple taffy made in the snow. The tour suits beginners, families with children eight and older, and anyone wanting a relaxed winter outing.

“El hiking estuvo re genial, el uso de las raquetas era raro pero fácil de usar, el camino estaba todo nevado y lleno de muchos árboles, vistas hermosas! Lo malo? El guía Tim, no quería que tomáramos fotos, se enojó porque tenía un tour más tarde y ya quería volver, pidió que no tomáramos fotos hasta que él dijera y que nos apuráramos, al final volvimos a Banff media hora antes de lo previsto porque Tim el guía estuvo apurado y de malas todo el tiempo. La actividad padrísima, el guía fatal (puse queja y me dijeron que el Guía había dicho que no era cierto. Jajaj! Sin comentarios)”

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7.Snowshoeing in Kananaskis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Walk across Kananaskis snowpack on sturdy snowshoes while your guide explains the valley’s 6,000-year-old winter transport tradition and local wildlife. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, use the included snowshoes, and warm up with a hot drink and cookies. Guides such as Clod and Stacy keep first-timers involved.

“Clod and Stacy were the best guides. They kept us (first timers) engaged and entertained throughout. Really enjoyed it”

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8.Snowshoeing Tour in Kootenay National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Join a certified guide from Banff for a four-hour small-group trip to Kootenay National Park. You’ll learn snowshoeing on an easy 3-kilometer trail, cross the frozen Vermilion River, explore the Paint Pots, and hear local stories from guides such as Jeff, Eli, Ben, and Chloe. Hot chocolate, maple taffy, and a crazy-carpet slide finish the outing.

“Had a great time! The location was so quiet and beautiful. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable.”

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9.Fire Man Guided Snowshoe Tour in Mont-Tremblant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Start at the Mont-Tremblant Activity Centre, get fitted with snowshoes, and follow an English-speaking guide into the forest for about two hours. Alex and Richard are among the guides leading these small-group walks, which include nature stories, Québécois folklore, wildlife tracks, and a fire-building stop on the snow.

“This is a great little adventure! It was very relaxing and Alex, the guide, had a lot of information to share about the area. He was great. For those who have not been snowshoeing, this would be a great introduction! And for those who have been before, this is a nice way to see a short hiking trail and some beautiful ice formations. Good for older kids”

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10.Banff National Park: Sunshine Meadows Snowshoeing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $102

Ride from Banff to Sunshine Village, take the gondola toward Sunshine Meadows, then snowshoe for about 2.5 hours through high alpine powder with a small English-speaking group. Guides such as Nicolas and Michael lead the outing, with snowshoes, hand-warmers, hot chocolate, cookies, and hotel transfers included.

“Our guide, Nicolas, along with the snowshoeing was absolutely fantastic. Truly a memorable time.”

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11.Snowshoeing At The Top Of The Sea To Sky Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $135

Ride from Vancouver to Squamish, take the Sea to Sky Gondola to Summit Lodge, cross Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, and snowshoe through winter trails with guide Adrian. The six-hour small-group trip includes hotel pickup, return transport, gondola tickets, and snowshoes. Bring warm layers, gloves, and sturdy hiking shoes.

“Cette activité mérite le détour. La vue est à couper le souffle. La randonnée est super sympa. Et surtout merci à notre hôte Adrian qui a été parfait tout au long du parcours. Du départ à l’arrivée. Ses cookies égalent ceux des grands pâtissiers. Merci Adrian. Un vrai professionnel qui transmet sa passion et connaît son pays. N’hésitez pas à embarquer pour cette belle aventure à travers un paysage sauvage, blanc et une vue pour un souvenir inoubliable. Nathalie & Garry et leurs deux fils de la Martinique.”

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12.Vancouver: North Shore Mountains Snowshoeing with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4h 30m · from $109

Leave your Vancouver accommodation for a 270-minute snowshoe outing in the North Shore mountains. Your English-speaking guide supplies snowshoes, poles, water, entry fees, and local history. Walk through snowy forests and subalpine meadows, with harder routes toward mountain summits. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Súper recomendado! Nos encantó la experiencia de invierno, nuestro guia iba súper equipado y nos dio información bastante útil! La vista en la montaña fue excelente. Recomendado al 100%”

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