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Hiking in Canada

Explore the varied and stunning Canadian countryside on foot.

Hiking is an excellent way to experience the best landscape Canada has to offer. From the thousands of kilometers of hiking trails in Banff National Park to the trails of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Alberta and beyond, there’s a lot to be seen here.

Top hiking trips | Canada:

Most popular

Hiking week around Banff, Canadian Rockies

Jeff, an IFMGA certified guide, will take you on an great hiking week, to discover the majestic scenery of the Canadian Rockies, around Banff.

6 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 1650

Sulphur Mountain Trek in the Sundance Range, Banff

Join an inspiring trek on the Sulphur Mountain in the Sundance range and enjoy a great day in nature, dotted with unforgettable landscapes.

1 day

All Levels

Open to everyone

FromCAD 270

Two-Day Guided Trek on the Wapta Glacier (Banff National Park)

Come with Brent, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, on a two-day tour of the immense and compelling Wapta Glacier in western Canada. This ice trekking program allows you to walk on one of Canada´s most studied ice fields and learn about its landscape.

2 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromCAD 390

1-Day Hiking and Scrambling Tour in Canmore, Alberta

Step into the Canadian Rockies with IFMGA-certified mountain guide Brent for a remarkable day hike in the Canmore area of Alberta. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the great outdoors and have a true Rocky Mountain experience.

1 day

Beginner

Occasional

FromCAD 100

3-day trekking traverse in Wapta Glacier (Banff National Park)

Join Brent, IFMGA-certified guide, for this 3-day ice trekking trip in the stunning Wapta ice field of Western Canada!

3 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromCAD 550

Day Hike Along the Top of the Bowl Route in the Tablelands

Follow one of our certified guides to the incomparable Gros Morne National Park and enjoy a day hike along the Top of the Bowl Route of the Tablelands.

1 day

All Levels

Occasional

FromCAD 170

Day hikes in the Gaspesie National Park in Quebec (Gaspé Peninsula)

Join one of the guides of the Canada Adventure Guides team for a day hike in the Gaspesie National Park in Quebec, in the Gaspé Peninsula, and discover pristine landscapes and nature.

1 day

All Levels

Occasional

FromCAD 40

Hike to the top of Mont Jacques-Cartier in the Gaspésie National Park in Quebec

Head to the heights of the Gaspésie National Park in Quebec during a hike to the summit of Mont Jacques-Cartier with fully-certified Canada Adventure Guides.

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromCAD 40

Day hike to the top of Crown Mountain from Vancouver

Escape the city and join an experienced guide on a challenging full day of hiking close to Vancouver, where you'll get to enjoy breathtaking scenery.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 55

Mount Seymour, Day hike with panoramic views of Vancouver

Come and join one of our certified guides for a full day hiking expedition on beautiful Mount Seymour and enjoy spectacular, panoramic views of Vancouver in British Columbia.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 40

Hike up Dog Mountain in Vancouver with a local guide (half-day)

Join fully-certified Canada Adventure Guides on a half-day adventure hiking up Dog Mountains, home in the Mount Seymour Provincial Park in Vancouver.

1 day

Beginner

Occasional

FromCAD 150

Day hike to Garibaldi Lake in Whistler, near Vancouver

Stretch your legs on this 9 km guided hike to Garibaldi Lake in Whistler and enjoy the beautiful nature and spectacular views of this turquoise-colored lake.

1 day

All Levels

Fit

FromCAD 270

Hiking The Chief with 3 peaks in 1 day in Squamish, near Vancouver

Conquer the Canadian dome of The Chief on a 1-day hiking adventure to 3 peaks near Vancouver with fully-certified Canada Adventure Guides.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 350

5-day Hike around the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia

Join a certified mountain guide for this amazing 5-day hiking trip along the spectacular Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia/New Brunswick, Canada.

5 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromCAD 2350

Cabot Trail, 6-day Hike on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Join a certified mountain guide for this fantastic 6-day hiking excursion in the wonderful natural wilderness along Cabot trail, on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada!

6 days

Beginner

Occasional

1-Week Hike on the Chilkoot Trail, Yukon & British Columbia

Come and join a certified mountain guide on an enthralling week long hiking adventure on the amazing Chilkoot trail that will take you from the Yukon to British Columbia and back.

7 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 1400

Day Hike to the Bowl of the Tablelands, Gros Morne National Park

Come with one of our amazing certified guides and take a full day hiking through the Gros Morne National Park to the Bowl of the Tablelands.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 115

Laurentian Mountains, Mont Tremblant National Park day hike

Reach one of the most stunning place in Canada, the Mont Tremblant National Park. Join this hike across the Laurentian Mountains with one of our local and expert guides.

1 day

All Levels

Occasional

FromCAD 94

Half-day hike on Green Mountain in the Mont Tremblant National Park

Discover some of the best sceneries on this half day hike in the Mont Tremblant National Park. Follow one of our expert guide in this hiking adventure.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 57

Half-day hike on Mont Tremblant in Quebec

Follow one of our experienced and certified guides on this half day hiking adventure. Discover Mont Tremblant, one of Canada’s most stunning places.

1 day

All Levels

Occasional

FromCAD 118

Tablelands Day Hike of the Winter House Brook Canyon Route

Follow one of our certified guides to the Tablelands and have a great time day hiking the Winter House Brook Canyon Route in the Gros Morne National Park.

1 day

All Levels

Occasional

FromCAD 90

The Big Lookout day hike in Gros Morne National Park, Canada

Join certified professionals from Quebec Mountain Guides on this day hike to the Big Lookout in the stunning Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 150

Day Hike Along the Lower Bowl Route in the Tablelands

Come along with one of our certified guides to the pristine nature of the Tablelands and spend a day hiking through the Lower Bowl Route in the Gros Morne National Park.

1 day

All Levels

Occasional

FromCAD 90

9-Day Tablelands and Gros Morne Traverses in Newfoundland

Trek with one of our certified guides in Newfoundland and Labrador and traverse the Tablelands and Gros Morne on an unforgettable 10-day hiking program.

9 days

Beginner

Fit

FromCAD 2690

Alaska, Donjek route, 12 Day Guided Hike

Enjoy a 12 day hike along the amazing Donjek route through the wilderness of the Kluane national park in Alaska with one of our AMGA certified guides.

12 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 2250

1 Day hike on Athabasca Glacier (Columbia Icefield)

Enjoy a great glacier trekking on the Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefield near Jasper in Alberta with a certified guide.

1 day

All Levels

Fit

FromCAD 183

Green Gardens Day Hike in Gros Morne National Park

Come with one of our great certified guides on a day hike along the Green Gardens Hiking Trail in the Gros Morne National Park and explore the remote beauty of Canada.

1 day

All Levels

Occasional

FromEUR 100

4-day Yukon Wilderness Base Camp Hiking

Join ACMG guide James on this exciting 4-day summer base camp hiking expedition in the Yukon mountains and experience their stunning wilderness!

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 1650

3-day Yukon Wilderness Base Camp Hiking

Join ACMG guide James on this 3-day exploration of the rugged Yukon territory where you can enjoy a combination of adventure and nature!

3 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 1500

9-day hiking traverse in Mount Edziza, Canada

Follow Christoph, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this 9-day hiking tour and discover the amazing Canadian deserts of Mount Edziza.

9 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 2550

There are many reasons for choosing Hiking in Canada

From the mountains, canyons and glaciers of Alberta to the wild mountainous terrain of Yukon and so much more, Canada is home to some scenery that will take your breath away.

Good to know:

Country code

Currency

Canadian dollar

Best time to visit

May to September

Language

English and French

How to get there

Fly to any of Canada’s main cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec, Calgary, etc.) then transfer to your final destination

Weather

The weather varies a lot across Canada. The interior of the country is cold and snowy in winter with mild summers. Some parts of coastal British Columbia have mild winters and warm summers. Northern Canada tends to be covered in snow and ice for almost half of the year

More info about Hiking in Canada:

Situated right by the Canadian Rockies, Banff is home to a number of great hiking trails. Hiking here will give you access to impressive mountains, stunning lakes, glaciers and more. The Moraine Lake to Lake Louise is particularly interesting and varied. The awesome Chilkoot Trail is another great option too and gives you access to the best of Yukon and British Columbia

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