Introduction

Leave the city skyline behind for a day of immersion in the rugged front range of the Rockies. This private journey takes you from the rolling prairies of Calgary into the heart of the Canmore corridor for a day of active discovery. While the nearby National Parks draw the crowds, the Canmore and Kananaskis region offers the same raw, jagged beauty but at a quieter, more intentional pace. 

This is a personalized, co-designed adventure, tailored to your group. To ensure the day matches your specific preferences, after booking you can either complete a 5-minute questionnaire or schedule a 20-minute call with our lead guide as part of our Discovery Process.

Crafting Your Personalized Itinerary:

While our Ready-Made tours follow a signature, curated format, our Co-Design experiences are personalized to each individual group.

For this Kananaskis (Canmore Area) Co-Designed tour, we use the toolkit below as a framework, working with you through our Discovery Process to tailor the adventure to your group's unique vision. This process defines the exact wheres, whens, and how-longs of your day in the wild.

Canyon/Lake Discovery

Options include: Grassi Lakes, Heart Creek, Middle Lake.

The Goal: High-impact scenery with moderate effort.

High-Alpine Vistas

Options include: Ha Ling Peak, Mt. Yamnuska (Raven's End), Highline Trail.

The Goal: Sweeping panoramic views and that "top of the world" perspective.

Town & River Stroll

Options include: Canmore Engine Bridge, Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk, Downtown Canmore for local boutiques and eats.

The Goal: To see how nature and mountain living intersect.

What You’ll Experience:

• Canmore - Peak Mountain Living: We'll explore the dramatic scenery surrounding Canmore, including the iconic Three Sisters peaks and the historic landmarks that tell the story of this former coal mining town turned mountain paradise.
• Iconic Rockies Landscapes: We traverse the diverse geography of the Bow Valley - a lush mountain tapestry of lakes, rivers, canyons and mountain peaks - flanking its namesake, the Bow River. Our journey is framed by some of the most famous limestone massifs in Canada, including Mount Rundle, Mount Lawrence Grassi, and the towering Ha Ling Peak.
• Active Discovery: We move at your pace to experience the scale of the Rockies firsthand. Be it from high-vantage ridgelines or on quieter forest paths, we ensure your day is spent immersed in the landscape rather than watching it all from a window.
• Premium Transit: Relax in the exclusive comfort of our vehicle while your guide handles all navigation, storytelling, and park logistics.
• Lunch: We pause at a scenic vantage point for a fresh mid-day refuel. Field lunches are prepared by a local deli partner the morning of your tour (see FAQ for more details).

Key Details (From Calgary/Cochrane):

• Duration: ~8 Hours.
• Format: 100% Private (Maximum 11 participants).
• Pickup & Drop-off: Door-to-door service, starting and ending the day at your preferred Calgary or Cochrane location.
• Booking cutoff: 48 hours before departure.
• Activity Level: Customizable (Jointly chosen through our Discovery Process).
• Languages: English primary; Spanish and Mandarin Chinese delivery also available.
• Itinerary Note: Routes and destinations may vary based on participant preferences, fitness levels, real-time mountain conditions, and safety.
• Planning a multi-day stay? This journey pairs superbly with any of our ready-made National Park tours to Banff, Yoho, Kootenay or Waterton Lakes. Ideal for those who want to explore the hidden side of our backyard one day, and some of the more famous Rockies icons the next.