Ski & Snow in Canada

Stomp through the snow, and explore British Columbia's magnificent mountain terrain on this Whistler snowshoeing adventure with optional Peak 2 Peak ticket. Choose the route to match your fitness level, and follow your guide deep into Whistler's snowy wilderness. Experience the deafening silence of Canada's open countryside. Enjoy breathtaking views over the soaring peaks and dense alpine forests, and keep an eye out for sightings of native wildlife. Upgrade your tour to include a Peak 2 Peak gondola ticket.

Trek safely through Johnston Canyon in the winter, surrounded by frozen waterfalls and ice pillars, in the company of a guide. This half-day tour allows you to embark on an icy trek without worrying about safety issues or directions; your guide will be with you the whole way. Listen to guided commentary on the canyon's formation and see fossils buried in the rocks, giving a window into the past. This moderately difficult hike includes cookies and hot chocolate to warm up with at the conclusion.

Discover the winter beauty of Station Duchesnay National Park on this 4-hour ski-shoeing hike. A mix of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, ski-shoeing provides low-impact exercise amid peaceful forest landscapes. With trekking poles in hand, follow a guide onto snowy trails and learn about the Quebec woods. Warm up with hot chocolate, stop for breaks, and keep watch for wildlife in the area, including deer and moose. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Experience the winter wonderland of Banff's Johnston Canyon on this 4-hour ice walk tour. Join a professional guide on a hike along the canyon's steel walkways, where you'll visit the beautiful lower and upper waterfalls, and learn how this majestic canyon was formed. Your excursion includes round-trip transportation, ice cleats, and a hiking pole, plus a light snack and hot chocolate to help warm you up.

Discover a Canadian signature dining experience with this guided, 3.5-hour tour in Whistler, British Columbia. Take a journey in a luxury, 19-passenger snowcat to the charming Crystal Hut, a rustic log cabin located high atop Blackcomb Mountain at 6,000 feet (1,826 meters). Enjoy the local interpretation of a traditional fondue dinner, paired with fine wine and followed with a fresh-baked fruit pie, served hot from a wood-fired oven. Take in the alpine colors and panoramic views of the surrounding Coast Mountain Range and the twinkling lights of Whistler Village below. The evening is complete with live entertainment.

Enjoy a breath-taking trip to the Fernie, BC, on board a safe and reliable mini bus shuttle from Calgary. Ride easy on a reliable vehicle, with comfortable seats and plenty of luggage space alongside your guide/driver.

Visit Kootenay National Park, Marble Canyon, and Lake Louise all in one day on this tour from Baniff that includes round-trip transport and snowshoes for trekking around the snow and ice. After you get a look at one of the deepest canyons in the Rockies, head over to the lake. You can choose to ice skate or go on a sleigh ride (own expense), or you can relax at the Chateau Lake Louise or follow your guide around on snowshoes through the area.

Enjoy high-octane thrills in Canada's snowy wilderness on this 4-hour advanced backcountry snowmobile expedition in Whistler. Hop aboard your snowmobile, and open the throttle before zooming deep into the Callaghan Valley. Follow your guide along winding mountain trails, and enjoy panoramic views over some of the region's most beautiful scenery. Explore hidden valleys and rolling hillsides, and test your snowmobiling skills against the varied terrain. Navigate frozen lakes with your guide, and carve through the deep powder fields. En route, replenish lost energies with a delicious lunch.

Skate across Whistler's rugged Callaghan Valley on an invigorating 3-hour snowmobile trip. Follow your guide on a ride through the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics events, cutting across forested hillsides and frozen lakes. Along the way stop to admire the beautiful British Columbia landscape, snap photos, and partake in a traditional Yukon breakfast of eggs and syrupy pancakes cooked on a wood stove (upgrade required).

Enjoy this full-day tour from Banff, visiting the Athabasca Glacier and the stunning scenery lining the breathtaking Icefields Parkway. This tour travels halfway along the world-famous Icefields Parkway, recognized as one of the top drives in the world passing numerous Rocky Mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls and emerald lakes. Your tour also includes round-trip transport from Banff, a mountain picnic lunch, Glacier Skywalk, and an all-terrain Ice Explorer tour.

The Maligne Canyon offers some of the best ice-climbing conditions in Jasper - but this extreme sport requires lots of practise and specialist equipment. On this beginner-friendly tour, try your hand at ice-climbing under the watchful guidance of your trained instructor. With all technical gear included, climb the ice to the top of a frozen waterfall and reach corners of the Maligne Canyon inaccessible to most park visitors.