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Alberta Tours: The Rugged Beauty of Banff & Lake Louise on your Canadian Rockies Vacation

As you make your way over the Canadian Rockies' Sentinel Pass, you realize the hardest part of your Canadian Rockies hiking trip so far has been watching where you're going. It's nearly impossible to take your eyes off of your surroundings – the towering peaks, glistening glaciers, alpine lakes, boreal forests and big, blue sky – it's straight out of National Geographic and you don't want to miss a second of it.

Welcome to your Banff & Lake Louise vacation where you will spend your days traversing the wildflower amphitheater of Ptarmigan Cirque, where you and your fellow Austin-Lehman adventurers are the only living souls in sight (save for the occasional flock of big horn sheep). Hike – crampons, ice axe and all – to the top of Athabasca Glacier alongside one of Canada's leading experts. Tackle the class III and IV whitewater rapids of Kicking Horse River and browse the internationally acclaimed shops and galleries of Banff. Our only word of advice: keep an eye on the road, the path, the river…and don't forget to blink!

These Alberta tours will allow you to relax your mind and energize your body.  Ignite the adventurer within with an Austin-Lehman Canadian Rockies Vacation Adventure.

Why Choose a Canadian Rockies Vacation?

Does your idea of a good time include glacier hikes, river rafting, biking, rock climbing and horseback riding?  Do soaring, snow-clad peaks, crystalline glacial lakes, alpine meadows, boreal forests and countless species of wildlife tickle your fancy?  Do you want to go with a group of adults or would you prefer to bring the whole family?  If you answered yes to these questions, then one of our Canadian Rockies vacations is right for you. 

Canadian Rockies Tours - Rocky Mountain Multisport
Your Alberta tour begins in Calgary.  Hike to Ptarmigan Cirque, cross an avalanche slope, spot bighorn sheep and bike through the Kananaskis Valley along the Evans Thomas cycle path.  Shuttle into Canada’s first national park – Banff where you'll hike Banff park's spectacular terrain. Bike ride on the Minnewanka and Two Jack Lakes loop before you hike over Sentinel Pass, rated one of the top hikes in Banff, led by our private mountain guide and naturalist, with spectacular views of turquoise Moraine Lake and Paradise Valley. Whitewater raft Kicking Horse River which boasts exhilarating class III & IV rapids, hike to Lake Agnes before you hike Athabasca Glacier on the edge of Jasper National Park using crampons and a walking stick, and learn about its formation and movement from a local guide.  Discover more about our Canadian Rocky Mountain Multisport Adventure >>

Canada Family Vacation - Mighty Peaks to Mountain Goats
With glacier hikes, river rafting, biking, rock climbing and horseback riding, your Banff & Lake Louise vacation is the ultimate family adventure. By day, hike wildflower meadows and national park trails – even trek across a glacier. Bike serene forested paths around turquoise lakes, raft the playful rapids of the Kananaskis River and Saddle-up and horseback ride the quiet trails of Kananaskis Provincial Park where you and your family will enjoy views of Mt. Kidd and hear lively stories from colorful cowboy guides.  Kids strap on their harnesses at the indoor climbing gym for some guided rock climbing and Adults depart on a bike ride on the Minnewanka and Two Jack Lakes loop. By night, enjoy a hearty meal and the comforts of a Summit Spa, a wood-burning fireplace, a claw-foot tub…the perfect finishing touches to a day of family fun in Canada’s beautiful backcountry.  Find out more about our Canada Family Vacation - Might Peaks to Mountain Goats Canadian Rockies Adventure