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Banff Outdoor Activities

    • Warner Guiding & Outfitting Ltd - Banff
    • Rainbow Riders Adventure Tours Inc. - Banff
    • Moraine Lake - Banff

      • 3. Moraine Lake

      • Perfect for hiking, photography, and being awe-struck
        • Lakes and Rivers
        • Banff National Park
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    • Sunshine Village Ski Resort - Banff
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    • Lake Louise - Banff

      • 5. Lake Louise

      • Famous lake with dog sled rides, hikes, and cross-country trails
        • Lakes and Rivers
        • Banff National Park
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    • Johnston Canyon and the Ink Pots - Banff
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    • Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake - Banff
    • Brewster Adventures - Banff

      • 8. Brewster Adventures

      • Trail rides, sleigh rides, and back-country-by-horseback
        • Horseback Riding
        • Banff National Park
    • Lake Louise Ski Resort - Banff

      • 9. Lake Louise Ski Resort

      • The Lake Louise Ski Resort is across the Trans-Canada Highway from the Village of Lake Louise. Driving...
        • Winter Sports
        • Banff National Park
    • Tunnel Mountain - Banff

      • 10. Tunnel Mountain

      • Short, easy hike that is easily accessed from Banff
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  • The great outdoors is what makes Banff National Park famous. The beauty of the Rocky Mountains is over-powering. There's something almost godly about the mountains. They have an ability to humble you, to set you in a proper relationship with creation. Yet, there is no end to the adventure and exploration of the area. Many people have spent a lifetime venturing out into the mountains, climbing the peaks, and taking in all the grandeur of the parkland.

    Some of those people who spend their lives adventuring in the Rockies are Warner Guiding &Outfitting and Brewster Adventures. These modern cowboys make a living by taking tourists into the back-country on horseback, tenting out under the stars, cooking in the back of the cover wagon, and telling stories of their experiences. A trip by horseback is something most people, even those who come to Banff, never try.

    Whitewater rafting in Kananaskis and the Kicking Horse River, although neither is technically in Banff National Park, is an adrenalin rush. The power of mountain rivers is over-whelming. But, the experience of entering the churning waters and living to tell about it is worth it!

    Skiing in Banff is one of its main draws. Sunshine Village and Lake Louise are both world-class ski resorts. They both have relatively long seasons, although Sunshine is the longest (November to May!). They have good snow, lots of terrain, and a lot of lifts, making for lots of time skiing and not as much time waiting. .

    Hiking in Banff is somewhat limited due to the protective mandate of the National Parks system, but Johnston Canyon is a local favorite. Going all the way to the Ink Pots is a must.

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