The 15 Best Hiking Tours in Canada

1.Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · from $98Our pick

Meet IceWalks at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre for a three-hour, small-group hike onto Athabasca Glacier. An ACMG-certified guide such as Mike, Stu, or Nick leads the 5 km outing, supplies micro-spikes, and explains crevasses, meltwater streams, icefalls, and mill wells. Bring warm layers, and expect a moderate hike with changing weather.

“Can’t recommend it enough! Stu, our guide, was experienced, informative, and fun. What a high point to end our trip on. Some notes: there is an easy - moderate hike to the glacier. As a reference, it’s easier than the Lake Agnes hike. Gear aRead more”

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2.Algonquin Park Canoeing & Hiking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 291 reviews · 12 hours · from $179

Leave Toronto at 7 a.m. for a full day in Algonquin Provincial Park. With guides such as Mike, Joe, or Brian, you’ll canoe on Canoe Lake, hike a trail chosen for the group, swim near Popcorn Island when conditions allow, and visit Ragged Falls. The small group is limited to 11 people, but expect about six hours of driving.

“This was a highlight of my trip to Canada! We were lucky that our visit coincided with the height of the autumn colours and the views were just magical. The canoeing and hiking were great fun and Mike answered all our questions and ensured everything ran as planned. 100% recommend!”

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3.Medicine Trail Snowshoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Join Canadian Wilderness Adventures for a three-hour snowshoe walk from Whistler into Callaghan Valley. Guides such as Mel, Jeremy, Ryan, Tom, and Jourdain have led guests along an old trapper’s route, explaining local trees and plants while serving medicinal tea and a snack. Snowshoes, shuttle transport, and the return trip are included.

“We had a chance of going while it was snowing, so the whole tour was spectacular. A walk trough a snowy forest with frozen lakes. The snowshoe walking can be tricky, but it's pretty easy to do.”

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4.Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 1 day · from $72

Leave Montreal by minibus at 8:00 AM for a full day in Mont-Tremblant National Park. Your bilingual guide, such as Sylvie or Jean-François, explains the region before giving you trail choices. Hike through forest, reach Chute-aux-rats, climb to a viewpoint, or relax at the beach. Return to Station Radisson around 6:00 PM.

“A must do for all staying in Montreal who want a break and to get outside into nature!! Great comfortable vehicle, enough time at each location, and our driver Luc was very friendly, helpful and full of information!! Thank you Bonjour Nature!!!! One happy Aussie :)”

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5.Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 239 reviews · from $77

Ride a small air-conditioned minibus from Jasper into Maligne Valley with an English-speaking naturalist guide such as Jake, Sam, or Kathryn. Look for elk, moose, bears, eagles, and marmots, then walk 2 to 3 kilometers beside Maligne Lake. Maligne Canyon may be replaced by Maligne Lookout because of wildfire repairs.

“Jake has been an excellent guide, truly enthusiastic about his territory and available to share interesting stories about the place and local wildlife! Truly recommended!”

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6.Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 224 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Leave Quebec City by small Quatre Natures bus for Jacques-Cartier National Park. A bilingual guide leads a three-hour forest hike to valley views, with regional tastings and lunch included. Afterward, enjoy two hours of free time for extra walking, self-guided exploring, shopping, or possible canoeing before returning to the city.

“I enjoyed having a guide for the first few hours and then being able to explore on our own for the last couple of hours. The guide was very informative and punctual.”

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7.Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel 45 kilometers through Jasper National Park by comfortable minibus, stopping at Maligne Canyon Overlook, Medicine Lake, and Maligne Lake. Guides such as Sam, Catherine, Josh, and Jake explain wildlife, geology, local history, and the effects of the 2024 wildfire. The easy 2 to 3 kilometer lakeshore hike ends with time for lunch before returning to Jasper.

“Really great trip to Lake Maligne! Katherine (sorry for the inevitable misspelling) was uber friendly and helpful to the whole group. We were able to see tons of animals enroute which was awesome!”

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8.Cabot Trail Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring the Cabot Trail from Baddeck in an air-conditioned vehicle with a small group. Your guide may be Brian, Harry, Bruce, Frank, or Misty, each bringing local stories, photo stops, and practical advice. Cape Breton Highlands National Park admission is included, while lunch is purchased separately.

“Bruce, our driver and tour guide was excellent. He was very laid back, funny, informative and very knowledgeable. The only thing that would have made it better, would have been if the leaves had changed colour more, but , Mother Nature! Highly recommend!”

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9.eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

This four-hour Banff outing combines a 26-kilometer e-bike ride with a three-kilometer guided walk at Johnston Canyon. You’ll ride past Vermilion Lakes and along the Bow Valley Parkway, then hike to Lower Falls before returning by shuttle. Guides such as Megs, Michael, Luke, and Santiago are known for careful pacing and local facts.

“Johnston canyon can be crammed with tourists, but the walk/hike is very scenic. Santiago, our guide, was awesome, lots interaction and information. We had a great day and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun outing”

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10.Cabot Trail: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Drive Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail with a GPS-triggered audio guide from Tripvia Tours. Download the tour on WiFi, then follow stories about Mi’kmaq, Scottish, Acadian, geological, and natural history as you reach viewpoints, trails, beaches, waterfalls, and communities. One purchase covers your vehicle and the tour can be reused anytime.

“This audio tour was excellent. Make sure you download it and run through the tutorial before you get to the Cabot Trail for two reasons: One, to familiarize yourself with it and Two, in case you lose your cell signal, which will happen along the way. It had GREAT info that was very helpful in gaining insight about the area.”

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11.Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise– Hike, Canoe or Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting Moraine Lake and Lake Louise from Banff, Canmore, or Harvie Heights. Choose more time at either lake, hike to viewpoints such as Lake Agnes Tea House, or rent a canoe at your own cost. A local guide drives a 14-passenger van, shares park and wildlife facts, and handles Moraine Lake access.

“We were driven by Yannick who was the best tour guide we've ever had. He shared information with us with remarkable enthusiasm (despite leading this tour on a daily basis). Super easy to talk to!!! We enjoyed the amazing sunrise after Yannick took us to the viewpoint and previewed the highlights. He left us to enjoy the sunrise and met us back at the van with hot chocolate.”

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12.Cabot Trail Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 101 reviews · from $129

From Sydney’s cruise port, a local English-speaking guide takes you along Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail in a small group of up to 14. Expect mountain and ocean views, fishing villages, beaches, photo stops, restroom breaks, and a bakery or café stop. Guides may include Tom, Catherine, Kenny, or Joe.

“Very long bus tour of a section of the Cabot Trail. A visit to the guide’s family’s fishing area that was not very interesting to me. The guide, Kenny, was very knowledgeable and proud of his heritage. Not exactly sure he should have mentioned American politics (even though we agreed with him). When on vacation, it’s nice to get away from that. We saw beautiful places and a beach. A few stops for restroom breaks and snacks but the tour was very long. Kenny never stops talking so it’s difficult to enjoy the view. Fishing is not our thing and that was probably 85% of the info we listened to.”

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13.Shared Cruise Excursion – “Mini” Cabot Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Ride from Sydney’s cruise port into Cape Breton’s famous Cabot Trail region in a small group of up to 14. Guides such as Brian, Frank, and Mark share local history, coal-mining stories, and Celtic and Acadian culture while stopping at St. Ann’s Bay, Kelly’s Mountain, Cape Breton National Park, and scenic overlooks. Expect a beautiful but road-heavy day, not a complete Cabot Trail loop.

“Brian was an excellent tour guide. We really enjoyed the journey. Simply for awareness people need to be aware this is an out and back tour as there is no way to make a full circle. The trip is worth it, but you are in the van for many hours. However, Brian was good at stopping at many attractive points along the route. We saw beautiful scenery and learned a lot about the area.”

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14.Discover Ancient Pictographs – Guided Canyon Hiking Tour 3H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Join a certified local guide for a three-hour canyon hike from Canmore Recreation Centre. You’ll visit two waterfalls, see Indigenous pictographs, explore caves, and learn about geology, plants, animals, and local history. Groups are limited to six, with guides such as Ben and Jacob leading the way.

“Our tour guide Ben was amazing! Super helpful and accommodating. Very informative and interactive hike. Learned lots. Very funny and personable guide. Would highly recommend.”

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15.Wilderness and Wildlife Hiking Tour – 3hr Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Meet your guide at Canmore Recreation Centre for a three-hour hike on quieter Kananaskis trails. Guides such as Isla, Ben, and Jacob adjust the route for weather, trail conditions, and wildlife reports. Expect forests, streams, mountain views, wildflowers, local history, and signs of bear or cougar activity, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“Explored a beautiful mountain trail with our knowledgeable guide Ben. We enjoyed walking through the flowered meadows while Ben taught us about the local wildlife. Entirely delightful”

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