Rocky Mountain Day Trips
Things to do
An awesome place to relax, hot tub, sauna, or get a massage among the mountains.
60 locals recommend
Kananaskis Nordic Spa
1 Centennial DrAn awesome place to relax, hot tub, sauna, or get a massage among the mountains.
Rent a bike and use the Legacy trail to bike from Canmore to Banff! We recommend starting in Canmore because then your way back is slightly more downhill and parking will be easier to find, as it is typically less busy than Banff. The pathway is entirely paved and it is not too hilly (it is a very slight consistent uphill, but you don't really notice until you are coming back downhill).
33 locals recommend
Legacy Trail station
Rent a bike and use the Legacy trail to bike from Canmore to Banff! We recommend starting in Canmore because then your way back is slightly more downhill and parking will be easier to find, as it is typically less busy than Banff. The pathway is entirely paved and it is not too hilly (it is a very slight consistent uphill, but you don't really notice until you are coming back downhill).
If you want a relaxing day indoors you can book a massage, enjoy the hot pools, sauna and steam room.
46 locals recommend
Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray AveIf you want a relaxing day indoors you can book a massage, enjoy the hot pools, sauna and steam room.
Go and see some wolves and wolf dogs. The guided experience teaches you all about the wolves, what they are doing to help them and you even get to go into the pen and feed them (children are not allowed to do this version of the tour).
35 locals recommend
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
263156 Range Rd 53Go and see some wolves and wolf dogs. The guided experience teaches you all about the wolves, what they are doing to help them and you even get to go into the pen and feed them (children are not allowed to do this version of the tour).
Take a helicopter tour over the Rocky Mountains for exceptional views and an amazing experience!
Rockies Heli Canada
Take a helicopter tour over the Rocky Mountains for exceptional views and an amazing experience!
Sightseeing
Take a hike to the tea house around the lake, canoe on the lake, sit by the lake and enjoy the views, or go for lunch at the Fairmont Lake Louise. In the winter there is ice skating on the lake, ice sculptures and horse drawn carriage rides.
371 locals recommend
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailTake a hike to the tea house around the lake, canoe on the lake, sit by the lake and enjoy the views, or go for lunch at the Fairmont Lake Louise. In the winter there is ice skating on the lake, ice sculptures and horse drawn carriage rides.
Check out this cute mountain village with lots of hiking, shopping and mountain views!
614 locals recommend
Banff
Check out this cute mountain village with lots of hiking, shopping and mountain views!
Take the gondola to the top of a mountain for stunning views of Banff and the Rocky Mountains. Buy tickets in advance because lines can be very long for entry.
86 locals recommend
Banff Gondola
100 Mountain AveTake the gondola to the top of a mountain for stunning views of Banff and the Rocky Mountains. Buy tickets in advance because lines can be very long for entry.
Hikes
A nice easy day hike with railings, stairs and beautiful waterfalls.
99 locals recommend
Johnston Canyon
Bow Valley ParkwayA nice easy day hike with railings, stairs and beautiful waterfalls.
This is a slightly more challenging hike, but it has very rewarding views at the top. Typically takes the average hiker about 2.5 hours to the top! It is quite uphill, but definitely worth it. Don't forget to bring some bear spray.
86 locals recommend
Ha Ling Peak
This is a slightly more challenging hike, but it has very rewarding views at the top. Typically takes the average hiker about 2.5 hours to the top! It is quite uphill, but definitely worth it. Don't forget to bring some bear spray.
A nice easy hike. Great for kids. You will often see rock climbers here.
16 locals recommend
Grassi Lakes Trail
Grassi Lakes TrailA nice easy hike. Great for kids. You will often see rock climbers here.
Sulphur Mountain
A nice hike in Banff.
Take the Sentinel Pass hike to see the larch trees. Especially beautiful in September. Get there early, the parking lot is often full by 6AM in the summer months on the weekends. They also offer a shuttle service within Lake Louise to the trailhead.
127 locals recommend
Moraine Lake
Take the Sentinel Pass hike to see the larch trees. Especially beautiful in September. Get there early, the parking lot is often full by 6AM in the summer months on the weekends. They also offer a shuttle service within Lake Louise to the trailhead.
Skiing/Snowboarding
Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd.
934 15 Ave SWA great place close to Calgary to ski for the day.
A great ski resort, snowboarders typically prefer this hill because of it's jump/skills area. Close enough for a day trip from Calgary.
142 locals recommend
Sunshine Village
A great ski resort, snowboarders typically prefer this hill because of it's jump/skills area. Close enough for a day trip from Calgary.
Mount Norquay
2 Mt Norquay RdA good ski hill for kids.