Top Alberta Ice Fishing

Saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure. Get out of the car and onto the trails of the Bow River or the Spray River and enjoy the area’s beautiful outdoor environment, largely unchanged from the days of the pioneers. This equine-themed odyssey includes a guide, use of a horse, and all necessary equipment.

Perfect for newbies, this canyoning experience at Heart Creek Canyon, near Banff and Canmore, features a relatively easy approach and amazing scenery. A popular hiking destination, Heart Creek serves as an ideal location to learn how to rope rappel. Rappels progressively increase in length, culminating with a 60-foot (18 meter) waterfall rappel and slide.

Big mountain views, cool glacial waters, forests, valleys and wildlife: all from the perspective of the river. Great for all ages and perfect for first time rafters, Canmore Raft Tours offers two family friendly river floats leaving right from downtown Canmore. The 1hr "Townie" leaves five times daily at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm from the Canmore Boat Launch, which is only a few minute walk from the shops and restaurants downtown. The 1.5hr "Explorer" offers the same easy access, but we extend the tour into the tributaries and explore more, leaving at 6:00pm from the Canmore Boat Launch. All Tours offer transportation from the river back to downtown.

Enjoy a day of ice fishing with this private tour from Calgary. Follow your guide to the Kananaskis ice fishing location, where a local fishing expert will set up all the ice fishing gear, and teach you how to use everything. All equipment provided, along with bait, an insulated ice fishing tent, heater, sled, ice cleats, and lunch.