Top Alberta Self-guided Tours

See Edmonton without booking an expensive guided tour with this Edmonton Scavenger Hunt Experience. Using an app-based game, work with your own team to complete challenges and find objects around the city as you take in the sights and, of course, have fun. Plus, you’re never truly alone—if you need help, you can chat with a remote host on the app.

Discover the hidden sides of Calgary on this scavenger hunt adventure, as you and your team race to find clues, take funny photos, and answer trivia questions. Join a group of up to 10 other players as the scavenger hunt app guides you around the city on the perfect blend of a sightseeing tour and interactive challenge.

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour scavenger hunt adventure in Edmonton. Roam the streets of this vibrant city as your complete challenges, hunt for hidden treasures, and rack up points. Using the app, unlock a list of objects to find in any order that suits your fancy. Compare your score with adventurers from across the country and enjoy the guidance of a remote host available via chat. Get ready to make the most of your afternoon in Edmonton.

Spin through the streets of Edmonton at your own pace and explore with ease with this road bike rental service. Choose the bike to suit your riding ability, then zoom through Edmonton at your leisure. With high-spec fixtures such as aluminium frame, carbon fiber fork and Shimano 11-speed gearing, the bikes are built to last. If you’d like a little extra boost to your bike, choose an e-bike with electric pedal assist and cover more miles with less effort! Rental includes tool bag, spare tubes, flat pedals, pump and helmet.

Bring the whole family along on this moderately challenging—yet totally fun—river rafting excursion down the Athabasca Valley in Jasper National Park. Join a guide in an 8-person raft for a multi-rapid run down the Athabasca River Canyon for a trip challenging enough to be counted as an adventure but relaxing enough for you to enjoy the beautiful canyon scenery along the way.

Experience the excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this guided, 2-hour excursion. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, then ride along Alberta's Athabasca River in Jasper National Park. This ‘Mile 5’ trip is the river’s most popular, challenging class II rapids. The guide will be taking photos along the way which will be available for purchase at the end of the trip. All the necessary rafting equipment is included.

Jasper National Park is an amazing place to experience nature, and a gentle adventure on the Athabasca River is a great way to do it. This small group float trip takes you down several miles on the Class II rapids—that means you can expect a few splashes along the way, but nothing too scary. Your guide regales you with stories of the area and its inhabitants as you go.

Paddle through the dramatic Athabasca Canyon on a half-day whitewater rafting adventure from Jasper that takes on fun, family-friendly Class 2+ rapids. You’ll start at the base of Athabasca Falls, then paddle a 7.5-mile (12-km) stretch of river with a certified river guide. This half-day rafting excursion includes all equipment and transport from downtown Jasper, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Whether your vacation is coming to an end or you’re a Banff local jetting off on a trip, this transfer service takes the hassle out of getting to Calgary Airport from Banff. Select your pickup location and your driver will be waiting there for you. You’ll get to the airport in good time, with no need to tour the countryside picking up strangers as this is a private service.

Saddle up and head out on the Rocky Mountain trails in Banff National Park. Explore the area by horseback with your cowboy guide to see the area in a way you can only experience from on the back of a horse. With a guide in the lead and a guide bringing up the rear, your ride will be a safe, fun adventure in the wilderness.  

Get a little wet and have a lot of fun on the Athabasca River. Travel with your small group to the put in point and raft the Mile 5 section of the glacier-fed river. This section of river is a great introduction to river rafting as it begins with an approximately 10-minute float before the class II rapids start. Experience the gentle thrill of some bumps and splashes on your excursion.

Jasper’s Sunwapta River is a stretch of grade III rapids, where challenging twists and turns and spectacular scenery come as standard. On this tour, spin along the Icefields Parkway road and admire sweeping views over the famous Rocky Mountains. Tackle the swirling white-water currents with your guide, and watch the riverbanks for sightings of native wildlife living within the Jasper National Park.

Take on the Class II and Class III white-water rapids of the Sunwapta River with a 4-hour rafting adventure from Jasper, following the dramatic Endless Chain Ridge through Jasper National Park. You’ll paddle alongside an experienced river guide, splashing over an 8-mile (13-km) stretch of fun rapids. This 4-hour whitewater rafting trip includes all necessary equipment and instruction, as well as round-trip transport from a central location in Jasper.

This educational and entertaining guided winter wildlife tour introduces you to the gorgeous natural beauty outside of Jasper. You'll learn about the history and geology of the area from the expert local guide, as your comfortable van gently rolls through the incredible nature scenes. Don't forget your camera to capture the wildlife and scenic beauty of the Athabasca Valley, Maligne Valley and Medicine Lake.

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.

Experience the winter wonderland of Banff’s Johnston Canyon on this ice walk tour. Join a professional guide on a hike along the canyon’s steel walkways, to visit the beautiful lower and upper waterfalls, and learn how this majestic canyon was formed. Your excursion includes round-trip transportation, ice cleats, and a hiking pole, plus a light snack and hot chocolate to help warm you up.

Nestled below the peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, Banff is widely considered among the finest ski resorts in Canada—and the equipment rental queues can be long. With this ski, pole, and boot hire service—geared toward learner skiers—order your kit in advance and beat the queues. Reach the slopes faster with in-house fitting at your accommodation, and relax with slope-side servicing included.

Find your way around the vibrant city of Calgary and learn about its history and culture using an app on your phone. Access clues and puzzles that take you to some of Calgary’s most notable buildings, monuments, and neighborhoods, and follow the instructions to get involved in all manner of dares and games. See the city and have fun at the same time.

Explore Edmonton in your own time and at your leisure with this interactive scavenger hunt tour. Download the tour app on your phone or mobile device, and follow the clues and directions to find some of Edmonton’s most popular locations and hidden gems too. Snap photos of each checkpoint that you find to win points in the game and rank higher in the global leaderboard.

Dominated by the peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, Banff ranks among the most popular ski resorts in Canada—and the equipment rental queues can be long. With this snowboard and boot hire service—geared toward beginner boarders—order your kit in advance and reach the slopes faster. With fitting at your accommodation plus slope-side servicing included, you can hit the snow knowing your rental equipment is covered.

Explore Calgary with Crazy Dash! Our scavenger hunt app allows you to explore the city to find items and perform tasks for points. Items can be found in any order you'd like. Check the rankings during your game to see your score and compare it to others around the country! All Crazy Dash scavenger hunts have a remote host that will chat with you during the game. Crazy Dash is our most laid-back scavenger hunt! Take your time and wander Calgary with us today!

Get to know the fun-filled town of Canmore in a different way, with this fast-paced puzzle solving adventure. The puzzle will lead you to the hidden spots of Canmore’s downtown, where you’ll be free to explore the many shops, eateries and more. Solve the puzzle and help a local historian and singer recover the schedule for her next world tour. All the fun of a scavenger hunt, escape room and amazing race in one.

Join in the family-friendly fun at Canmore, as you work to solve a 100 year old mystery while exploring the local town. With all the fun of an escape room, scavenger hunt, and amazing race combined. Your clues will lead you to exciting spots in downtown Canmore, with stunning scenery, river trails and great local eateries to explore.