Canmore Grotto Canyon and Grassi Lakes Tour

Experience a half-day tour to witness the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Start your day with a pick-up from Canmore or Banff.
Grotto Canyon: one of the more beautiful walks in the Canmore/Banff region. Hiking down to get to the narrow-walled creek bed and discover the pictographs. As the smooth limestone walls get steeper and steeper, you’ll come upon a fork in the creek bed. Heading right takes you to a majestic waterfall known as the Grotto Canyon.

Grassi Lakes is a popular spot for hiking, photography, and wildlife viewing. This lake is known for its vibrant turquoise color.

•A small group allows your guide to give you more attention and makes the experience more comfortable
•Hassle-free pickup and drop-off services available from Canmore and Banff
•See the stunning Grassi Lake and the breathtaking Grotto Canyon.

Meeting Point

2801 Bow Valley Trail

2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2, Canada

The meeting point is Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre. Our departure time is 08:30 am or 02:30 pm. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the departure time.

Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

521 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada

Our departure time is 08:00 am or 02:00 pm. Please be ready in front of the hotel.

What's included:

• Tour Guide (English, Mandarin, and Cantonese)
• Crampons (winter)
• Hot drink (winter)

Not included:

• Meals
• Personal expenses including activities and travel insurance
• Gratuities for guide (CAD15 per person)

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours

Grotto Canyon

, , Canmore

Grotto Canyon is one of the more beautiful walks in the Canmore/Banff region. Hiking down a frozen creek bed through a tiny canyon, past unique rock formations and majestic icefalls, is known as the Grotto Canyon Icewalk.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Three Sisters

Three Sisters, Kananaskis, AB T1W 3G7, Canada

When snow covers these three peaks in the winter, they look like a nun's headpiece. The three peaks were given the name the Three Sisters in 1886.

Pass by without stopping

Grassi Lakes

, , Canmore, T0L 2C0

Grassi Lakes is a popular spot for hiking, photography, and wildlife viewing. This short picturesque trail is great for families and is one of Canmore's most popular hikes. this lake is known for its vibrant turquoise color. The surreal clear blue waters lined with bright green algae are fed by the Spray Lakes Reservoir above. In winter, with snow-covered trees lining the Grassi Lakes hiking trail and dramatic snow-capped mountains all-around, the winter scenery can be magical.

1 hour, 30 minutes