The 15 Canada Ski Trips That Earn Their Price

1.Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $291Our pick

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Banff to Athabasca Glacier with a guide such as Neil, Georgia, or Jake. You’ll stop at Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake, ride an Ice Explorer across the ice, drink glacier water, walk the Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy a picnic lunch.

“This is a must-do tour! Checked all the boxes - definitely an epic experience. Tour guides were friendly, informative and helpful. Bring a spare battery and be prepared to be amazed by the beauty that Banff National Park and the Icefield Parkway (top 10 must do drive - check it and see for yourself) have to offer.”

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2.Medicine Trail Snowshoe Tour

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

Meet at Carlton Lodge for a 20-minute ride to Callaghan Valley, then follow an old trapper’s path through cedar, fir, and hemlock forest. Your guide fits the provided snowshoes, shares local plant lore, and serves medicinal-herb tea and snacks. The three-hour tour returns to Whistler.

“Jeremy was a fabulous guide. Very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna! We had a wonderful time!”

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3.Quebec City: Jacques-Cartier National Park Snowshoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Spend a winter day in Jacques-Cartier National Park with Quatre Natures. From Quebec City, your guide provides snowshoes, trail instruction, nature commentary, local snacks, hot chocolate, and lunch. No snowshoeing experience is needed, but you should be comfortable with hills and a few hours outdoors.

“Our guides were very organized and willing to accommodate everyone in our group! It was such a fun time snowshoeing along the trail, with stops to hear information about Birch and Fir trees, drink hot chocolate, and munch crackers and jam from delicious wild caught blueberries. The hills and slopes along the trail provided plenty of great exercise and outdoor views! Highly recommended!”

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4.Snowshoeing with mountain goats Private activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

Join François and his goats for a private 3.5-hour snowshoe outing near Pont-Rouge. Walk beside the Jacques-Cartier River, see cliffs and ice, hear local stories, then warm up with stew, hot drinks, dessert, and maple whiskey by a campfire.

“The guide was really helpful, and having the goats and dog there just made the whole experience even more enjoyable!”

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5.Snowshoeing Tour to the Paint Pots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

You’ll follow an easy 3-kilometer snowshoe trail through pine forest to Kootenay National Park’s Paint Pots. Guides such as Georgia, Ray, Rob, and Neil share local stories, then serve hot chocolate and maple taffy. The small group has up to 12 people, with snowshoes, poles, and Banff transport included.

“This was such a fun snowshoeing experience in Kootenay National Park! We got to see a little bit of the actual paint pots, but as it's winter, it was expected that many of them were snow covered. The highlight really was walking the trail in fresh powdered snow, with the beautiful forest and mountains in the background. Georgia and Chloe were awesome guides! They're very knowledgeable about the area. They shared some fun stories and the hot chocolate and maple taffy were nice bonuses.”

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6.Snowshoeing Tour in Jacques-Cartier National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Quebec City at 9am for a guided snowshoe hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park. Guides such as Gabrielle and Lorenzo lead first-timers along snowy forest trails, with local tastings, hot drinks, lunch, equipment, park entry, and return transport included.

“We had a fantastic snowshoeing hike! Our guide, Aurelie, was very knowledgeable and accommodating as this was our first experience snowshoeing. The hike was about 3 miles long over about 2 hours with great views throughout. Lunch was provided, and was a great compliment to the experience with lots of local ingredients. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone wanting to experience the beauty of this large national park!”

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7.Whistler Premium Ski Rental Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $154

Rent premium skis, poles, boots, and bindings from Black Tie Ski Rentals in Whistler for about five days. You’ll get a semi-private fitting, slope-side service, complimentary gear changes, flexible pickup and return, and optional hotel delivery in Whistler and Blackcomb.

“Very good, friendly service, fast and uncomplicated... Keep it up! Class also the location directly at the lift. You could leave the skis and equipment overnight and pick them up efficiently the next morning. Great service!Auto-translated”

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8.Snowshoeing in Kananaskis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Walk across Kananaskis snowpack on snowshoes with a guide, learning about the valley and winter wildlife. Clod and Stacy lead the outing, with hot drinks, cookies, gear, and morning or afternoon departures included.

“Clod and Stacy were the best guides. They kept us (first timers) engaged and entertained throughout. Really enjoyed it”

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9.Whistler Development Ski Rental Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $105

You’ll receive developmental skis, boots, and poles fitted in a semi-private lounge at a Whistler or Blackcomb slope-side shop. Choose a fitting time, use hotel pickup if eligible, switch gear at no extra cost, and return everything easily after your five-day rental.

“Prompt service. Very friendly. Very professional. Good experience all around. I’d recommend it to others.”

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10.From Banff: Snowshoeing Tour in Kootenay National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Ride from Banff to Kootenay National Park, learn snowshoeing on a gentle 3-kilometer trail, visit the Paint Pots, and enjoy hot chocolate, maple taffy, and a crazy-carpet slide. Guides such as Jeff, Ben, Eli, and Chloe add local stories along the way.

“Ben was an awesome guide and made the experience great with our group. All his knowledge of the area, plants & animals was awesome! Two thumbs up! Would recommend”

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11.Snowshoe Through Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $105

Meet Paul or Arman downtown, then ride into Vancouver’s snowy mountains for a guided forest hike. Snowshoes, transport, water, a snack, and hot cocoa are included. Expect a small group, about four miles of walking, and patient help for first-timers.

“Los paisajes son únicos y espectaculares… necesitamos condición física jajaja pero en realidad la experiencia es maravillosa”

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12.Whistler Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $164

Spend about seven hours exploring backcountry terrain near Whistler Blackcomb with a professional guide. You must ski or snowboard at a strong blue level, bring or rent your own equipment, and be ready for changing weather, untracked snow, and a safety-focused day.

“Thanks Phil for the all the good information on keeping safe in the backcountry. We had a great time”

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13.Jacques-Cartier National Park: Skiing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours · from $108

Leave Quebec City by small bus and learn ski-shoeing in Jacques-Cartier National Park. Your guide teaches simple techniques, leads you along quiet snowy trails, and points out wildlife signs, forest details, and park history. Victor and Lorenzo are among the guides praised for patient instruction.

“j'ai découvert le ski-raquette, activité que je ne connaissais pas et j'ai beaucoup apprécié. Elle m'a permis de découvrir également le telemark. Nous avons eu très beau temps avec un bel enneigement et le groupe était très sympathique. Merci à Lorenzo pour ses explications très complètes. J'espère que j'aurai l'occasion de pratiquer de nouveau cette activité.”

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14.Skiing (Hok Ski) Excursion in Jacques-Cartier National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Trade ordinary snowshoes for Hok skis, a clever mix of cross-country skis and snowshoes. From Quebec City, you’ll learn the basics, ski through Jacques-Cartier National Park, stop at a refuge for lunch and a hot drink, then practice telemark-style climbs and descents with guides such as Levi, Lorenzo, Vicky, or Johann.

“Great day in a beautiful national park. Our guide was terrific- very patient, friendly and spent time teaching us the proper techniques. Wonderful family experience!”

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15.Fire Man Guided Snowshoe Tour in Mont-Tremblant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Start at Mont-Tremblant’s activity centre, get fitted with snowshoes, then follow a guide into the forest for about two hours. Alex and Richard are praised for their pacing, stories, and humor. Midway through, you’ll learn to build a fire on the snow, with time for nature spotting and a warm, memorable finish.

“I was traveling solo, and that was not a problem. The others in the group, and our guide, Richard, welcomed me right in. We all checked in with one another during our snowshoeing experience in the forested trails to make sure we were all doing fine. It was hard physical exertion in some places as we hiked up and down the mountain trails, and, in some instances, forged our own trail! Our guide knew just when to slow down or stop to let us rest and to point out some interesting sights in nature. He gave us helpful hints on navigating some unique terrain, offering to assist us as necessary.…”

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