Half-Day Canadian Rockies Canyon Exploration
Overview
Hike through a water sculpted canyon in the heart of the Canadian Rockies near Canmore, Alberta, below the towering Grotto Mountain. A great experience for friends or family that explores pictographs, waterfalls and interesting rock formations such as Hoodoos. This 4-hour, guided tour includes an interpretive component. Upon meeting complete an orientation and waivers before convoying 15 minutes to the trail head.
What's Included
- Local Guide
- Transport to trail head
- Kananaskis Conservation Parking Pass $15 + tax/vehicle/day
Meeting Location
2801 Bow Valley Trail
Canmore, AB T1W 3A2, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Please come prepared with water proof jacket and pants, warm clothing, hiking boots or shoes, lunch and water for the day. It can snow any day in the Rockies.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-18084P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Local Guide.
- Transport to trail head.
- Kananaskis Conservation Parking Pass $15 + tax/vehicle/day.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-Day Canadian Rockies Canyon Exploration is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Canadian Rockies Canyon Exploration will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Local Guide
- Transport to trail head
- Kananaskis Conservation Parking Pass $15 + tax/vehicle/day
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Please come prepared with water proof jacket and pants, warm clothing, hiking boots or shoes, lunch and water for the day. It can snow any day in the Rockies.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
