Sundance Canyon eBike and Hike Guided Tour
Description
A perfect combination of moderate hiking and ebiking for families and first timers departing right from downtown Banff. See Banff highlights, cycle along Bow River pathway and enjoy a short but challenging guided hike following the waters of secluded Sundance Canyon, away from the crowds of Banff.
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Itinerary
Meet us at 202 Bear Street for your ebike orientation, waivers and to meet your guide
Follow your guide as your ride your own e-bike along the paved bicycle pathway as it leads you through Banff townsite before crossing the Bow River
Ride your ebike through a forested trail to emerge at Cave & Basin National Historic site, home of the original Banff Hot Springs and birthplace of the Canadian National Parks system.
Continue your guided ebike tour along the paved pathway as it follows the still waters of the Bow River. One final hill to climb (made effortless by the ebike) to reach the start of the Sundance Canyon Trail. Park your bikes here and enjoy a guided hike up the canyon trail. Take in the stunning setting of high canyon walls and clear cascading waters through lush pine forests. Reaching the top of the trail is rewarded with epic views of the Bow Valley before continuing the trail back to our bikes
Finish your program with a leisurely return ebike ride along the Bow River pathway to your starting location
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum rider height 5'0" (152cm)
- minimum age 14 years old
- Clients must feel comfortable riding a bike
- Minimum height 5' 0"
- Clients are required to have clothing appropriate for weather conditions on the day
- Close-toed shoes required, no sandals/flip-flops
Reviews(26)
Part e-bike tour and part hike. Got the best of both worlds for Banff. We did the Three hour e-bike tour for Sulphur Mountain. Saw Sundance Canyon, Sulfur Mt. snd hikes to some great viewpoints. Our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommend. Wear good shoes for the hike!
Thank you for your review! This program is a guide favourite, as well. Best of both worlds as you say, plus there's hardly a soul out there given there is no road access to the area (so just hikers and bikers and horseback riders can reach the area).
We were seniors on e-bikes and we LOVED it. Sanna was our guide and she took us on a beautiful ride up to Sundance Canyon along the Bow River. The hike was a loop through the canyon that was quiet and there were very few others on the trail. We highly recommend this experience.
Hi Carole, We love this program for all the reasons you cited. It's a great get-away from the busier areas of the park, given that there is no car access to the area. Happy to share this review with Sanne, who is normally in the office with us keeping things running smoothly for guides and guests.
Was a nice trip my wife like it so much 👌👌the guide was amazing 👌👌the sundance hike wa very cool
Thank you for your review! We love this program as a hidden gem in Banff away from the busy trails.
Amazing tour experience! Ebikes made getting around easy and able to see areas and scenery not accessible by car. Hike was also beautiful and relaxing. Highly recommend.
We love this program for exactly this reason. Finding spots that are not accessed via public roads makes for a far more peaceful and enjoyable experience
Santiago was a great guide. He did a great job showing us the fauna of the area. The bike and hike were amazing!! We would highly recommend this trip.
Thanks for the great review. We think the Sundance Canyon Bike and hike is a secret jewel!. We'll let Santiago know.
Love this tour!! Our guide was wonderful (and I’m very upset with myself that I can’t remember his name). He was very knowledgeable. Did a great job of explaining how to use the e-bikes and made sure everyone was comfortable before we set off. Also very knowledgeable about the history of the area, wildlife, folklore, etc. Answered every question we threw at him! The e-bikes were great and made any hills a piece of cake. Most of the trails we rode on were paved, but there were a few sections of gravel. We picked the Sundance Canyon e-bike and hike option over Johnstone Canyon option and are VERY glad we did. Once we were away from the trails near the town of Banff, it was very quiet and peaceful. We only saw 2 other people on the Sundance Canyon hike and loved the solitude to enjoy nature and not having to deal with the crowds at Johnstone Canyon. Our guide credits the popularity of Johnstone Canyon to the fact that you can reach it easily whereas Sundance Canyon doesn’t allow motorized vehicles. So it’s a long hike or a mostly uphill bicycle ride to Sundance and that lesser accessibility keeps the crowds away. Sundance Canyon was beautiful!! Be prepared for uneven footing - this is NOT a paved trail - it’s a natural path with dirt, stones, roots, and the occasional wooden bridge. Truly beautiful setting.
Thanks for the review. Dylan was the guide that day and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to him. Cheers,
Michael did an amazing job with us on this tour. He is quite personable and spent a lot of time explaining all of the sights and its rich history. His knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area is quite extensive. This is a great tour with some biking and some hiking.
Thanks Daniel. Sundance Canyon is a great tour. Glad you enjoyed being with Michael. We'll let him know.
Awesome day spend ebiking and hiking with Luke. Luke has a great personality, and we really enjoyed our time with him. My teenage boys adored him! The Banff area is beautiful, and the Sundance Canyon is no exception. Highly recommend this activity for anyone who enjoys hiking and wants to get away from the Banff crowds!
Thank you for sharing the story of your adventure with us. We love Sundance Canyon as a 'hidden gem'. As there is no road access to the canyon, most folks will skip this one in favor of sites they can drive to. It's a guide-favourite for this reason. We will be sure to share your kind words with Luke and the team!
The tour and the guide, Luke, were fantastic. My son enjoyed and learnt very much from the experience and we spent a very nice time.
Hi Maria, Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your day on the ebikes with Luke.
Pablo was our guide and he was excellent - very knowledgeable, friendly and he had a great sense of humor! We enjoyed our tour and the hike was amazing. We would highly recommend this company and this tour!
Hi Jackie and thank you for your review and your recommendation! Pablo is a great guide We love working with him. too!
