Sunshine Meadows Vistas - Guided Hike (Easy)
Description
Named the #1 Day Hike in Canada by Lonely Planet! Sunshine Meadows are known by many as the most stunning alpine setting in the Canadian Rockies. Situated at an average elevation of 2220m (7,300'), the meadows straddle the Continental Divide and the boundary between Alberta and British Columbia. Surrounded by some of the Rockies' highest peaks, the unobstructed views are beyond compare. Wildlife abound in the meadows, and the brilliance of the summer flowers and autumn larches guarantees spectacular scenery on every visit.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Meet in bus parking lot behind Mount Royal Hotel (corner of Caribou and Beaver Street). Meeting time is 8:20am. Look for white high roof van.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is according to the weather; please check the current reports, dress in layers, and bring a rain jacket.
- Hiking shoes or boots are required.
- Please confirm hotel pick up time and location
- Please advise us your choice of sandwich for the day (roast beef, ham & cheese, turkey or veggie)
- Minimum age to participate is 12 years old
Reviews(16)
We had an unforgettable full day experience with Brian from White Mountain Adventure in Banff! He guided us through Sunshine Meadows and made the walk truly special (this despite 3 weeks extensive road trip & hikes from BC to Alberta). His deep knowledge of the local flora and passion for the alpine environment brought every step to life. We discovered so many beautiful plants and hidden details we would have missed on our own. Brian’s friendly personality and storytelling made the hike both educational and fun. Highly recommend this tour if you want to experience the magic of the Rockies in a unique and memorable way! We learned so much from Brian and are grateful for such experience
The hike was amazing, beautiful surroundings, guides Michelle & Josh were great , informative about the sunshine meadows and kept a comfortable pace. All up a wonderful experience.
Thank you for your review! We will let Michelle and Josh know you appreciated their service.
The hike was absolutely the BEST of our trip. Aiden was a great guide. Sadly the wildflowers were crushed by 6" of snow a few days earlier. Was stunned and lucky enough to spot a wolf on a hillside.
Hi Randy, yes, August snowfalls can crush both the high-alpine wildflowers as well as the spirits of those who live for summer (the snow always comes too soon). Luckily these wildflowers are built for life in the alpine, and will be back again :). Meanwhile we are back to summer weather, and looking forward to more great hiking in September
Had an absolutely brilliant day - the scenery was stunning with wildflowers everywhere! Many thanks to Jay for making the day so fantastic - he is such a lovely bloke and a wealth of information. Special thanks to White Mountain Adventures for running this with only the two of us - really appreciated this as it was our last day in the Rockies and we could not reschedule.
Hi Dianne, Happy to accommodate you :) Our daily public programs do run with a minimum of 2 pax, so there is always the chance of having a private tour if no one else books. Jay will love hearing this feedback from you. Glad to have made a positive impact on your Banff adventure.
We have used White Mountain Adventures for other outings but this was our first time enjoying Sunshine Meadows during the summer. Previous snowshoe trips have been amazing - what a treat to see the same area with an abundance of wild flowers and few people. Marie led our guided hike and we were a small group - just here and four of us hiking along. She came armed with great maps and a terrific knowledge for the wild flowers and mountains in the distance. This hike is called easy, but we ended up covering quite a bit of ground, making our way up past snow for our lunch on the ridgeline. A most epic day!!
Thank you for your review. Sunshine Meadows really is a special place, and unrecognizable between summer and winter conditions. We are glad to hear Marie made such a positive difference to your visit to Sunshine Meadows.
Kristi Beetch is an amazing, knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide! We thoroughly enjoyed our day with her and appreciated her patience as we prepared for our outing. Her love of the mountains is contagious! Everything ran smoothly and on time. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your review. Kristi's knowledge and passion in unmatched here in the Rockies. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with her in the Rockies.
Our guide, Catherine, was a friendly veteran guide with 25 years of experience, and was very attentive to each and every participant. Along the way, we received information about a grizzly bear sighting, and she responded flexibly, including changing the route, making it a very meaningful experience.
A top activity from our three weeks in the Canadian Rockies. Owen our guide was fun, informative and a genuinely nice person. The views were spectacular and flower meadows amazing. The chair lift was fun and we had a really great day, thank you. O’Fee family Guildford, UK
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear we were able to provide a highlight experience for your Canadian Rockies adventure. We share all of our reviews with our staff, and will pass along your well wishes to Owen. We are fortunate to have him aboard this year.
This was an easy and enjoyable hike. Our guide was Sarah and she was amazing! She was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the area and the surroundings and history of the place. Thank you Sarah for storing my jacket in your locker so I wouldn't have to shlep it on the hike! It was much appreciated! And thanks for an amazing morning!
Thank you for your review!
We had a fabulous hike (11km but can be shortened) with our guide Pablo who made it both fun and fascinating. In addition to his great guiding skills and warm and friendly personality, Pablo was so knowledgeable about the Rockies, and even threw in some geology and glaciology along with identifying flora and fauna. The wildflowers were beautiful, the lakes stunning and the views everywhere were simply spectacular! We did the slightly harder version, walking up from the gondola (instead of the chairlift) and around both loops, and loved every minute. If we ever come back to Canada we’ll be back to White Mountain Adventures for sure! Muy fantastico, Pablito!!!
Thank you for your review. We love Pablo, too! We hope you can join us again on a future trip to Canada, as there is a lifetime of hiking to be done here in the Rockies
