Snowshoe Hike the Sunshine Meadows from Banff

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4 hrs
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From 12 years-old and up
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From€113

Discover Sunshine Meadows, the most visited spot in Banff National Park, on a snowshoe hike starting in Banff!

Located in Canada's Rocky Mountains, the Sunshine Meadows are a popular destination for scenery and hiking in Banff National Park, near Calgary. In winter, it's the ideal place to go snowshoeing from Banff, in the company of a local guide from White Mountain Adventures!

After being picked up in Banff, you'll head to Sunshine Village, a very popular ski resort close to Calgary. Here, you'll take a gondola and chairlift to the heights of the mountains, before embarking on an unforgettable snowshoe hike through Banff National Park! You'll enjoy an incredible experience with your feet in the snow, facing the winter landscape of the Sunshine Meadows. There will be no trail in front of you, just snow as far as the eye can see, and you'll have to make your way through it with your snowshoes and trekking poles!

The snowshoe hike near Banff will take around 3 hours, then you'll return to Sunshine Village by gondola, delighted with your sporting achievement and with beautiful images filling your head. If you're staying in Calgary, this activity could be the perfect opportunity to enjoy a peaceful moment in the Canadian Rockies.

For an incredible winter activity in Banff, don't hesitate to book this snowshoe hike in the Sunshine Meadows!

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From€113

Practical information

Looking for a snowshoe hike near Banff? Then you have to discover the beautiful Sunshine Meadows!

Course of events
  • Banff pickups (30 min)
  • Meeting at Sunshine Village on top of stairs in front of Creekside Building
  • Ride the Gondola and Standish chairlift at Sunshine Village (15 min)
  • Amazing deep powder snowshoeing surrounded by spectacular scenery (2.5hrs)
  • Head back down on the Gondola to the base (15 min)
  • Return to Banff
Activity requirements

A minimum of 2 people are required in order to confirm the trip.

Special terms

Once your reservation is confirmed, you must contact your instructor to determine your pick up location in Banff.

If you are not at your pick up location on time, the guide will leave without you and you will not be refunded.

If you are not properly prepared for winter conditions as described you will be turned back and your payment will not be refunded.

Joining this trip means being prepared for any kind of weather. High alpine weather can be extreme and may be completely different than in town weather.

Meeting point:
Pick up in Banff to determine with the instructor
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Hiking guide
  • Transport from and back to Banff
  • Sunshine Village gondola and chairlift ticket
  • Snowshoes and trekking poles
  • Hot chocolate and snacks
  • Taxes
Do not forget to bring
  • Winter boots or hiking boots
  • Warm coat and pants
  • Hat and gloves
  • Ski goggles highly recommended
  • Water

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