10 Nature & Wildlife Tours in Canmore That You Shouldn't Miss

Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours, the famous forerunners in sled dog touring and racing in the Bow Valley, created the first dog sledding tours over a quarter of a century ago! With over 30 years of experience and expertise in touring, racing and conservation; we are extremely proud of our Canadian and Albertan roots and look forward to sharing our exceptional experiences with you. Our mission is to educate, entertain and provide our guests with a “once in a lifetime experience!” We employ the most qualified instructors, the friendliest and most beautiful, authentic touring huskies who all receive the best possible dog care. We provide guests with the safest tour offerings, all while ensuring the utmost comfort and superior attention to customer service and detail. Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours excels in its commitment to offer the most genuine dog sledding experience in the Canadian Rockies!

Faraway Land Photo Tours is a professional tour service located primarily in the Canadian Rocky mountains and in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Their passion for teaching makes them the perfect host to take your photography to the next level. Take the stress away from holidays and let us put you in the right place at the right time so you can capture the best of memories.

Explore Accessible Wilderness! Experience Canmore's wonderful trail system with our local guides. A truly authentic experience suitable for the whole family. Learn about local wildlife, culture, and history. Don't forget to bring your camera! The tour stops frequently to enjoy the sights and sounds of Canmore's most picturesque scenery.

Beneath the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies front ranges, flows the glacial fed Bow River. Surrounded by forests of pine and spruce, and home to some of the most magestic and iconic animals in Canada, this scenic river float provides guests of all ages the opportunity of a lifetime. Departing within a few minute walk from downtown Canmore, this professionally guided interpretive tour is perfect for families, friends and folks of all ages.

Canmore River Adventures provides exceptional float tours along the beautiful Bow River in Canmore. Let our guides expertly guide you down the stunning glacial waters of the Bow River and gaze in wonder at the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains as you learn about the history, mountains and wildlife of the area. The perfect mountain adventure for all ages (3yrs+).

Moose Trail was started by a couple of Canmore Firefighters with a passion for adventure! Our goal is to bring you away from the crowds and show you something that you won’t get on other tours. Start your day on the water in a raft or on a paddle board, then enjoy some spirits at a local distillery and finally take a dive up a bumpy mountain road to an isolated lodge for Dinner. It is very common to see wildlife on our tour so don’t forget the camera!

Howling Dog Tours is a family-run operation out of Canmore Alberta and offers visitors a unique outdoor adventure. The company runs tours in the majestic Rocky mountains, near Canmore, Banff and Kananaskis Country, which combine spectacular alpine scenery with the fun of a dogsled ride. Whether you prefer to sit back as a passenger or attempt to lead your own husky team with the help of your guide, the experience is truly unforgettable. There is plenty of interaction with the Alaskan and Siberian huskies, snacks and beverages, and a professional guide on each sled. Howling Dog offers a variety of tours, ranging from two-hour trips to half-day adventures, and can create custom trips for groups and corporations. Howling Dog Tours Ltd. is based out of Canmore, Alberta, and is not affiliated with the B.C. company with a similar name.Each tour begins with a complimentary pick up in Banff or Canmore, followed by a scenic drive to the site in the back country of the Canadian Rockies. Upon arrival to the site, guests are given a brief introduction, as well as safety talk prior to being assigned to a guide. Each sled is professionally guided for the guests safety and comfort. It is company policy to only run guided sleds; it is the best way to control a dog team and still give the customer a chance to take a turn driving the team, decreasing the risk of injury to dogs and guests! The guides will make sure that each guest has appropriate gear, and if required, snow boots, pants, jackets and hats will be loaned to the guest for the tour duration - no charge! Once the guests are ready, the introduction to the team happens, where each person is encouraged to learn the dogs names, and help harness a dog. Guests are then allowed to help while the guide hooks up the dogs to the lines in front of the sled. The dogs, when walked to the line, may be lifted up to walk on their back feet - this is done to control the pressure of the collar on the neck, because the are so strong and want to pull (we call this "taking them out of 4-wheel drive!). Once out on the trail, there is plenty of time to learn more about each dog and the breed in general. The breeds you will see are the Alaskan, Siberian, and Seppala Husky. There are Iditarod and Yukon Quest veterans to meet as well as retired sprint racing dogs, still full of energy and always raring to go! Snacks and hot beverages are offered at the mid-way point of the tours. The dogs are rewarded at the end of the tour with a biscuit and bowl of water - hugs are allowed too! Each trip ends by offering for purchase (optional) a photo of the moving team and guests, taken at the start of the tour - the only photo you can't get yourself! Take some time to get the names of your team written on the back, so you can remember them for a lifetime!

Canada Special Tours, simply called “CST” creates, organizes and operates Special Interest Group Tours, Self Drive Tours and Wellness Retreats in Alberta & British Columbia, Canada for adult 50+ travelers.

I am an Australian-Canadian professional photographer based in Canmore in the Canadian Rockies. I enjoy hiking & backpacking, and have had many opportunities to do so throughout the world but nowhere more so than right here in the Canadian Rockies where I am a certified guide with the Interpretive Guides Association. It is here that I feel in my element; taking my best photographs, exploring my creativity and curiosity on the search for new angles, rare light and emotive moments in time.