Summer Activities
Another season to discover the magic of Banff National Park
Summer Adventures in Banff and Lake Louise
Endless summer adventures await in Banff and Lake Louise! Ride the Lake Louise Gondola for stunning views and wildlife sightings, tackle Mt. Norquay’s Via Ferrata, or explore by hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, horseback riding, and more.
Paddle our pristine lakes
Discover the beauty of Banff National Park at your own pace! With the help of our Adventure Hub team, you’ll be gliding across a pristine mountain lake in no time. Rent from our fleet of inflatable stand-up paddleboards (SUP) or inflatable tandem kayaks and start your adventure today.
Sightseeing and via ferrata
HANDS ON ADVENTURE ABOVE THE CLOUDS
June – October (weather permitting)
Looking for the thrill of a lifetime? Challenge yourself to climb Banff’s only Via Ferrata (Italian for the Iron Path) at Mt. Norquay. Rated the area’s top activity on Trip Advisor, this exhilarating ascent into the cliffs high above the ski area offers jaw-dropping views. Lead by a certified guide, you make your way up a fixed anchoring system of cables, ladders and a suspension bridge. The exposure is real, but so is the safety. No climbing experience is necessary, just the physical ability to climb a ladder and a healthy spirit of adventure.
Lake Louise Gondola
Enjoy breathtaking alpine views and the chance to spot grizzly bears who call these slopes home during the summer months on a spectacular ride up the Lake Louise Gondola. Cruise for 14 minutes in an open chair or fully enclosed gondola to 2,088m (6,850ft) amid stunning mountain scenery. Up for a challenge? Then tackle the summit of Mt. Whitehorn. Whatever your fitness level, also be sure to bring your camera to capture your own special memories of soaring peaks, stunning glaciers, lush carpets of alpine wildflowers fed by clear springs and delightful glimpses of wildlife.
Sunshine Meadows & Sunshine Mountain Lodge
Sunshine Meadows is one of the most stunning alpine setting in the Canadian Rockies. Situated at an average elevation of 2,220m (7,300ft), the Meadows straddle the Continental Divide and the boundary between Alberta and BC.
A network of gentle trails wind their way through the Meadows and offer a range of walking for all abilities; from easy one and two hour strolls, to challenging full-day hikes to Quartz Ridge, Healy Pass, or beyond. You can choose to hike on your own or join one of the full-day guided hikes. Many of the trails are considered gentle and suitable for everyone.
SkiBig3 Adventure Hub
Rent your skis and snowboards to ride the most legendary terrain on our SkiBig3 resorts; Banff Sunshine Village, Mt. Norquay and Lake Louise Ski Resort. Need more than just skis and snowboards? we also rent out winter jackets, snow-pants, boots and helmets so you can save room in your luggage for our new resort logo merch!
To learn more about the resorts, rental skis & snowboards, or booking your ski tickets, stop by the SkiBig3 Adventure Hub at our Banff or Canmore locations.
Get Inspired!
