Canadian Rockies Adventure Week

Banff · Canada

Challenging7 daysNorth America~£2,500 est.

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Overview

The Banff–Yoho corridor packs more accessible drama than anywhere else in North America, and this week runs it as four disciplines. Raft the Kicking Horse River's grade III–IV melt, climb the via ferrata on Mount Norquay's limestone ledges above the Bow Valley, ride the Canmore and Bow Valley singletrack, then finish with an overnight walk into Lake O'Hara's amphitheatre of larches and turquoise water — the one corner of the Rockies where access is rationed, and all the better for it. The catch is exactly that rationing: Lake O'Hara's bus and campground places go by Parks Canada lottery in early spring, and Moraine Lake's road is now shuttle-only, so book access before you book flights. June brings big water on the rivers; September brings golden larches and cold, quiet trails. Around £2,500 per person for the week with guided rafting and via ferrata, plus park passes — and carry bear spray on every trail; it is not optional kit here.