Hiking in Canada: the 13 Best Guided Hikes

1.Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · from $98Our pick

Meet IceWalks guides at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre for a three-hour, five-kilometre glacier walk. You’ll ride a short shuttle to the ice, use provided micro-spikes, and explore crevasses, mill wells, meltwater streams, and icefalls with guides such as Mike, Stu, Nick, and Tyler. No climbing experience is required.

“Great hike up to the tongue of the glacier and hike on the glacier surface. Tamara was a great guide - knowledgeable and good humored”

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2.Quebec City: Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 224 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Leave Quebec City for a guided hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park, with a small group of up to 12. Your guide leads a forest route to valley views, shares local food and drinks, and serves lunch midway. The morning hike is followed by free time for extra walks or canoeing before the return bus.

“I like it , we only have a missunderstandig about the pick up time.. because of the lenguaje (we dont speek french) but at the end everything was rigth”

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3.Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $153

Spend about seven hours hiking one of four Banff-area trails with a certified guide, poles, transport from Banff, and a packed lunch. The scheduled route may be Stanley Glacier, Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, or Plain of Six Glaciers. Guides such as Tina, Spencer, Evie, and Sam are praised for steady pacing, safety, and strong local knowledge.

“I did the Larch Valley Hike and it was fantastic! Super well organised, pick up and drop off was on time, and the packed lunch was great. But our two guides Evie and Jade (hope I got their names right!) really elevated the experience - they were friendly, experienced hikers and made the whole group feel very safe and welcome. I was also lucky enough to have a great tour group, which made for great conversation! This is my second Discover Banff tour and I will always recommend this company if you’re looking for a great day out in Banff.”

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4.eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

This four-hour tour pairs a 26-kilometer e-bike ride with a three-kilometer walk at Johnston Canyon. You ride past Vermilion Lakes and along the Legacy Trail and Bow Valley Parkway, then hike to Lower Falls Bridge. Guides such as Megs, Michael, Luke, and Santiago provide local facts and adjust the pace for the group.

“Johnston canyon can be crammed with tourists, but the walk/hike is very scenic. Santiago, our guide, was awesome, lots interaction and information. We had a great day and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun outing”

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5.Vancouver Biking and Hiking Tour including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Spend 6.5 hours with Into the Wild Tours hiking Lynn Canyon and cycling the flat Trans Canada Trail near Pitt Meadows. Guides Paul and Arman lead small groups through rainforest, berry fields, and mountain views, with bikes, helmets, transport, lunch, and downtown pickup included.

“Great day visiting Lynn Canyon and cycle in Pitts meadows. Very enjoyable. Armand as a tour guide was great.”

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6.Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 123 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Choose a guided route to Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, Stanley Glacier, or the Plain of Six Glaciers. Your English-speaking guide handles transport, trail planning, safety, and hiking poles, while you focus on mountain views and a picnic lunch. Guides such as Heidi, Lucy, Jeff, and Brooke have earned praise for their care and local insight.

“It was amazing. The guide (Anick) was fabulous and made sure we were all well prepared and had what we needed. Hike was challenging but the views were spectacular. Thank you!”

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7.Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Old Quebec by minivan for a guided hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park. Guides such as Aurélie, Gabrielle, Hubert, and Antoine adjust the pace for beginners, share local nature stories, and serve Québécois tastings with lunch. Afterward, you get free time for another trail, kayaking, canoeing, or quiet rest.

“Tour guide was great, and the park was beautiful. The bus driver didn't supply a lot of information about where to go or how to meet the guide or what the day would entail, so we almost missed our tour. It seems that many people on the bus had signed up for different activities, so not all of us were there for the same reasons. One guy on our bus missed the guided portion of the tour...when I realized that we'd found our tour group at the zero-hour, I ran off to find him but couldn't. :(”

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8.Vancouver Rainforest Hike with Waterfalls, Suspension Bridge, Old Growth Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $58Best value

Join Adrian of Breakaway Adventures for a small-group hike from Vancouver to Lynn Canyon. Expect waterfalls, creek-side trails, old-growth forest, suspension bridges, natural pools, and plenty of stairs. Hotel pickup may be available, with a maximum of six people and about three and a half hours outdoors.

“Adrian our guide was extremely informative and offered an amazing experience! I would recommend him to friends.”

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9.Photography, Gondola & Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $161

Join a small group with photographer-guide Nafees Shams, or another guide from the Nature PhotoHikes team, for a full day of Vancouver-area scenery. You’ll ride the Sea to Sky Gondola, visit Shannon Falls, hike toward alpine lakes, and learn practical camera or smartphone techniques. Pickup from downtown Vancouver, East Vancouver, or Burnaby is available.

“Our tour guide Nafees was so wonderful! Not only did he give us a fantastic day of exploring BC, but he also gave us wonderful recommendations for the rest of the trip! Highly recommend!”

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10.Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise-Hike/Canoe/Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 9h 30m · from $152

Ride in a small 14-passenger van from Banff, Canmore, or Harvie Heights to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Choose 1.5 hours at Moraine and 3.5 at Louise, or reverse the balance. Guides such as Corey, Yannick, Dave, and Mike share park facts, suggest hikes, and keep the same vehicle with you all day.

“We loved our guide Dave! He was very informative and allowed us to customize our day! He was very willing to help and answer any questions! We had the right amount of time at each lake. We even saw a grizzly bear on our drive! Thank you for a great day!”

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11.Vancouver: Rainforest Waterfall Hike and Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours · from $62

Join Adrian of Breakaway Adventures for a four-hour, small-group hike through Lynn Canyon Park near Vancouver. Walk about 9 kilometers past old-growth forest, waterfalls, clear pools, and a suspension bridge, with hotel pickup, water, and local stories included. Expect stairs and moderate elevation gain.

“I liked that the hike was limited to just our small group. Our guide, Adrian, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about Lynn Canyon Park, where we hiked, and about Vancouver and the surrounding areas in general. Unfortunately, we had an extremely rainy day - actual downpours in fact - but Adrian had rain gear to keep us warm and somewhat dry. He offered to take us to other sites given that the weather was not so great, so not only were we able to do the hike, but we also drove through Stanley Park and went to Granville Island Public Market for a bite to eat and to shop. He…”

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12.Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · from $151

Escape Toronto for a 12-hour guided trip to Algonquin Provincial Park. You will spend about six hours on selected trails, with stops that may include Mizzy Lake, Bat Lake, Ragged Falls, lookouts, and Lake of Two Rivers. Guide Mike has led some departures. Swimming is optional, and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“We had a nice day, and visited several trails, including a lake and a waterfall. We were not offered the option to do a longer hike or swim but rather driven from one trail to the other. From the description of the event and other comments, I expected a bit more engagement from the guide who was driving us around rather guiding us in nature. Nevertheless, the friendly group of other hikers, the sunny day and the stunning views made this a worthwhile experience 🤗”

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13.Exclusive Skoki Backcountry Guided Hiking in Lake Louise with Van Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Ride an exclusive van shuttle up the Lake Louise Fire Road, then hike Skoki’s quiet backcountry trails with a professional guide. Expect forests, wildflowers, lakes, streams, wildlife habitat, and broad mountain views. Lunch, snacks, water, and selected hotel transfers are included. The hike suits fit participants age 12 and older.

“This scenery of this trail/tour is absolutely breathtaking! The Skoki Trail takes you through a stunning landscape of alpine meadows, vibrant lakes, and dramatic mountain passes.”

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