4 Guided Day Hikes in Canada to Build a Trip Around

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

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

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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2.Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch

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

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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3.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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4.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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