Exhilarating, professional, safe, with wonderful guides taking you through clouds and sailing…read moresmoothly through the clouds, over the mountains and trees. Absolutely a must!

REALLY??? No one has written a review for these guys yet? Am I the only customer that's…read moresurvived??!! Jk These guys are amazing and will have you running off mountains in no time. Literally. They took me to the top, put me in a harness attached to Hugo, and within minutes I was airborne. Me, who is utterly terrified of heights. Me, who was literally shaking from fear. Me, who was wearing my lucky unicorn shirt to bolster my bravery. Poor Hugo.... I really think he thought I wouldn't be able to do it. He made me go to the edge of the mountain, the rocky, slippery, gravelly edge 8000 feet up, against all my better judgement and with no parachute attached yet, and run in place to try to get me to overcome my fear. It didn't work. The only thing that worked was the threat that it was more dangerous to DRIVE down the mountain with their hilarious driver, Arnie, than it was to fly down. Once airborne tho, it was waaay more interesting and amazing than scary. Just remember, you CAN scoot back on the harness and comfortably sit as opposed to dangling and having that harness wedged up in your junk the whole time. Once I figured that out, I relaxed and enjoyed the ride. Hugo gave me some geography lessons while up there and he took some amazing pictures and fun videos with a selfie stick as well which meant I could leave my phone safely zipped in my pocket and enjoy the ride. We were able to ride the currents, up and down, up and down, up and do (blerp), for a while before coasting down for a very soft landing. I highly recommend this outfit and this adventure while in Canada! These guys were so professional and knowledgeable, even I felt (somewhat) safe in their hands. DO EET!!

I was visiting Banff, Alberta in June 2025 and we took the opportunity to drive out to Golden, BC…read moreto see Boo! SCHEDULE Due to the gondolas being down for repairs since last year, transportation up is using the ski lift. As a result, they are only open Friday through Sunday! So check their website before you head out! BOO THE BEAR Boo is an adorable 24 years old grizzly bear. On the day that we visited, he came out for breakfast at 09:00 AM, then promptly went to take a nap until about 2:00 PM! If you are not fortunate enough to see Boo on your visit, Kicking Horse is wonderful and will issue you a return ticket to come back (at no further charges). We were fortunate enough to see Boo, follow him around, and stayed to chat with the rangers about him. We were only able to stay about an hour, as the Refuge closes to the public at 3:00 PM!

Ohhhh Boo, I love you!…read more Boo is the resident grizzly in a 12 acre natural habitat on the kicking horse resort property in conjunction with the resort and the non-profit Kicking Horse Country Grizzly Bear Society. I think he's probably got the best digs of any captive bear I can think of. Not that I think bears should be captive but in this case, Boo and his sister were orphaned very young by a jerky poacher and wild survival was unlikely for them so this really was their best shot at a good life. One of the cool things about this set up is they can find out what grizzlies learned from mom and what's instinct. The actual process of building a den is instinct but the skills required to do it are learned they believe as Boo and his sister (no longer with us) struggled to build a den in their early years and people had to help make sure they have a safe place to hibernate. It's pretty reasonable to just get a chairlift ticket up to Boo and listen to the tour. We did the Ranger assist which cost $55 or so and gave us an extra private hour with the ranger while Boo was getting dinner. The regular tour is great but I LOVED the ranger assist. We watched him shell peanuts and schuck corn. He eats apples whole. We also learned a ton of extra stuff about him as the Ranger was just a wealth of information about him, bears, conservation and biology. Hubby liked the extra opportunity for photos because he got quite close at this time for an extending period compared to only a brief sighting on the regular tour when he went for a bit of a tub time in his little self dug pond he has which is quite deep into his habitat for viewing. If you love animals this is a must do detour when you're around Golden. Kicking Horse Resort has a few packages that include Boo time so you might want to think about making a day out at the resort. I believe Boo is only accepting visitors from the end of June to early September in any given year so please check before making the trip just to visit him.

Well organized, super friendly knowledgeable, and safe guides... Luca made it so much fun and got…read moreus all taking the perfect lines... And the rapids were absolutely killer!!! Got fully soaked from the Terminator sitting up front; complete blast. We did the lunch after, which was perfect... Can't recommend enough!

This was my first time white water rafting and honestly it was one of the best experiences I've…read moreever had. Wild Water Adventures is a well-oiled machine - safety guidelines, all the gear you need, clear instructions, changing rooms, bus trip to the river's edge, photos along the trip - they take care of everything and it all runs so smoothly. You don't have to worry about a thing, just enjoy the Kicking Horse River. I want to say a special thank you to our guide, Spencer, for making our trip so much fun and most importantly for keeping us all safe! Highly recommended.

Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park is a wonderful alternative for canoeing if the boathouses at…read moreLake Louise and Moraine Lake get too busy. What really stands out is the value; the canoe rental rates are significantly more affordable here than at the other major lakes. The staff that operates the boat house and the attached gift shop were wonderful, incredibly friendly, and helpful. While the lake is certainly less crowded than its more famous neighbors, parking can still a challenge. Expect to spend around an extra 20 minutes to park, and be prepared to walk a short distance from your spot to the water's edge. Once you're there, it's well worth the effort. There are also several beautiful, easy-to-moderate trails circling the lake to explore the scenery on foot after your paddle. Cilantro on the Lake restaurant can get busy, but The Window walk up food counter is quick, and perfect for grabbing some food for a picnic in the canoe. Highly recommended for a more relaxed and less crowded scenic mountain experience!

I go to see three beautiful lakes on my first day in Banff National Park. Our last stop was at…read moreEmerald Lake in Yoho National Park. Yoho National Park is one of the four contiguous national parks in Canada's Rocky Mountains. Emerald Lake is a freshwater lake near the town of Golden. The lake has a emerald green color to it and is enclosed by mountains of the President Range. I had a nice time here. I did some of the hiking trials and saw a little bit of wildlife along the way. This lake is less crowed than Louise and Moraine lakes which I enjoyed. I enjoyed the views while hiking and came across a plaque about the fossil-bearing deposits of the Burgess Shale in the area. I grabbed lunch at the Cilantro on the Lake restaurant before heading out. There are canoe rentals at Emerald Lake if you want to get out on the water.

Literally no other place I would rather write about for my 100th review of 2022!!! I am so, so…read morefortunate my friend took me to Canadian Off-Road Adventures located in Golden, British Columbia back in June of 2022 for an epic day of riding around on All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). My friend booked a three hour tour with the owner, Che, and we were super excited to have him and Ayden as our guides for the afternoon. In fact, we were actually the only ATV on the tour on this particular rainy day but we did not mind ONE bit!!! My friend and I ended up sharing an ATV due to the rather steep increase in price to have two drivers (drivers are $229 while passengers are $99). While we had planned to take turns driving, my friend was so, so, so kind to let me drive the whole day because I was having the best day EVER!!! Che and Ayden drove us in the company van to the starting point after we were outfitted with our safety gear (helmets, gloves, and handkerchiefs). We practiced driving around a dirt lot for a little while so Che could ensure we were being safe and knew how to operate the ATV. Once we were given the all-clear, it was time to adventure. Seriously, the views were absolutely stunning from mountain views to rivers, streams, and waterfalls! When we got to the top of the vista, the light rain had actually turned into snow and I genuinely felt like we were in a snow globe. It was such an amazing experience from start to finish. We even saw a black bear on our way back. I had never had so much fun on an ATV before but this tour actually led me to book another ATV tour in Big Bend National Park earlier this fall. Che was hands down the best and while our trip to Banff and Jasper was a highlight reel, this ATV tour was my favorite part of the trip. I cannot recommend Canadian Off-Road Adventures enough - it is worth every minute and every penny!!!