Canada · WINTER ACTIVITIES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying in: 15 winter days out, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before booking.
Review of the Athabasca Glacier tour from Banff, including Ice Explorer, Glacier Skywalk, lunch, stops, price, timing, and practical tips.
“The tour guide did such a great job. She knew lots about the history of each place we stopped. She kept it interesting thru the very long day. Maybe an 8 hr tour would be better?”
Explore Whistler’s Medicine Trail by snowshoe, with forest lore, herbal tea, snacks, and a small group led through the Callaghan Valley.
“What a wonderful day in nature. Our guide was attuned to our various skill levels. She exuded great sense of wonder and appreciation of the surroundings and had many great stories.”
Explore Victoria’s Chinatown, harbour, and Market Square with local bites, drinks, history, and a scenic water taxi ride in 2.5 hours.
“Excellent overview of the harbor area of Victoria BC. Michael was very knowledgeable, patient and numerous. He was also considerate of my slow pace.”
Review the Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour, with wildlife, whale calls, cold-weather tips, pricing, and booking advice.
“This tour was fun and enjoyable, even in the rain! We walked around town, taste tested a range of food and, learnt so much about the history of the area. It felt good to support local businesses.”
Explore Old Montreal in winter on a 90-minute small-group walk covering major landmarks, local history, photo stops, and practical city tips.
“This was such a special and important part of my trip. My friend and I started our trip to Montreal with this walking tour to get an idea of the city and it provided that exactly with the history of the city. It was fun, interesting and super informative. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind and made the experience smooth and wonderful. I highly recommend starting your trip with this tour.”
Mont-Tremblant snow tubing review: eight runs, mechanical lifts, family tips, pricing, gear, food, and what to expect near the resort.
Review of Jasper’s winter wildlife bus tour, with mountain views, expert guides, small groups, pricing, wildlife odds, and practical tips.
“Got to see some amazing countryside and be thoroughly entertained by our amazing guide, Yvonne”
Review of Radventures’ Banff winter tour, with Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, hotel pickup, gear, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Rae was our guide for the Johnston and Lake Louise Wonderland tour. Rae was a wonderful guide, she was fun incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic personal photographer. The tour itself was incredible the hike up to the top falls was not difficult and could be managed with almost anyone, I cannot say I am particularly fit and I managed it quite easily. And wow the views, we were so fortunate to have had ice climbers there when we got to the top. Just another insight to life here. Lake Louise is just beautiful to wander around and attractions to do if you wanted. Photos hard to select just a few…”
Review of Discover Lake Louise and Yoho in winter, with Banff pickup, scenic stops, lunch, hot chocolate, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Our guide was informative and really a great resource . Beautiful area …bus ride was scenic with added information and stops along the way for picture taking …once at Lake Louise we were able to snowshoe across the lake to watch ice skating …back on the bus our guide met us with hot chocolate …I can’t say enough how wonderful this experience was …this is one you don’t want to miss…”
Review of Jasper’s Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour, with Maligne Valley scenery, wildlife odds, guide quality, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Great day seeing many different animals. Guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. We had older folks with us who could enjoy nature without too much effort.”
Review of Niagara’s Winter Wonder Tour, with Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, maple tasting, pickup details, and honest value advice.
“"I had an amazing experience with this Asif during my visit to Niagara Falls, Ontario! From start to finish, everything was flawless. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, providing fascinating insights into the history and beauty of the falls and surrounding areas. We visited the Skylon Tower, where the views were breathtaking, and spent time at Niagara Falls, where the natural beauty was awe-inspiring. The syrup and fudge tasting was a delightful treat, and I loved learning about the local flavors. Asif also had fantastic photography skills, capturing stunning photos for us throughout the tour. I felt like I got the best of both worlds - an informative and fun tour…”
Review of Ottawa’s private Parc Omega winter safari, with deer feeding, wolves, bison, private transport, guide tips, and honest value advice.
“It was a wonderful experience that Vivi made even more fun and exciting! Vivi is a very friendly and kind guide, she shared many interesting facts about Canada, making the car ride very enjoyable, and she took many photos that will be cherished memories for us! We highly recommend this tour with her and encourage you to follow her advice! Thank you again.”
Review of Niagara’s winter wine tour, with three tastings, lunch, scenic winery stops, transportation, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Details said we would be travelling by coach bus although it was a school bus which was very unexpected. Other then that, Tina was an amazing bus driver and due to our guide not being able to attend, she also took over and was full of energy and really made the trip fun and engaging and a great learning experience. We did not get to go to 4 wineries, only 3 and the 4th place was a whiskey tasting, which I also was not too happy about and wish I would’ve been given more details beforehand. All in all, everyone did have a good time despite these things but I…”
Whistler’s dusk zipline pairs four forest lines, twinkle lights, expert guides, and village transfers in a compact winter adventure.
“we went when it was fully dark, amazing experience, it was like a completely different world walking through and flying through the forest”
See Niagara Falls in winter from Toronto with Journey Behind the Falls, maple tasting, scenic stops, live commentary, and free time.
“The whole tour was excellent!! Tour guide Tracey was great”
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