Why choose this Banff tour ?
This easy 3-kilometre trail through Kootenay National Park to see the historical Paint Pots is the perfect introduction to snowshoeing. You’ll hike along a snowy forest path to the Paint Pots, a cultural treasure, with an option to try tobogganing on a crazy carpet slide. This small-group tour includes round-trip transportation from Banff, snowshoes, hot chocolate and a uniquely Canadian treat – hot maple taffy made in the snow by your guide.
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What makes Snowshoeing Tour to the Paint Pots a unique experience ?
You’ll hike on an easy trail along a bridge across the frozen Vermilion River and and along the snowy path winding through a forest of pine trees to the fascinating Paint Pots, which are mineral deposits once used by First Nations people for rock painting. Along the way you will hear stories from your friendly guide of Banff’s indigenous people, explorers and fur traders who lived in and traveled through the Rockies.
After having a go at the crazy carpet slide down the hill (if you wish!) your guide will share hot chocolate and make a sweet frozen dessert in the snow for you to try – delicious maple taffy.
This three-kilometer (1.86 miles) afternoon tour is an excellent trip for beginners as it covers a mainly flat terrain with minimal elevation gain, and also suits anyone wanting a pleasant activity outdoors in the majesty of Kootenay National Park.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 8 years.
- Guests should dress in ski wear for this trip including a winter jacket, ski pants, hats, mittens, and warm winter boots.
- All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by someone 18 years and older.
- All adults must sign a waiver prior to the tour. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or guardian of any child under the age of 18.
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- Snowshoeing Tour to the Paint Pots
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Included with Your Ticket
- Small group size (up to 12 guests per guide)
- Professional guide
- Hot chocolate and a maple taffy treat
- Return transport from Banff
- Snowshoes
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
- Hiking pole
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Discover Banff Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Edmonton.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 44 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
DIRECTIONS
• You must be ready 5 minutes before the 1:12pm departure time behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
• The pick up location will be the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 138 Banff Ave.
• Hotel pick-up from select Banff hotels is available but you must call to schedule this ahead of time. Transportation will not go to hotels without prior scheduling and confirmation.
• All guests should refer to their booking confirmation found in their traveler message centre. If you have any questions surrounding the pick up location please call us at 1-877-565-9372.
• All guests should refer to their booking confirmation found in their traveler message centre to verify where their pick up location is for their booking. If you have any questions surrounding the pick up location please call us at 1-877-565-9372.
• The minimum age is 8 years.
• Please be prepared for the mountain weather, it changes quickly and our winter tours run in anything from -27C (-17F) to +10C (+50F). Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside for the majority of your tour. Safety is our first priority. If the guide thinks your attire or footwear isn’t appropriate and compromises your safety on the tour, you may not be able to participate.
To ensure that you enjoy the tour, please wear/bring:
• Thermals/base layers/long johns.
• Snow pants are essential as we will be walking in deep snow. Snow pants can be rented from stores in Banff.
• A warm shirt or sweater.
• A winter jacket, ideally waterproof. Ski jackets can be rented from stores in Banff.
• A hat and mitts.
• A neck warmer or scarf.
• Sturdy waterproof boots, ideally ones that go over the ankle as we will be walking in deep snow. Winter boots like Sorel, Baffin etc are great. No trainers, sneakers, vans, ugg boots, or “dressy” boots. If you do not have waterproof boots, please contact our Reservations Team and we will check our stock levels or recommend a rental store.
