Canadian Rockies Multisport
Bike, Walk & Raft in Banff & Jasper National Parks
Can't decide between biking, hiking or rafting in the Canadian Rockies? You don’t have to. We’ve taken our favorite activities in the region's most stunning spots and combined them into a terrific trip that reveals this destination’s rugged and breathtaking sites. Come bike and hike in Banff and Jasper national parks with Backroads Trip Leaders who know them intimately. Spin past glaciers inching their way down the faces of mighty peaks, trek to lakes of deepest blue and emerald green, and unleash your spirit in miles and miles of spectacular wilderness that challenges your sense of space.
Trip Planning Links
- Natural and historic treasures discovered by foot, bike and boat
- Walk on massive Athabasca Glacier with informative mountain guides
- Bike to impossibly blue Lake Louise and Maligne Lake
- Float Class II rapids of the Athabasca River
- Spot signs of marmots, deer, beaver and coyote
The Day-to-Day Itinerary
Days 1-2 Jasper
Meet in Banff 
Stride through pristine mountain wilderness in the Valley of Five Lakes, winding past its blue-green namesakes and through the habitats of mule deer, beavers and coyotes Visit Maligne Lake to see its magnificent color before a downhill and rolling ride Hike through spectacular Maligne Canyon or up to Old Fort Point Myriad optional activities await: indulge in a massage at our hotel’s full-service spa, play a round of golf or survey your surroundings from horseback.
Day 3 Bow Lake
Pedal a quiet road to Athabasca Falls, one of the Rocky Mountain's most powerful and breathtaking cascades Revel in the views of the Athabasca Glacier and the massive Columbia Icefield On the shores of Bow Lake, kick back in the historic hunting lodge built by Jimmy Simpson, a pioneering mountain guide Look for resident wildlife, including moose, elk, bighorn sheep and black bears.
Days 4-6 Lake Louise
Hike to a magnificent vista overlooking Bow Falls Ride over the Continental Divide en route to Lake Louise, a world-renowned turquoise beauty ringed by glaciated peaks Stroll alongside the lake’s shimmering shore and follow the path of the Victoria Glacier up to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse Spend time at the Post Hotel’s Temple Mountain Spa Dine at the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, which showcases the cuisine of chef Hans Sauter Pedal a route lined with virgin forest and wildflowers toward Banff Enjoy a farewell picnic before heading back to Banff.
- Premiere Inns: These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.
- Casual Inns: These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the area with such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.
- Deluxe Family Camping: We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.
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We had an incredible experience! It was our first vacation of this kind and we were elated with the new friends we met and overall experience. Our guides far exceeded our expectations; it wouldn't have been the same without them. This trip enriched us spiritually - it was more than a sports activity.- Steamboat Springs, CO More about this Trip All Guest Reviews
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Canadian Rockies Multisport
SECLUDED LODGES: Premiere Inns*
Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper (2 nights) Plentiful amenities - including a full-service spa, pool, tennis courts and golf - and an inviting setting help put this lodge on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List year after year.
Num-ti-Jah Lodge
Bow Lake (1 night) A rustic and simple retreat on the shore of stunning Bow Lake, built in 1923 by legendary outfitter Jimmy Simpson.
* Casual Inn
Post Hotel & Spa
Lake Louise (2 nights) A prestigious Relais & Châteaux member with a spot on Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List, where regional art and crafts accent natural pine beams and river-stone fireplaces.
Canadian Rockies Multisport
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Biking Average | Walking Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insider Trips | Explore at a leisurely pace—on village walks, market strolls, art history excursions, hands-on cooking classes and more. | ||
| 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 miles | 2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
Day 1
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Hiking 4.7 miles
- 250 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
- Biking 23, 29 miles
- 2000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
- Hiking 1.6 miles
- 200-foot elevation gain
- River Rafting 2 hours
Day 3
- Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
- Biking 19, 22 miles
- 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
- Glacier Walk 2 hours
Day 4
- Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- Hiking 4 miles
- 500 feet elevation gain
- Biking 29, 37 miles
- 600 - 1100 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 2 to 3 2 Route Options Available
- Hiking 6.2, 8 miles
- 1200 - 1800 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 1 2 Route Options Available
- Biking 21 miles
- 1000 feet elevation gain
- Walking 1.4 miles
- 150 feet elevation gain