SNOWSHOEING IN THE ROCKIES
Snowshoeing is an exhilarating way to travel across the blanket of snow that covers the mountains each winter
Activity available from mid-September to mid-March
Traverse across frozen Lake Louise or Emerald Lake or on the many trails surrounding Banff, Lake Louise or Emerald Lake. You’ll feel light as a feather as you crunch through snow drifts while exploring the Rocky Mountains in the winter.
Popular Trail Near Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Tunnel Mountain Drive starts at the closed gate at the intersection of Tunnel Mountain Drive and St. Julien Way. Closed to vehicles in the winter, this route provides splendid snowshoe opportunities with views of Cascade Mountain. It also connects with the Surprise Corner to Hoodoos Viewpoint trail. The trail is 1.7 km one way.
For more information on trails on snowshoeing trails in Banff visit Parks Canada.
Popular Trail Near Deer Lodge
Lake Louise Lakeshore starts in front of the Chateau Lake Louise. This 4 km return trail features classic views and at the lake’s end as well as a 100 m tall frozen waterfall.
For more information on snowshoeing trails in Lake Louise visit Parks Canada.
Popular Trail Near Emerald Lake Lodge
Emerald Lake Trail is an easy five-kilometre trail around picturesque Emerald lake. The trail starts at the bridge by Cilantro on the Lake.
Rentals are available for guests staying at the lodge.
For more information on snowshoeing trails near Emerald Lake Lodge visit Parks Canada.
GUIDED SNOWSHOE TOURS
The quiet beauty of winter is a delight to explore on snowshoes. Swishing through fresh powder, you notice how the snow acts as a canvas, recording the tracks of hares, martens and even lynx.
Explore the wilderness with Great Divide Nature Interpretation during a 3 to 4 hour snowshoeing tour in Banff or Yoho National Parks. The outing includes snowshoes, poles, overboots (as necessary), hot chocolate, herbal tea and their famous homemade power bars.