Check Out These Fun Things to Do in Banff: 2026 Winter Season
Calling all adventure seekers: winter in Banff is the perfect place to try some fun, snow-filled sports and activities in Canada’s famous mountainous region. If you’re visiting Banff this season, there are a lot of fun and exciting activities you can enjoy with Banff Adventures.
From active tours to relaxing sightseeing tours, keep reading to learn about all the things to do in Banff this winter.
Explore Banff's Winter Landscape with a Guided Sightseeing Tour
We offer several sightseeing tours year-round, but here are some of our most popular winter tours that all ages can enjoy:
Icefields Parkway & Ice Bubbles at Abraham Lake: This exciting package features an exciting snow show journey to the viewpoint at Peyto Lake, an ice-skate across Abraham Lake’s ice bubbles, a guided walk through the Epic Icefields Parkway, and a cozy, lakeside bonfire at the Rockies.
Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon: Ever wanted to skate on the famous Lake Louise? Now’s your chance with our combo tour, featuring an excursion at this iconic, frozen blue lake and a jaunt to Johnston Canyon’s ice walk to see the frozen waterfalls. This exciting tour offers glimpses of elk, eagles, and other wildlife, and the best part is a secret stop at the end of the tour!
Banff Winter Wonder Tour: Get your cameras ready! Our Banff Winter Wonder Tour will drive you to all the best photo and Instagram-worthy spots in the Rockies, including Lake Minnewanka and Sulphur Mountain. After the tour, you’ll enjoy a trip up the Banff Gondola, dinner at the Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen, and a multimedia exploratory experience at Nightrise.
Hit the Offroad Trails on a Snowmobile
If you’ve always wanted to try snowmobiling, we offer several tours and excursions at locations including Golden, Paradise Basin, and Kicking Horse! You can find tours ranging from 2 to 5 hours in length, as well as half-day and full-day options. We also offer backcountry tours for varied skill levels.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the amazing scenery along mountain trails with assistance from our expert guides. Whatever your skill level, snowmobiling is available to everyone! The tours from Golden and Kicking Horse feature sights like the Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges, while the Paradise Basin will take you through interesting sites like Marmot Falls and the remnants of a silver mining town from the early 1900s (you’ll even get a BBQ lunch!).
If you want some fun and adventure in between sightseeing, our snowmobile tours are the way to go!
Mush with a Team of Huskies on a Dogsled
Get the chance to traverse a breathtaking mountain trail behind an active team of Huskies in Spray Lakes Provincial Park. Your tour guide will allow you to harness and hook up the dogs and even drive the sled (with their guidance, of course!).
This two-hour trip covers 5 kilometres through the Canadian Rockies, and your adventure ends with a delicious snack and hot beverage. Our Unleash the Musher tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you don’t want to miss!
(Visit this page to learn more about our Dogsledding Tour.)
Find Plenty of Fun Things to Do with Banff Adventures!
If you’re looking for fun things to do in Banff this winter, check out our wide selection of activities, rentals, excursions, and tours at Banff Adventures! Whether you’re travelling solo or bringing the whole family along, there is something for every thrill seeker to enjoy.
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