See the Best of Banff with Our Bike Rentals and E-Bike Tours
Explore Banff by bike with Banff Adventures. Choose from guided e-bike tours or bike rentals and discover iconic landmarks, scenic trails, and breathtaking Rocky Mountain views.
We have a lot of bike-friendly paths, roads, and trails in Banff National Park, which is why so many tourists opt for bike rentals and tours when they want to see our landmarks! At Banff Adventures, we offer several E-Bike tours and bike rentals for in-town routes, mountain trails, and everything in between.
Both guided and self-led biking are perfectly viable ways to utilize a bike rental in Banff, so which works best for you? Keep reading to learn whether you'd prefer to bike with the crowd or ride down your own road.
Simplify Your Plans with a Guided E-Bike Tour
If you’re the type of traveller who likes to have things planned out for you, a guided E-Bike tour removes the stress and pressure of creating your own schedule and itinerary.
While thrill seekers and seasoned Rockies visitors can usually navigate their way around, if you’re visiting Banff for the first time, a guided tour is a safe and fun way to see all the best landmarks!
At Banff Adventures, we offer several E-Bike tours, including:
- Banff Highlights Tour: Starts downtown and takes you through iconic locations like Cave & Basin, Cascade Gardens, and Tunnel Mountain
- Banff Nature Tour: This nature-based tour takes you through Vermillion Lakes, Bow Falls Viewpoint, and the Banff Golf Course Loop.
- Banff to Sundance Canyon: This ride starts at central Banff along the Bow River and travels through the Cave & Basin Historic Site to the Sundance Canyon Trailhead.
- Mountain Lakeside Paradise: If you love historic sites, this tour goes through the old town ruins of Bankhead, in addition to two iconic lakeshores!
- E-Bike and Hike Johnston Canyon: This tour combines e-biking and hiking for a perfect day of activity! Start biking at the Boy Valley Parkway and hike through Johnston Canyon to the Lower Falls Bridge.
- Johnston Canyon Cruiser Tour: Another great jaunt through Johnston Canyon, this E-bike tour also takes you through the Bow Valley Parkway, Vermillion Lakes, and the edge of Sawback Range.
Go Off the Beaten Path with a Bike Rental
Maybe you’re not the type to stick to an itinerary; maybe you’re the type of person who considers finding your own path part of the adventure! If you would rather explore Banff’s landmarks at your own pace and schedule, you can rent a bike from us instead!
You can get the following bikes from our rental shop:
- Mountain Bikes: If you want to explore Banff’s trails and nature sites, a mountain bike is perfect for both pavement and dirt roads! Available in sizes 13”-21” (XS-XL) with adjustable seats. We also have kids 20” and 24” for ages 7-10
- Urban E-bikes: The Marin Urban Electric Sausalito Bike is ideal for cycling through the Banff townsite, and is designed to help you tackle hills and lifted ground with ease! Available in sizes S-XL for renters 14+.
- Supreme E-bikes: If you want to combine nature adventures with townsite tours, the Larkspur Supreme E-bike is ideal for riding on gravel, pavement, and dirt roads, so you can hit the trails and tour the Fairmont on the same day! Available in sizes S-L for renters 14+.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of E-Bike Tours and Rentals
Before you take off on your guided or self-led biking tour, it’s important to make sure you're prepared! You’ll be spending a few hours to a full day out in the elements, and in tricky landscapes, so make sure that you…
- Wear the right gear: Put on weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and a helmet. If you book a guided tour, safety helmets are included!
- Pack sunscreen: Whether the sun is blazing or it’s a cloudy day, sunscreen is still important to protect you from UV damage and a nasty sunburn.
- Pack plenty of water and snacks: You need to stay fueled and hydrated to keep going on a bike, so make sure to pack good snacks and a full water bottle!
- Keep your phone charged: While our guided tours are designed to be safe, it’s still important to have a way of contacting someone if you experience a fall or another issue. Keeping a power bank or wireless charger in your bag will ensure your phone stays charged throughout the tour!
Cycle the Rockies with Banff Adventures
Ready to take on Banff by bike? Book your tour or bike rental through Banff Adventures and enjoy cycling through some of the Rockies’ most iconic sites! Contact us today to book your next adventure.
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