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Canadian Rockies Family Multisport Camping: Bike, Walk and Raft in Banff and Jasper National Parks

“Raw, rugged landscapes. Clean, clear water and air. Row upon row upon row of jumbled saw-edged mountains with endless possibilities for exploration. Abundant wildlife sightings—moose, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats. I had a sense of awe the entire time I was there.” This is how one Backroads guest described the natural drama that unfolded in the Canadian Rockies. We've found the perfect way for families to explore and experience the natural wonders of two of the Rockies' most famed destinations, Banff and Jasper National Parks—by bike and on foot. You’ll spin past glaciers inching their way down the faces of… more

Canadian Rockies Family Multisport Camping: Bike, Walk and Raft in Banff and Jasper National Parks

“Raw, rugged landscapes. Clean, clear water and air. Row upon row upon row of jumbled saw-edged mountains with endless possibilities for exploration. Abundant wildlife sightings—moose, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats. I had a sense of awe the entire time I was there.” This is how one Backroads guest described the natural drama that unfolded in the Canadian Rockies. We've found… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $1,798* per person
Lodging: camping
Number of days: 6
Group size: 24

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Backroads

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Trip details

Days 1-2 Jasper National Park

Meet in Banff and shuttle to Jasper • Enjoy a scenic Class II raft trip down the Athabasca River for a unique view of the wilderness • Adults pedal along the Maligne River and explore the Maligne Canyon while kids are introduced to rock climbing by accredited instructors.

Day 3 Banff National Park

Ride a quiet mountain road along the Athabasca River to Athabasca Falls, keeping your eyes open for wildlife • Join certified mountain guides on an ice walk across the Athabasca Glacier.

Days 4-6 Lake Louise

Spin along the Icefields Parkway in the shadow of the Continental Divide • Tumbling glaciers flank the route toward our campground • Along the way keep your eye on the forest for elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and black bears • Enjoy a leisurely walk around lovely Lake Louise, a picture-perfect turquoise beauty ringed by snowcapped peaks • Beginning at Moraine Lake, adults hike a switchback trail to the subalpine meadowland of the Larch Valley • The youngsters join a local naturalist for a fun-filled exploration of the mountains • Pedal from Lake Louise to Johnston Canyon for a bountiful picnic • Shuttle back to Banff.

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