Discover Snowshoeing Tour

This late-morning tour may feel somewhat physically demanding at times (depending on your level of fitness), but it is a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to try snowshoeing for the first time, or simply wants to have some winter fun with a certified Professional 4-Season Tour Guide and learn about Waterton Lakes National Park! All required snowshoe equipment is provided.

Difficulty Rating: Moderately Easy
Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
Price: $59 per participant
Maximum 12 participants allowed
Minimum 3 participants required
Suited to age 6+; must be able to walk 1km over snow; participants should enjoy an active lifestyle and be comfortable with being outside in cold winter conditions. Prior snowshoe experience is not required.

Tours may be rescheduled or cancelled at the guide's discretion, if snow conditions are not conducive to snowshoeing, if temperatures are below -20C or winds exceed 60km/h.

What’s included in the Tour?

• Personalized tour commentary provided by knowledgeable, friendly, experienced local guides
• Personal instruction and tips about snowshoeing techniques
• Complimentary Snowshoes
• Complimentary Hiking poles
• Blankets are also available (if desired)

What to Bring / Wear

• Whenever you are taking part in outdoor activities in the mountains, it is a good idea to dress in layers appropriate for the weather (e.g. Tops: base-layer t-shirt, long-sleeve shirt, sweater or fleece, puff-down jacket, outer-layer jacket; Bottoms: long underwear, pants, outer layer snowpants)
• Appropriate outerwear suited for the weather (a good windbreaker or hardshell ski jacket)
• Wear good, sturdy winter boots
• Appropriate headwear (hat, bandana, warm toque)
• Gloves or Mitts
• A small backpack
• Your own hiking poles (if desired)
• Your own blanket (if desired)
• A favorite cushion or collapsible/folding camp chair (to kneel / sit on, if desired)
• Any medications / allergy prevention
• A Sense of Adventure and an interest to learn!

What to Expect

This tour begins when you meet your guide at Cameron Falls in the Waterton townsite, where you will collect your snowshoe equipment and review snowshoe technique with your guide. From there, participants must drive themselves to the the staging area of the tour, as described by the guide. Please note that tour participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from this meeting area. Also note that the starting point for the tour may change, depending on snow conditions (your Guide will confirm with you when you meet at Cameron Falls). The route itself is approximately 1km in length, though it may feel like a longer distance/duration due to some elevation gain/loss and ever-changing snow conditions.

Upon meeting your guide in the morning, you will be outfitted with appropriately-sized complimentary snowshoes. We also provide complimentary hiking poles. Prior to hitting the trail, your guide will provide you with an introductory lesson in basic snowshoeing techniques and familiarize you with what to expect on the tour.

Though your snowshoe journey may change, based on snow conditions, the typical route is a 1-way snowshoe loop with periodic stops for your guide to point out some of the interesting features of the area and offer up a personalized interpretive moment or two. Before you start to get cold, you will resume snowshoeing until the next viewpoint, where your guide will share a few more noteworthy points of interest and share a few additional stories.

Eventually we will complete our loop and return to the starting point, where the tour will conclude.