Snowshoeing to Paint Pots

Banff, Alberta, Canada

The Paint Pots is a great introduction to snowshoeing that provides insight into the fur trade and its impact on Western Canada.

Along the way hear stories of Banff's indigenous people, explorers and fur traders who lived in and traveled through the Rockies.

Snowshoe on an easy trail through the Vermilion River Valley to the Paint Pots, a cultural treasure within our National Parks.

This trip is on mostly flat terrain and you will have a chance to search for snowshoe hare, moose, and wolf tracks while exploring.

Finally, near the Paint Pots you'll be rewarded with a unique Canadian treat - hot maple taffy!

Includes

• Professional, knowledgeable guide
• Hot chocolate and cookie snack
• Snowshoes & hiking poles
• Pick up and drop off from most Banff hotels
• The snowshoe adventure

Rating

• Introductory

Operator

• Discover Banff Tours

Departures

• 1:30pm daily (hotel pick ups commence prior to this time)
• Mid Dec - Mid April (depending on snow conditions)

Duration

• Allow approx 4 hours round trip

What to Bring

• Warm clothes, including hats, gloves and warm boots. Ski wear is strongly recommended for this tour
• Don't forget your camera!

Important Information

• Minimum age is 8 years
• Return distance: 3.0km
• Elevation gain: minimal

Prices

• Adult: $66 (13 years and over)
• Child: $40 (8-12 years, accompanied by an adult)

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