Experience the beauty of Kootenay National Park on a snowshoeing tour to the Paint Pots. Discover the historical site, try tobogganing, and indulge in hot maple taffy. Book now!
Experience the beauty of Kootenay National Park on a snowshoeing tour to the Paint Pots. Discover the historical site, try tobogganing, and indulge in hot maple taffy. Book now!
- Kootenay National Park - You’ll hike on an easy trail along a bridge across the frozen Vermilion River and and along the snowy path winding through a forest of pine trees to the fascinating Paint Pots, which are mineral deposits once used by First Nations people for rock painting. Along the way you will hear stories from your friendly guide of…
- Kootenay National Park - You’ll hike on an easy trail along a bridge across the frozen Vermilion River and and along the snowy path winding through a forest of pine trees to the fascinating Paint Pots, which are mineral deposits once used by First Nations people for rock painting. Along the way you will hear stories from your friendly guide of Banff’s indigenous people, explorers and fur traders who lived in and traveled through the Rockies.
After having a go at the crazy carpet slide down the hill (if you wish!) your guide will share hot chocolate and make a sweet frozen dessert in the snow for you to try - delicious maple taffy.
This three-kilometer (1.86 miles) afternoon tour is an excellent trip for beginners as it covers a mainly flat terrain with minimal elevation gain, and also suits anyone wanting a pleasant activity outdoors in the majesty of Kootenay National Park.
- Professional guide
- Hot chocolate and a maple taffy treat
- Return transport from Banff
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel
- Snowshoes and hiking poles
- Professional guide
- Hot chocolate and a maple taffy treat
- Return transport from Banff
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel
- Snowshoes and hiking poles
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
This simple 3-kilometer trail in Kootenay National Park offers a wonderful introduction to snowshoeing, leading to the historic Paint Pots. Participants will trek along a snow-covered forest path to reach the Paint Pots, a cultural gem, with the chance to enjoy tobogganing on a fun carpet slide. This intimate group tour provides round-trip…
This simple 3-kilometer trail in Kootenay National Park offers a wonderful introduction to snowshoeing, leading to the historic Paint Pots. Participants will trek along a snow-covered forest path to reach the Paint Pots, a cultural gem, with the chance to enjoy tobogganing on a fun carpet slide. This intimate group tour provides round-trip transportation from Banff, snowshoes, hot chocolate, and a distinctly Canadian delight - hot maple taffy prepared in the snow by the guide.
- Minimum age is 8 years.
- Guests should dress in ski wear for this trip including a winter jacket, ski pants, hats, mittens, and warm winter boots.
- All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by someone 18 years and older.
- All adults must sign a waiver prior to the tour. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or guardian of any child under the age of 18.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
