Stand Up Paddleboarding Intro in Banff National Park: Explore Rocky Mountains' Pristine Waters
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32 Ratings
Improvement District No. 9
Stand Up Paddleboarding(SUP) is the most unique way to explore the Rocky Mountains and the waterways within them. Johnson Lake is one of the most stunning lakes on the planet. Turquoise waters welcome you to paddle in its serenity, while Rundle and Cascade Mountains loom overhead.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Johnson Lake - Never paddled before? Or perhaps you’ve thought of giving SUP a try but didn’t know where to start? No worries! With almost 10 years of instructing, our course is a perfect way to ease into the basics of Stand Up Paddleboarding. We take you through, not only water safety and getting comfortable standing up, but also general skills to maneuver the board. After this intro session you’ll be absolutely hooked!
We will provide a PFD, SUP, paddle and leash. All courses are lead by a Paddle Canada Certified SUP Guide. Tour length is approximately 1.5 hours.
What's Included
- Stand-up paddleboarding gear: This includes the SUP, paddle, leash, PFD, whistle, and booties for warm feet.
Location
Johnson Lake Road
Johnson Lake in Banff National Park. Please arrive in the upper parking lot and walk down to the beach area where you see meet your smiling guide with SUPs ready to go.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(32 Ratings)
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Sukhdeep_s
Sep 2, 2023
Exhilarating experience - Ryan is a great coach. He was very patient with us and let us take it at our own pace. It was a calming, safe and comfortable experience.
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Karen_w
Aug 8, 2023
Great instructors! - Awesome experience made so because the instructors were such good teachers. I wasn't sure it would happen but we both stood up and felt confident after a short while. They also kept adding new skills so that it kept things interesting. Highly recommend!
Google pin wasn't accurate - you need to keep driving past where it says to stop until you reach the bottom where the lake is.
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Samantha_r
Jul 28, 2023
Lovely tutors in a beautiful location - Maggie and Spencer were lovely and provided tailored tuition in a beautiful location. Thank you both.
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Kristin_a
Jul 23, 2023
Fabulous Experience! - The instructor/owner, Brandon was AWESOME! The equipment was in good shape. Appreciated the small group size for more individual attention/assistance.
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Fran_o
Jul 19, 2023
Great outing! - So glad we did this. Beautiful location. Maggie was a great teacher. We were all first timers and had a blast!
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David_g
Jul 12, 2023
FUN! - So much fun! Kids had a blast and the instructors were great! Would definitely recommend. They made it so fun and easy…
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Raymond_g
Aug 22, 2022
Amazing - Really a wonderful and fun experience. Totally would do it again! We had a good group and amazing guides. Thank you
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Michael_w
Aug 8, 2022
Memorable and amazing time - Maggie and Spencer made the time actually splendid and memorable. Maggie’s is gifted at teaching and keeping it fun at the same time. What a gem!
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980clairew
Sep 14, 2021
Great value once in a lifetime trip! - Can't recommend this company enough - they've been doing this sport for years and they're locals so they couldn't be better at what they do. Beautiful spot with top of the line rental boards. A must-do if you're in the area!
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Melwcalgary
Jul 20, 2021
Beautiful sunset SUP experience - Amazing experience learning to SUP at Johnstone lake in Banff. We did the evening sunset tour, the lake is beautiful and warm. Very quiet with only a few people there in the evening. Maggie was a great teacher and very friendly company. Highly recommend this tour for your first SUP experience.
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